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Emission-free race at TT 2009

Published by grotbag
09-28-2008

Emission-free race at TT 2009

A version of the electric Brammo bike is expected to take part in the race

The 2009 Isle of Man TT will include the world's first ever emission-free Grand Prix.

The Time Trials Xtreme Grand Prix (TTXGP), which is the is the brainchild of London-based businessman Azhar Hussain, will take place on 12 June.

The event is expected to involve racing teams which are backed by high-tech institutions, international corporations and universities.

Hussain told BBC Isle of Man: "We're about to make history."

He added: "Although this is a radical departure from conventional racing, the TTXGP is a stand-alone race and a concept which encapsulates the spirit of the traditional Isle of Man TT."

The race will follow the Honda 50th anniversary parade lap.

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By druidsam on 09-28-2008, 03:15 PM

Re: Emission-free race at TT 2009

hmmmm could be worth a laugh

...................Sam

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By indie on 09-28-2008, 04:33 PM

Re: Emission-free race at TT 2009

emission free!!!! my arse, sorry, where was the power for the electric bike made???? let me think a power station, pumping crap into the air???

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By FirestormMike on 09-28-2008, 05:17 PM

Re: Emission-free race at TT 2009

There's a big article about it in this months Bike Magazine.
It's focussed on fuel cells and electric motors.
There will be 2 classes, Pro class for money no object, corporation backed test-beds and Amateur class, with a £30,000 max budget.
Over 60 teams have registered interest so far.... the magazine goes on to say

Quote:

The great thing about electric motors is that they can deliver 100% of their torque pretty much all of the time - we expect the teams will have to restrict their bikes to stop them flipping. We've estimated lap speeds in the 80-90mph range, with peaks of over 100mph.

Personally I'll be watching this with interest, as I like all things mechanical. Obviously there will be fun watching some of the contraptions but I reckon some of them will be fantastic machines with great potential for the road.
As long as you dont go doing stuff like this....

YouTube - Electric Motorcycle Crash

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By druidsam on 09-28-2008, 05:45 PM

Re: Emission-free race at TT 2009

what sort of range will these things have though

.. what use will they be if then need an overnight charge every 100 miles or so?

.......................Sam

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By FirestormMike on 09-28-2008, 07:35 PM

Re: Emission-free race at TT 2009

and there lies the catch.....

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