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There was a dose of speed at the start of this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Vegas, as the FIA Formula E Championship series officially unveiled its electric car.
Race fans, tech geeks and environmentalists stood shoulder-to-shoulder for the unveiling
of the Spark-Renault SRT Formula E car.
Former F1 driver Lucas di Grassi showed off the vehicle's specs in a public demonstration,
performing spins and sharp turns in the car.
The amount of torque it generates, even if the horsepower is not as high as a combustion
car, is much more precise.
In addition to the car's environmentally-friendly credentials, it's capable of reaching speeds
of more than 150mph, and has a torque inducing 0-60 time of under three seconds, all almost
without making a sound.
The 47th annual Consumer Electronics Show got underway on Tuesday. It will attract thousands
of exhibitors and is expected to be attended by more than 150,000 people. The event is
used by the industry each year to showcase upcoming advancements in technology, ranging
from cars to giant TVs.