Don’t know if possible but maybe build a track that can wirelessly charge the car battery as the car is driven on it.
When do you think you will buy a 100% pure electric vehicle?
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I get the joystick the controls the orange car.A mile long slot car track
We Test Drove The First Wireless EV Charging Road in the U.S.
Detroit has unveiled a stretch of road that can wirelessly charge an electric car as it drives. Here's how it works.
I wish I could find a picture of that charging port they've got planned but it's pretty impressive. Looks like an indycar fueling rig.
While I don't think the majority of roads will have this type of technology, I could see it being employed in various stretches of interstates or highways. Doesn't make a lot of economical and overhead costs in cities, but would be very helpful if it could charge fast enough on the long trips.We Test Drove The First Wireless EV Charging Road in the U.S.
Detroit has unveiled a stretch of road that can wirelessly charge an electric car as it drives. Here's how it works.time.com
It sounds like an April Fools headline.We Test Drove The First Wireless EV Charging Road in the U.S.
Detroit has unveiled a stretch of road that can wirelessly charge an electric car as it drives. Here's how it works.
You could have some sort of quick change battery at pit stops. Similar to swapping out a power tool battery. That said, I hope I never see fully electric cars at Indy.
It's only a matter of time. Formula E is growing in popularity and the technology is evolving quickly. A Formula E race at IMS is going to happen at some point.
Global Formula E audience increases 57% for opening race - BlackBook Motorsport
The US market peaked at 3.4 million viewers on Paramount-owned CBS, and TNT Sports recorded a 29% YoY viewership increase in UK.
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I should rephrase - I hope to never see IndyCars running full electric. Would be cool to see Formula E or another electric series run there.It's only a matter of time. Formula E is growing in popularity and the technology is evolving quickly. A Formula E race at IMS is going to happen at some point.
Global Formula E audience increases 57% for opening race - BlackBook Motorsport
The US market peaked at 3.4 million viewers on Paramount-owned CBS, and TNT Sports recorded a 29% YoY viewership increase in UK.
Quick question - is there a particular reason? Is it just the tradition of fuel? I would think the advantages of speed of acceleration and such would only help the sport. I have no idea of popularity of any of the various types of racing, but Indy seems like a pretty small niche that could only benefit from being progressive.
I don't think most will admit it, but it's 95%+ about the sound.
They could always put a speaker on each car that reacted to the acceleration, breaking, and turning
Yea, tradition. And as mentioned, part of the aura of racing in general is the smell, sounds, etc.
Thanks - was just curious. Tradition and experience (sound, smell, etc) are difficult to adjust to with the same connection.
Sounds are really important to something like watching Indy car racing live. On a track like Indianapolis, it's about the only thing you notice. The wheels are not squeeling, the cars rarely get loose, you can only see a small portion of the track, there is very little acceleration, etc. It's basically speed and sound for a large portion of the spectators.
Most of the long NASCAR tracks are similar, just slower and more action (bumping, car movement, etc)
Most of the long NASCAR tracks are similar, just slower and more action (bumping, car movement, etc)
I'm fine with leaving them gas powered. So much of the racing today is so boring, that you have something to keep the fans entertained.
If they stay with ICE, they will probably be limited on where they can run. There could be some states shutting it down there.
That will be interesting. Not the same thing, but I remember when MX went from 2 stroke to 4 stroke and how many people fought that change. Same with MotoGP.
Things will change over time and some motorsports will become less popular, while other will take the lead.
I'm fine with motorsports being loud, but I'm so over regular cars/motorcycles tuned to sound like idiots.
