Sustainable Motorsport: The TNW Backstage Debate - News Directory 3

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Extreme E, ⁤the all-electric ⁣racing series, is now Extreme H, shifting to hydrogen power, a major move for lasting motorsport. This rebrand follows scrutiny over the initial series' sustainability claims ⁤and a vision of fighting climate change through innovation. The TNW Backstage podcast ⁤delved into this transition, exploring ⁣how the series aims to balance its ⁢environmental goals with cutting-edge technology. Former F1⁢ driver Robert Doornbos and other leaders will discuss the road ahead for sustainability and innovation ⁤during the TNW Conference 2025, which will further explore the future of mobility. News Directory 3 provides further context on these groundbreaking initiatives. Discover what's next ⁣for sustainable racing⁢ and beyond.

The Extreme E racing series, known for its⁢ electric SUVs competing in ecologically sensitive areas, has rebranded to ⁣Extreme H. This shift marks a move toward hydrogen-powered vehicles. The series previously faced both praise for raising environmental awareness and criticism for alleged greenwashing.

Ali Russell,former managing director of Extreme E,presented the original vision⁣ of fighting climate change through⁣ sustainable motorsport at last year's TNW Conference.He positioned the series as a proving ground for EV technology and a platform for global environmental advocacy.⁤ While Extreme E achieved breakthroughs in EV performance and gender equality, its sustainability claims drew scrutiny.

The TNW Conference 2025 will delve into the balance between sustainability ⁤and innovation, particularly in the future of mobility. scheduled discussions include "The road Ahead: Driving⁤ Innovation and Sustainability" with Robert Doornbos, a former F1 driver, and "Green Growth: Funding ⁤and Scaling Businesses for⁣ a Sustainable Future" with representatives from Skytree and VS Particle.

Other sessions at the conference will cover AgriTech's role in food production and innovation at scale ⁣with Ferrari's Chief Research and Growth Officer.

The TNW Backstage podcast explored the story behind Extreme E's transition to Extreme H. The six-part series also covered topics such as data privacy,the power of humor in tech,brain-computer interfaces,the future of⁢ personal audio,and the evolution⁢ of e-commerce.

The Extreme H series aims to continue ⁣pushing the boundaries of sustainable motorsport with its focus on hydrogen technology. The TNW Conference will further explore these themes, offering insights into the future of mobility and environmental responsibility.