All-electric race car sets new speed record

The zero-emissions Le Mans prototype, unveiled in January this year, made its debut performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend, finishing eleventh overall in the race with a run time of 53.91 seconds. The Drayson technical team said they were pleased with the range achieved by the car's battery and wireless charging system. Green technology pioneer Lord Drayson, managing partner at Drayson Racing Technologies, commented: "The car was just stellar today. As the track dried out and we could use all the torque from the electric drive, our times kept improving. I am delighted that we have achieved this record on our first public outing with the car." He continued: "Electric racing is set to transform the future of our sport and through continued advances in technology, we now have a viable alternative to fossil fuels."