Perhaps inspired by Thailand’s recent accession to the rarified club of Formula 1 host nations, Formula E Holdings (FEH) has chosen Bangkok to host one of the inaugural races of “Formula E” – a racing tourney populated in its entirety by electric cars.
According to the Nation, Bangkok was chosen yesterday as one of the eight worldwide cities designated to host a race for the sport’s inaugural season. Other host cities include Los Angeles, Beijing, London and Rome.
The cars used in Formula E races mimic their Formula 1 counterparts in terms of design, but, unlike their forebears, Formula E vehicles run entirely off of electricity.
This means a sport with lower emissions, and a lower maximum velocity. Whereas Formula 1 cars typically clock in at over 300 kilometers-per-hour, Formula E cars are lucky to reach 220.
A date for next year’s race has yet to be announced, but a Formula E car demonstration is planned for next November, to honor His Majesty the King’s 86th birthday.
