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Around 12 million hectares of productive land become barren every year as a result of desertification and drought alone. The impact of climate change, such as increasing temperatures and more frequent and longer periods of drought, alongside human actions such as deforestation, overgrazing, unsustainable water use and agricultural practices all contribute to the degradation of environments and productivity. The leading objective of Extreme E is to highlight the climate change challenges faced by different ecosystems around the world, while showcasing the performance of all-electric SUVs in extreme conditions.
#24 HOURS IN ALULA DRIVERS#
The upcoming race in AlUla will be Extreme E’s first outing after years in the planning and will feature big name drivers including the likes of Jenson Button and Carlos Sainz among its field of world-class male and female competitors.
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The magnificent sand dunes and breathtaking views of AlUla will represent the perfect backdrop to showcase the exploits of the innovative engineering masterpieces and the world-class driving capabilities taking part in the competition.”
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“We chose to organise our first ever race in AlUla, with the aim to shed light on the threats presented by desertification. Organisers have revealed the reasons behind their choice to launch the first season of the series from Saudi Arabia, highlighting its aim to address global issues such as desertification and sustainability.Īlejandro Agag, founder and CEO of Extreme E, said: “Extreme E is a much anticipated racing series being launched to showcase the uncompromising ability of environmentally friendly technology to power automobiles across the most challenging terrains worldwide. Saudi Arabia is set to host Extreme E’s first ever race, the Desert X Prix, on 3-4 April at the breathtaking destination of AlUla. The first X Prix takes place in Saudi Arabia on 3-4 April