Time moves forward, and so does the work. As the weeks go by, the arrival of new teams willing to contribute to the construction of a sustainable maritime future is confirmed, and while that is happening, the category further increases the expectations of the series after releasing a one-minute trailer, but quite complete about what is about to happen.

Spring 2023 will officially see the first E1 Series race, made up of 12 teams and 24 drivers visiting 10 locations worldwide to send a message that transcends the sporting, and this is how Alejandro Agag, one of the creators of this new sport, describes it: “The series has a goal that goes far beyond sports”.

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“Today, the only solution for the future is electric propulsion,” says Rodi Basso, co-creator with Agag of E1 Series. His assertions make a lot of sense in a world that fights to reduce the environmental temperature to avoid non-reversible consequences caused by the climate change, and in view of this, one of the measures for the environmental conservation is to reduce the carbon footprint, but also to preserve the marine ecosystems.

The oceans play a fundamental role in this battle after absorbing the temperature of the atmosphere and maintaining the balance, however, currently the capabilities to perform this task are affected due to the current increasing pace of life that people lead, therefore, the idea of E1 Series consists of immense value.

“Just as Formula E and Extreme E promote electric vehicles, E1 Series wants to promote electric boats,” Agag points out, as well as describing the impact the races will have on sports enthusiasts. “Imagine the cities in the background as the boats race at top speed, side by side in tight turns. It will be a global hit.”

All this and more is perfectly described in the latest trailer for the E1 Series, the 100% electric boat series.

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From May 28 to June 5, the Salone Nautico Venezia 2022 was held, where the 100% electric powerboat category took advantage of the venue to show the official vehicle that will be used in the championship with the aim of accelerating the electrification of the marine industry.

Venice served as the stage for thousands of fans to witness RaceBird, the electrified boat designed by Sophi Horne, which is currently undergoing final details and testing to be ready for the series debut scheduled for 2023. It is expected to reach up to 50 knots as top speed, of which it has managed to extract 40 knots in its initial tests, giving good sensations in this regard.

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“Venice, in this sense, is a key place. It is the oldest innovative city in the world, the ideal place to celebrate the values of sport, technology and sustainability,” said Alejandro Agag, co-founder and president of E1 Series.

On the other hand, Rodi Basso, Co-Founder and CEO of the category, was pleased to have brought RaceBird to Venice, where the best part of it all, from his perspective, was seeing the faces of the children who came to watch the 7-meter-long boat, emphasizing that the younger generations will be in charge of protecting marine ecosystems in the near future.

“This marks the beginning of what I hope will be a long and fruitful partnership between the E1 Series and the city of Venice. The RaceBird looks like an incredibly futuristic race against the Venetian skyline and I think showcasing it in such an iconic location was a perfect opportunity to introduce the championship to this audience.”

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E1 Series will bring to its stand the RaceBird, the electric boat conceived by Sophi Horne which will be used in the 100% electrified powerboat championship, while Airspeeder will exhibit the concept of the Alauda Aeronautics Mk4, the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) to bring the flying car series to life.

Without a doubt, the vehicles will be an attractive stop during the renowned festival. Airspeeder will explain all the advances made in terms of reliability so far, as well safety and power. Similarly, E1 Series will be able to expose all the details that will make the RaceBird an ocean machine.

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MK4

Alauda Aeronautics Mk4 is an eVTOL racing aircraft to be used as the final and definitive prototype for the Airspeeder, after several tests on previous models (Mk3). The running speed is 130 kilometers per hour (81 mph), but its top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph), with an estimated flight time of 10 minutes. Its take-off weight is 250 kilograms with eight propellers driven by eight electrified motors.

RaceBird

The RaceBird is an electric boat with 7 meters long by 3 meters wide, weighing 800 kilograms and with a maximum acceleration force of 50 knots (93 km/h or 58 mph), which will incorporate hydrofoil technology to lift on the water without losing speed and grip as the result of friction between the boat structure and the water.

About the Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​is one of the most famous events in the world, where different vehicles are exhibited, whether sports or racing, where the electric and sustainable section has been one of the most attractive parts of the event in recent years, throughout four days many models of the automobile section are appreciated.

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After the RaceBird’s presentation, the cockpit assembled to resemble an airplane attracted a lot of attention, and even more so to know what the pilots’ first-person vision will be like. Knowing the limits to be reached will be essential for success during the races, so having the best possible field of vision will be crucial.

One of the tests carried out by the E1 Series team shows first-person images of what the drivers’ perspective will be like. Exclusively, the series that plans to electrify the water published a video where the sensations that the protagonists will experience aboard the RaceBird can be appreciated.

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The E1 Series vision

The next step in sustainability according to Alejandro Agag is to electrify the water. After his resounding success at the helm of Formula E and Extreme E, in collaboration with Rodi Basso he will seek to establish a world championship that highlights the most important element for life and existence on Earth.

The races aim to entertain speed lovers, but at the same time use the sport as an educational platform about what is happening in the world with respect to climate change. In addition, exposing what is happening will not be all, as proposing solutions and taking action for the preservation of the ecosystem is also part of the E1 Series agenda.

Up to 12 teams will compete in the inaugural season in the stunning and visually appealing venues, where one of them has been confirmed: Venice Racing Team. Aboard the RaceBird and its 50 knots of force (93 km/h or 58 mph) they will travel oceans, rivers and lakes with the objective of transmitting a message of sustainability.

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One of the reasons that led Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso to move the races to the water is to electrify the most important element for life on Earth. Therefore, getting to the designated places and then racing without leaving a trace will be vital to the success of the first 100% electric boat category.

Through the documentary that chronicles the development of the series, Inside E1, Shelley Jory-Leigh, British Powerboat Racing World Champion, showed what the category’s plan is when it comes to laying out the circuit course, with challenging straights and curves that will test the riders’ skills.

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Different layouts and maps have been discussed so far, where the series has revealed details about possible designs that so far are only proposals. Undoubtedly, it will be a demanding route for the pilots, but with the peace of mind that they are working on solutions so that the impact on lakes, rivers or seas is minimal.

However, not affecting the seabed is a task to be worked on, which has carried out multiple tests in Southampton with respect to buoys. The traditional buoys use anchors and chains that hurt the seabed and the vegetation found there, therefore, E1 Series will use technology to implement buoys that do not require these elements without the disadvantage of being dragged by the sea stream.

“Traditional buoys have anchors that damage the seabed, while smart tags are autonomous, which means they retain their position even with strong currents,” said Marcus Prosses, Operations Director for the category.

About E1 Series

E1 Series is the world’s first and only electric powerboat racing competition. The category was established to create an exciting and competitive racing platform to promote sustainable powerboats and reduce environmental pressures on the ocean, rivers and lakes.

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The objective of the division is to promote electrified powerboat racing, offering an unparalleled spectacle in large, imposing and beautiful settings around the world without forgetting the main goal: to echo sustainability at the marine level and, above all, to demonstrate how important it is for the ecosystem’s balance.

Twelve teams and ten locations are waiting for 2023, as well as motorsport fans. The RaceBird will be the main weapon of the E1 Series, an electrified boat designed by Sophi Horne, which besides being eye pleasing due to its aesthetic aspects, turns out to be a power machine on the inside.

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This is the RaceBird from the Driver’s Perspective

Seven meters long by three meters wide, strong and light enough to move easily on the water. It weighs just 800 kilograms and can develop up to 50 knots of force. “It was about designing something that goes with nature and not against it,” Horne said about his creation.

In addition, the RaceBird will bring with it hydrofoil technology, making the boat stick out of the water to decrease as much friction, drag force or blockage as possible. Also, being inches in lift will make it easier for pilots to fight each other without being affected by the slipstream caused by the electric motor.

Also, Sophi Horne had the opportunity to climb into her creation and experience what it’s like to be at the pilot’s seat. A spectacular first-person view was revealed by E1 Series weeks ago. The cockpit has a closed design, as if it were an army jet, giving an aggressive yet elegant impression of what is to come when the action finally begins in the various locations that the category has prepared.

“We believe it will be a big impact within motorsport. Just like Formula E or Extreme E, the E1 Series will be groundbreaking and will drive development. It will take time to make a drastic change in marine mobility, but we need to start the process somewhere, so we need to use the sport as a platform to create this change,” said Agag when the boat was unveiled.

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Horne is a Norwegian graphic designer, and throughout her life, water has always been present, so it is not surprising that she has dedicated herself to this sector, although during a recent interview published by boatingmag, she assured that she did not think she would dedicate herself to making boats despite the fact that she always liked construction.

However, life took many turns and ended up placing Horne in front of Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso, E1 Series founders, to develop the RaceBird, the official boat that caused a sensation since the first sketches were revealed, and once presented in real size in Monaco, the attention capture was immediate.

“With Alejandro, things go very fast. It’s very exciting and a lot of pressure. E1 is a 14-minute race format with lots of twists and turns, so it will really show the wow factor,” says Horne.

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Thus was born RaceBird, a 7-meter long by 3-meter wide, 800 kilogram maritime beast with a maximum acceleration force of 50 knots with hydrofoil technology offering great grip on water surface without losing speed, thanks to the reduced water pounding on the boat’s structure.

“It was about designing something that goes with nature and not against it,” Horne said when RaceBird was virtually unveiled. Precisely, the principles of E1 Series are attached to promote sustainability in marine ecosystems, provide first-class shows in incredible cities while raising awareness about the consequences of climate change on the sea.

About E1 Series

E1 Series is the world’s first and only electrified powerboat racing series established to create an exciting and competitive racing platform to promote sustainable electric boats and reduce environmental pressures on the ocean, rivers and lakes.

It was launched in 2020 by Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso. Alejandro is a pioneer of sustainable motorsport, having created three electric racing series from scratch: Formula E, Extreme E and now E1. Rodi is an entrepreneurial motorsport engineer with a passion for the sea and innovation, with impressive Formula 1 experience working with Ferrari and Red Bull Racing.

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Rodi Basso was present at the 2nd Vitual Summit organized by Green Racing News. There, the CEO of the category revealed important details and aspects to consider regarding the upcoming maritime revolution thanks to the initiative to embrace the oceans, during a pleasant conversation led by Juan Moran, Global Customer Director of DHL.

“It all started in pandemic times. I was talking with Alejandro (Agag) about different events and businesses. There he mentioned having invested in a London-based startup called SeaBird Technologies; he asked me about different materials, technologies, sustainable carbon fiber that you can reuse. So, when Alejandro was asking me these questions I immediately saw an opportunity to build a racing platform.”

“I’m a fervent believer in combining sport and technology.”

Rodi Basso

E1 Series has one of the most transparent goals regarding the integration of sport, sustainability and oceanscapes. “You can show the world how to enjoy with technology featuring a new wave of experiences on marine mobility. Enjoy the water, have fun and be respectful of this important element of the ecosystem.”

Undoubtedly, the electric boat racing category plans to make events all over the place, where people can gather at incredible locations while enjoying the RaceBird traveling across the waters at incredible speeds, without forgetting about the main objective of betting on mobility and green behaviors.

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“We are targeting only 10 locations for the first season. But, we are talking to 70 cities, engaging different conversation levels to host the races, of course, it is an impossible challenge to have them all. In fact, after these races that we have already decided, we will be in Monaco, Rotterdam and Budapest”.

On the other hand, concerning the logistical transport of the category, Basso detailed how they are preparing to contaminate as little as possible when traveling between races. “We will build a series of boat sets depending on where the distribution of the championship will be. We will use the Extreme E St. Helena boat, in addition, we will have another set of boats that will go along with the Extreme E championship.”  E1 Series will have specific boats for certain locations with the intention of reducing the long distances, and consequently, the emissions.

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Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso want to bring “a part of Formula E” to the oceans, and as they stated at the time, after competitions such as the recently mentioned and Extreme E, it is now time to electrify the water promoting sustainability and providing a proper balance to the ecosystems of the seas.

There, Navico will play a key role as a partner of E1 Series through their two brands, Simrad Electronics and C-MAP. The former will be in charge of the entire electronics side of the business, while the latter will be at the helm of cartography, supporting and enhancing the in-cabin systems at the upcoming world championships.

Specialized navigation, marine electronics and vessels support during all events, which will integrate the latest Simrad technology along with C-MAP digital cartography for equipment and race management, will be part of the contribution that Navico will make to the competition.

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“The journey of electrification is rapidly taking hold within the boating industry and we believe the E1 Series is a perfect platform to raise the bar around innovation and encourage action on marine conservation and sustainability,” said Knut Frostad, CEO of Navico.

RaceBird in-depth

RaceBird, the vehicle responsible for starring in E1’s action on world waters was unveiled in Monaco, with several scenarios yet to be unveiled. On a technical level, it has 50 knots of power (93 kilometers per hour), maximum power output of 150 kW, 35 kWh battery provided by Kreisel Electric, and hydrofoil technology.

The competition will feature 12 teams, 10 race locations, a knockout style format, and will travel around coastal areas to impress and delight fans with the new arrival of the sustainable revolution on the marine ecosystem.

About Navico

Navico is a company specialized in marine electronics; its brands operate in navigation, trolling equipment and engines, as well as value-added applications for the marine industry. With seven decades of developing, designing and manufacturing industry-leading products, they leave an unparalleled footprint.

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