Anand Mahindra, noted industrialist and Chairman of the Mahindra Group, has joined the newly created Sustainability Committee of Formula E Championship, an initiative of FIA (Federation Internationale de I’Automobile) and the world’s first fully-electric racing series.
Mr. Mahindra, who heads the Mahindra Racing Formula E, will sit alongside Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, CEOs of series partners, as well as Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag in the committee meetings.
The Sustainability Committee comprises of various global corporations that are working towards a common vision of a sustainable future, and is working to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues by promoting and developing technologies in urban mobility, and changing perceptions towards the use of electric vehicles.
A pioneer in electric vehicles, Mahindra & Mahindra is developing the next generation of electric vehicle technologies and promoting these to save the environment.
“I am honoured to join the Formula E Sustainability Committee which is committed to increasing the appeal of electric vehicles, particularly in urban centres. This aligns perfectly with the Mahindra Group’s vision of co-creating the Future of Mobility, while driving positive change in the global communities in which we operate,” Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group said in a statement.
“Mr. Mahindra is a valued addition to the Formula E Sustainability Committee. His experience and knowledge will not only be invaluable to the growth of sustainable transportation technologies, but also the collaboration of our global voices to address and find solutions to important environmental issues in our journey towards a more sustainable future,” Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E, said.
Formula E represents a vision for the future of the motor industry, serving as a framework for research and development around the electric vehicle, accelerating general interest in these cars and promoting sustainability.
The first season of FIA Formula E Championship began in Beijing in September 2014 and completed in London in June 2015, racing in 10 major cities (11 races) around the world.
The championship sees 10 teams, each with two drivers, going head-to-head to create a unique and exciting racing series designed to appeal to a new generation of motorsport fans.
Season two got underway in October this year in Beijing with the series becoming an ‘open championship’ allowing approved manufacturers to develop new powertrains.
Future seasons will see the regulations open up further allowing manufacturers to focus on improving battery technology.
