Formula E and Roborace unveil first self-driving electric race car

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Electric race car will be used in world's first driverless racing series during the Formula E championship season

Newly launched motorsport championship Roborace has today released the first images of its all-electric, autonomous race car - revealing a futuristic departure from the cars you usually see hurtling round...

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