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Nickbat Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7167 London NW7 Gender: Drives: 2002 2.6CD Auto	EU wants electric F1 05. Apr 2011 at 13:19 That'll be exciting, then. Besides which, it's already been done with Scalextric. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-1373180/F1-asked-EU-set-new-... But what's the EU doing getting officially involved with a sport? Is there any aspect of our life that doesn't involve the EU these days?
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #1 - 05. Apr 2011 at 13:27 The EU have only asked F1 to help set it up, being experienced in "racing", not dictated that F1 should become electric. I think you're jumping on the anti-EU wagon a little harshly there Nick
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STMO123 Ex Member	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #2 - 05. Apr 2011 at 14:05 They are trying to show(educate) us about how exciting electric vehicles can really be. It will have to be a short race.
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Banjax Omega Lord Offline We're just a virus with shoes Posts: 5591 Perth Gender: Drives: '04 Subaru Legacy Sport, '03 406 diesel	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #3 - 05. Apr 2011 at 14:05 its a good way of developing the technology quickly - either that or we go back to the horse and cart
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STMO123 Ex Member	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #4 - 05. Apr 2011 at 14:14 Banjax wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 14:05: its a good way of developing the technology quickly - either that or we go back to the horse and cart That's the idea behind it.
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Nickbat Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7167 London NW7 Gender: Drives: 2002 2.6CD Auto	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #5 - 05. Apr 2011 at 14:15 Lazydocker wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 13:27: The EU have only asked F1 to help set it up, being experienced in "racing", not dictated that F1 should become electric. I think you're jumping on the anti-EU wagon a little harshly there Nick Not jumping on it, LD, I'm firmly in place with the seatbelts on!
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Re: EU wants electric F1
Reply #6 - 05. Apr 2011 at 14:17

Lazydocker wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 13:27:

The EU have only asked F1 to help set it up, being experienced in "racing", not dictated that F1 should become electric. I think you're jumping on the anti-EU wagon a little harshly there Nick Undecided

got to agree as it may help electric motors to become a viable option when and if they get them right Grin

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Re: EU wants electric F1
Reply #7 - 05. Apr 2011 at 14:25

Nickbat wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 14:15:

Lazydocker wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 13:27:

The EU have only asked F1 to help set it up, being experienced in "racing", not dictated that F1 should become electric. I think you're jumping on the anti-EU wagon a little harshly there Nick Undecided

Not jumping on it, LD, I'm firmly in place with the seatbelts on! Wink

I think I've got that Roll Eyes

But, as stated, it would be a good way to push the technology forwards... Would I watch it? If I wasn't busy, probably Thumbs Up!

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bobdent Omega Lord Offline Drives better than an Omega Posts: 6705 A pub in Hertfordshire Gender: Drives: 2002 3.2 MV6 Irmscher Estate	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #8 - 05. Apr 2011 at 15:34 Well, they're already using KERS so I guess it's only a matter of time. Mind you, I can't imagine 26 or so cars sitting on the starting grid in complete silence waiting for the lights to go out!!
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Richie London Omega King Offline A HANDSOME DEVIL OF A MAN!! Posts: 10146 heathrow Gender: Drives: a blinking lovely 2001 2.5 elite auto.	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #9 - 05. Apr 2011 at 15:54 i did hear the health and safety are going to ban the armed forces from going into battle as there is a risk of serious injury.
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bobdent Omega Lord Offline Drives better than an Omega Posts: 6705 A pub in Hertfordshire Gender: Drives: 2002 3.2 MV6 Irmscher Estate	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #10 - 05. Apr 2011 at 16:16 Richie London wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 15:54: i did hear the health and safety are going to ban the armed forces from going into battle as there is a risk of serious injury. Nothing to do with F1, but funny!!
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Richie London Omega King Offline A HANDSOME DEVIL OF A MAN!! Posts: 10146 heathrow Gender: Drives: a blinking lovely 2001 2.5 elite auto.	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #11 - 05. Apr 2011 at 16:24 bobdent wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 16:16: Richie London wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 15:54: i did hear the health and safety are going to ban the armed forces from going into battle as there is a risk of serious injury. Nothing to do with F1, but funny!! sorry but i'm bored stiff at home
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Desperate Den Omega King Offline Posts: 11881	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #12 - 05. Apr 2011 at 17:12 bobdent wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 15:34: ......// Mind you, I can't imagine 26 or so cars sitting on the starting grid in complete silence waiting for the lights to go out!! Splendid.
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Webby the Bear Omega Knight Offline If all is not lost, where is it? Posts: 1809 Northampton Gender: Drives: Vauxhall Omega 2.5 V6 CD Auto	Re: EU wants electric F1 Reply #13 - 05. Apr 2011 at 17:45 electric will be the way forward. might as well do it sooner than later. 16 hour pit stops for cars needing to charge may get a bit tiring to watch though
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Reply #14 - 05. Apr 2011 at 18:47

Webby the Bear wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 17:45:

electric will be the way forward. might as well do it sooner than later. 16 hour pit stops for cars needing to charge may get a bit tiring to watch though Grin

Well, I for one am glad I witnessed the heydey of F1 with big engines and power slides.

I'm sure I could never have got so excited about electric cars:

Murray Walker: "...and here comes Mansell on the final lap of this enthralling 10-lap marathon. He's miles ahead of the field and a win is certain...but, no, I can't believe it, he's blown a main fuse and is out of the race!"

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