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Formula E: The way to run quieter

September 12, 2014 at 16:17 clock Updated BST

Form E was that the future of motorsport, which is supported by some of the biggest names in the industry and on Saturday from Beijing celebrated celebrate the opening race of the season by the organizers.

But electric cars can really compete with the glamor of Formula One?

Martin Patience reports.