LONDON: A new car developed by Formula E and Saudi Arabia’s Basic Industries Corp., a global leader in diversified chemicals, is the new holder of the Guinness World Record title for the fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors and will be on display at the 2023 Hankook London E-Prix from July 29-30.
The GENBETA car was pushed to the limit by ABB FIA Formula E World Championship drivers Jake Hughes of the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team and Lucas di Grassi of Mahindra Racing in the Duals format used to qualify for Formula E races.
Hughes hit a top speed of 218.71 kph, setting a new world record. The vehicle is part of the GENBETA live development and innovation project, which aims at exploring new materials and technologies for future electric race and road cars.
SABIC supported the design and development of innovative parts for the GENBETA car, which is based on this season’s new GEN3 car, enabling the creation of the fastest, lightest, and most powerful and efficient electric car and reinforcing the company’s ambition to accelerate the world’s shift to electrification and carbon neutrality.
First announced as the electric racing series’ Principal and Innovation Partner in 2022, SABIC works closely with Formula E to develop cutting-edge solutions that will help drive further innovation in electric vehicle technologies and progress in sustainable practices across the sport’s wider ecosystem and operations.
As part of its presence at the London E-Prix, SABIC participated in Formula E’s sustainable innovations summit — “Change. Accelerated. Live.” — where they discussed in “The Power of Prototypes” panel discussion the advantages that development projects like the GENBETA bring to the EV industry and the world.
New car developed by Formula E and SABIC shatters indoor world record
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New car developed by Formula E and SABIC shatters indoor world record
- GENBETA sets new Guinness World Record for fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors, hitting 218.71 kph
- The car is on display at the 2023 Hankook London E-Prix races, taking place between July 29-30
Dubai Basketball marks Ramadan opener with win and 3,055 eels donated to UAE Food Bank
- The ‘Basket for Basket’ initiative took place during the team’s 96-85 EuroLeague victory over LDLC ASVEL
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball won their EuroLeague round 29 game against LDLC ASVEL here on Thursday and celebrated by pledging 3,055 meals to families in need across the UAE.
The 96-85 win marked the club’s first game of Ramadan. Through the “Basket for Basket” initiative, every point scored by Dubai Basketball counted as a meal donated, with every ticket purchased adding to the total.
By the final buzzer, 3,055 meals had been secured in partnership with the UAE Food Bank to be distributed throughout the month of Ramadan.
Dubai Basketball Head Coach Jurica Golemac said after the game: “Thank you to the fans. It wasn’t an easy game to play, but we approached it with the right level of seriousness.
“We stayed disciplined, extended our lead step by step, defended well, and maintained our focus. I’m also very happy to say that during the holy month of Ramadan, we were able to donate more than 3,000 meals tonight.”
Co-CEO Dejan Kamenjasevic said: “To open this month with a win is special, but to do it while supporting thousands of families across the UAE is what truly matters.
“Basketball brought everyone together tonight, our players, our fans, our partners, together we created something meaningful.
“This is exactly what Dubai Basketball stands for: competing at the highest level, proudly representing this city while never losing sight of our responsibility to the community.”
The team delivered a strong collective performance at home. Mfiondu Kabengele set the tone early with a dominant scoring display, while Dwayne Bacon and McKinley Wright provided balance and control to secure the result.
