FOLLOWING THE the success of the TTXGP, the world's first emission-free motorcycle road race held at this year's Isle of Man TT, the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) has announced it is to create an official racing series for electric bikes in 2010.
The FIM Series for electric bikes will provide an international platform for the development of electric motorcycles and the technology behind them to be tested in an exciting and challenging way.
FIM President Vito Ippolito
“I am very happy with this new Series, the future of the sport depends on our capacity as well as that of the manufacturers to innovate quickly. We are convinced that very shortly the motorcycle World Championships will be accessible to non-polluting engines as far as gas and sound emissions are concerned. Now that this important decision is taken, we have to work on rules and calendar to be ready to compete in 2010.”
TTXGP Founder Azhar Hussain
“With the success of the TTXGP on the Isle of Man, we have shown that zero carbon technology is ready to deliver the thrills and passion for both spectators and riders. In partnership with the FIM, we are taking the next step and proud to be pushing new frontiers in motorsports technology both on and off the track. Competition improves the breed, so we hope this new championship will come to be seen as a milestone event in bringing new transportation technology to the world beyond motorcycling. We invite the best and the brightest in the world to join the global championship and be with us at the dawn of the next generation of motorsports.”
