London gears up for all-electric Formula E racing series

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Battersea Park will host final two races of inaugural season, with organisers hinting solar power will be used for the first time

Motor racing is coming to the heart of London for the first time in 42 years. But you can forget the fumes and deafening noise - this is all-electric Formula E. On 27 and 28 June, 20 cars will race...

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