AmericaJR.com’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE on the Streets of Long Beach for the 2016 Faraday Future ePrix. It was the second year for the FIA Formula E electric car race and the first as a ticketed event. Brazilian Lucas di Grassi took the checkered flag in the one-hour, 41-lap race. His teammate, Daniel Abt, finished in third place. Meanwhile, Stephane Serrazin finished in second place for Venturi Racing. This was the second year the FIA Formula E race was held on the iconic Streets of Long Beach. An estimated 17,000 fans were on hand to see the race in person.
Race fans entering the Faraday Future ePrix
Attendees were allowed to choose from a selection of flags
Food trucks galore
Fans can text a certain number to give their favorite drivers a “boost” during hte race.
Southern California Edison booth
Introducing the all-electric BMW i8
EVgo charging station
Race sponsor Faraday Future brought its one-seater concept vehicle
It’s being called the FFZERO1
The concept car features a zero gravity seat from NASA
Sam Bird’s paddock
Crew members putting the final touches on race cars before the race.
Fans checking out the paddocks (garage areas)
Race fans in their seats waiting for the race to begin…
KODAK Digital Still Camera
Introducing the Tesla Model S
This electric car starts at $70k and goes up from there.
Coca-Cola electric vehicle
Long Beach Transit electric bus by BYD
KODAK Digital Still Camera
A look inside the bus
The driver’s seat
A sample of a battery pack used on the bus.
Introducing the Chevrolet Volt
The state of California offers tax rebates to those who purchase Green vehicles.
