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Leonardo Dicaprio and three other members of the Venturi team stand in front of a poster with logos and a life sized race car.

From left: Bert Hedaya, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gildo Pallanca Pastor and Francesco Costa look forward to Formula E.

Think someone killed the electric car? Think again. With motor companies getting behind new models and improving technology, the EV is back and better than ever. And in regards making the form of transportation cool? Well, Leonardo DiCaprio, a long-time supporter of green initiatives, is part of a group entering the world’s first full electric race series, set to begin in September 2014.

Formula E is a new FIA Championship using electric single-seater race cars capable of speeds in excess of 225 km/h. The series will compete in the heart of 10 of the world's leading cities including Beijing, Los Angeles and London. Ten teams, each with two drivers, will go head-to-head to create a unique and exciting racing series designed to appeal to a new generation of motorsport fan whilst accelerating the electric vehicle market and promoting sustainability.

"The future of our planet depends on our ability to embrace fuel-efficient, clean-energy vehicles," DiCaprio said. "Venturi Grand Prix has shown tremendous foresight in their decision to create an environmentally friendly racing team, and I am happy to be a part of this effort." -News release

Find out more about Formula E, DiCaprio or Venturi. You can also discover the consumer EVs that are currently available in Canada.

Would you consider driving an EV? What would it take to convince you? Let me know in the comments below.

Photo from the multimedia news release.

Kristen Mitchell

Kristen studied at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook and has worked in a variety of industries, from agriculture to construction, retail to restaurants. She now brings her understanding of the area to Kootenay Business magazine. View all of Kristen Mitchell’s articles

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