Formula E quietly powers up as a serious rival to F1

Motorsport's future-facing alternative is driven by younger fans and climate consciousness

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From left, Nissan Formula E Team and Lola Yamaha ABT Formula E Team drive during the first race of the Tokyo E-Prix on May 17. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

MASAKO HARA

TOKYO -- The scream of engines was absent, but the electricity in the air was unmistakable.

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