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Indian automaker Mahindra will compete in the inaugural season of the brand new Formula E series through its Mahindra Racing motorsport division, the Mumbai-based car manufacturer revealed yesterday.
Mahindra Racing will become the eighth team to join the new all-electric series. The other seven teams that will race agains each other next year are ABT Sportsline, Drayson Racing, China Racing, Andretti Autosport, Dragon Racing, e-dams and Super Aguri.
“We strongly believe that Formula E can provide an excellent global showcase for our electric vehicle technology,” said Mr Anand Mahindra, chairman and managing director of Mahindra Group. “With advanced operations and expertise in electronics, IT, automotive technologies and manufacturing, we are already seeing the fusion of this technology into our electric vehicle operations. Racing will further accelerate that trend while Formula E is set to raise awareness globally about the benefits of electric vehicles.”
The first Formula E season will begin in September 2014. Ten team will battle for supremacy during ten events held in Asia, South America, North America and Europe.
“We strongly believe that Formula E can provide an excellent global showcase for our electric vehicle technology,” said Mr Anand Mahindra, chairman and managing director of Mahindra Group. “With advanced operations and expertise in electronics, IT, automotive technologies and manufacturing, we are already seeing the fusion of this technology into our electric vehicle operations. Racing will further accelerate that trend while Formula E is set to raise awareness globally about the benefits of electric vehicles.”
The first Formula E season will begin in September 2014. Ten team will battle for supremacy during ten events held in Asia, South America, North America and Europe.
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