TTXGP UNLOCKED

TTXGP, the eGrandPrix is an international race series providing a high profile platform for the development of electric vehicles.  Using motorcycles as a resource effective development platform, TTXGP enables the futuristic technology behind them to be tested in an exciting and challenging way. TTXGP aims to drive low carbon technological innovation forward, to demonstrate that clean-emission transport technologies have matured and can be fun, fast and exciting.

Launched to the public with worldwide publicity as part of the annual Isle of Man TT races in 2009, TTXGP is officially the world’s first zero carbon sanctioned motorsport event.  22 bikes officially  applied to race in the historical first race, a lucky 16 motorbikes from the USA, India, Germany, Austria, UK and the Isle of Man took to the start line, and a heroic 9 finished the grueling course to be part of history and the inaugural race.

The winning bike was produced by Agni Motors, ridden by Rob Barber and recorded a lap speed of 87.4mph with a top speed of 102mph.

TTXGP has developed in a relatively short period of time into the Worlds leading zero carbon racing series with nearly 30 bikes taking to the grid across the globe in 2010. The TTXGP formula has been to developed with sustainability in mind; regional championships where “local” teams compete to gain a place in the World TTXGP FINAL to be crowned TTXGP World champion.

Regional championships in 2011 are confirmed for:

TTXGP North America 2011
TTXGP Australia 2011
TTXGP Europe 2011

The 2010 Championship laurels are held by Muench Racing from Germany.

TTXGP proven to be effective influencer; changing hearts and minds. To date response from crowds at the circuits has been overwhelmingly positive with independent research showing up to 40% of attendees would now consider an electric purchase for their next vehicle. TTXGP has been instrumental in accelerating the acceptance and perceived viability of EVs as well as pushing the industry to innovate and develop.  

TTXGP provides a great opportunity for anyone interested in the world of electric drive trains and power deliveries to explore how different technologies perform under extreme pressure of a race circuit. The variety of vehicles built by the teams through different budgets, types of technologies, power cells, BMS systems makes it a rich tool for R & D.

Formed in partnership with the IET, the TTXGP Technical panel are a formidable and unique team of the world's leading experts on green motorsport. The panel is independent with its own communication channel and acts as safety officers as well as adjudicators to all the TTXGP races.

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MAVIZEN

TTXGP's production company, Mavizen  produced the prototype bike TTX01 in November 2008, to show what could be done.  Mavizen has since unveiled the TTX02 at the SEMA show in 2009, the world's first production electric superbike was delivered to the first customer in April 2010 ready for the TTXGP Championship.

Mavizen was born from a need to help teams get to the grid and to that end, not only does it supply a complete race bike, but also parts; from batteries to a complete drive train.  Many of the teams that performed well in last years championship employed a Mavizen drive train under their own chassis.

More information on products and partnerships can be found at mavizen.com    

LEO

New for 2011 is Learn.egrandprix.org or LEO. Leo is offers the opportunity to learn how to build an electric motorcycle, right from the classroom to the circuit in one course.  The first courses will be held at the Campus Francorchamps facility on the Spa circuit.  This is a new, fully equipped training centre.

Students will receive a box of components at the start of the week with everything they require to build a bike.  Over the next 5 days they will learn (from theory and by practice) how to build a bike from these components in a fully equipped classroom. Notes will be provided along with teaching from a trained instructor.

They will learn about battery technology, motors, control and safety.

At the end of the course they will be able to ride 2 laps of the Spa circuit on their bike, which they will also then get to take home.  They will also receive a certificate to show they now have a basic qualification in building an electric bike.
 

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