Inside Formula E, the potential eco-friendly future of auto racing

Grand Prix auto racing dates back more than a century, to races organized in France in the early 1900s. Now known as Formula 1, auto racing is an international sporting phenomenon. But another racing league is taking over city streets around the world -- and while it has all the speed and thrills of Formula 1, it’s missing one important element: gasoline. That's because the new vehicles are "e-racers," high-performance cars that run on electric power. Jeff Glor reports.

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[zabuza]

That Mario Kart/Wipeout scenario in the races is lit.

[RD-htgo]

Thank you, CBS. I'm surprised an American mainstream media reported this.
I know this will get a lot of hate from gearheads but for *petrolheads* 😝, it's gaining popularity. What is the most important factor of racing? Expert would say it's wheel-to-wheel action and constant battle, not the sound.

[jennaluhur]

FE: we are not mario kart
also FE: 5:05

[lightmoney]

Like I understand moving regular cars to hybrid and “eco-friendly” but can we keep racing regular. Like. This type of racing could still be achieved if you put formula 1 cars on these small tracks the racing would be just as good. The small track is the only reason why formula E is exciting.

[Alex-xgpy]

That moment when an American Channel talks about a series that BLOCKS Tv coverage in the US for fans 🙄