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EVs are taking on combustion engines in a rallycross ‘Battle of Technologies’
Internal combustion took first, but EVs got most of the rest.
After two seasons of all-electric racing, the World Rallycross Championship (or World RX) held its first mixed powertrain races between electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) cars this weekend in Höljes, Sweden. However, Johan Kristoffersson, who won the last two series titles in electric cars, put his internal combustion-powered Volkswagen Polo KMS 601 RX in first after winning both days. But after two seasons of low driver signups and an apparent battery fire that claimed two cars before a race last year, the FIA announced it was admitting “sustainably-fuelled” ICE cars for a “Battle of Technologies,” along with changes to the format, like having drivers race for points instead of time.
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