From MotorSport Magazine
Extreme-E is an all-electric off-road series, racing at locations most affected by climate change so as to promote environmental repair and protection. The problems it wishes to highlight include global warming, the retreat of glaciers, deforestation, the destruction of wildlife and its natural habitat.
The championship has been masterminded by Formula E co-founder Alejandro Agag along with Indy 500 winner Gil De Ferran and also has the backing of the FIA.
On the basis of its environmental mission, Extreme E has managed to attract big names, both in drivers and teams.
Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Jenson Button all own squads in the series, with the latter racing alongside other top-level drivers.
Extreme E is taking a bold stance on promoting gender equality, with each team required to field one male and female driver.
All teams will race the same purpose-built vehicle, transported around the world in a repurposed ship, which will also serve as a floating laboratory.
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