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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Formula E's Driving Force program aims to guide 50,000 students amid need for skilled workforce in UK
Formula E (Image credit: Formula E) Formula E has several initiatives running under its sustainability campaign. Among them is a youth education program called Driving Force, supported by PIF E360. It aims to teach children between the ages of 8 and 18 about science, technology, and sustainability. The goal is to reach over 50,000 students worldwide by the end of 2025. All about Formula E's Driving Force program supported by PIF E360 The Driving Force initiative comes at a time when there is expected to be a massive demand for 200,000 skilled workers in the UK for green jobs by 2030, according to PwC. Driving Force helps students learn about clean energy and the environment. It also introduces them to role models from the fields of science and technology, helping them gain the knowledge and confidence needed to consider careers in these areas. These workshops use fun and practical activities to show how what students learn in school can lead to exciting real-world careers in racing, clean energy, engineering, and more. Driving Force workshops in London On July 16, over 90 students participated in Formula E's Driving Force workshop at Hammersmith Academy in London. The session was one of five workshops held at schools across London in July, near the London E-Prix race site in East London and Formula E's headquarters in Hammersmith. Earlier this year, similar workshops were also held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Miami, USA, during Formula E race weeks. Julia Pallé, VP of Sustainability at Formula E, said, "A survey in 2024 of more than 7,000 UK secondary school students reveals a worrying downward trend in both their involvement in and their ambition to pursue STEM subjects — a stark wake-up call for educators and policymakers alike." "Teachers are being asked to make stronger connections between subjects and careers, but they need support from employers to do that effectively. Driving Force, presented by PIF E360, is part of the solution to help the education system deliver what our students and our green economy both desperately need to succeed,' she added. Also Read: Taylor Barnard overtakes Antonio Felix Da Costa in Berlin to claim 3rd in Formula E Driver Standings Other Formula E initiatives Formula E's broader social impact strategy includes several other initiatives such as FIA Girls on Track, the Better Futures Fund, and Inspiration Hour. For example, they recently participated in a beach clean-up near the site of the Jakarta E-Prix. Sustainable drinking water cups and similar practices are small but meaningful contributions by Formula E toward making motorsport as sustainable as ever. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
2025 Tokyo E-Prix: Here are the sustainability and social impact highlights
Image credit: Formula E Formula E is not just about high-speed racing—it's also about driving positive change through sustainability and community impact. And the objectives remain the same at the upcoming Tokyo E-Prix double header this weekend. From clean energy to career inspiration, the 2025 Tokyo E-Prix is accelerating more than just cars this year—it will be helping to shape a better, more sustainable future. Here is all about the sustainable aspect of the Tokyo race. Powered by renewable energy The Formula E race in Tokyo will be powered by a renewable energy mix, with a strong focus on sustainable HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel. This eco-friendly approach reflects Formula E's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting clean energy in motorsport. Change. Accelerated. Live Tokyo by Bloomberg event Formula E's thought leadership platform Change. Accelerated. Live returns to Tokyo on May 16. The event will be held in the VIP EMOTION CLUB and will be presented by Bloomberg. It will bring together leading voices from motorsport, sustainability, politics, and education. The goal of the event is to discuss and share strategies that are driving innovation and transformation across industries, sports, and society. Community engagement: Inspiration Hour Community involvement takes center stage at the Tokyo E-Prix. Up to 2,000 local residents and community groups will get a special behind-the-scenes look at Formula E through Inspiration Hour, which is part of Formula E's Community Tour. Participants can visit the fan village, watch Free Practice 1, walk through the Pit Lane and even experience an exclusive track walk as part of the program. Adding excitement to the event, Fast and Furious star and American actor Sung Kang will return for the second year in a row. A passionate advocate for youth empowerment, Kang will speak during Inspiration Hour on the Fan Village main stage, sharing his journey to inspire the next generation of changemakers. Also Read: Tokyo E-Prix double header: Race favourites, circuit challenges and what to expect The Tokyo E-Prix is all set to take place at the Tokyo Street Circuit on May 17-18. The Formula E teams are heading to Japan for the Round 8 and 9 of the ABB Formula E World Championship 2025.
