Drayson Racing is first on grid for electric car championship

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Former Science Minister's racing team will trial wireless charging technology in preparations for FIA Formula E

Lord Drayson's low carbon racing team has become the first to join the new championship showcasing the world's fastest electric cars. The former Science Minister's Drayson Racing Technologies announced...

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