Jitters over wet track conditions didn’t stop MotoCzysz’s Michael Rutter from becoming the first electric motorcycle rider at the Isle of Man’s TT Zero to hit 100MPH — aka the fabled “ton”. He also snapped up the £10,000 ($ 15,400) prize offered by the island’s government for the achievement, although two other riders also managed to zap the milestone. Being the first to do it was all that counted, though, and after coming close last year, it looks like MotoCzysz’s recent doubling up on horsepower seemed to do the trick. Thanks to the boost, Rutter easily cruised past the mark at 104.056MPH. At this rate, a day at the races could become a pretty serene experience.
[Thanks, John]
MotoCzysz e-motorbike crackles past 100MPH at TT Zero for $ 15,000 prize originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Imagine barreling through the Amazonian rainforest with machetes flailing from the windows of your off-road rig, and just as you’re about to kick the vehicle into low gear, you pause to consider the impact of your vehicle’s exhaust (among other things) on the delicate ecosystem around. Fortunately for eco-minded folks, Portland-based EV manufacturer MotoCzysz — creator of the wicked E1pc electric motorcycle — plans to allay some of those concerns with its all-electric eStark SUV. For the basis of the vehicle, the company has turned to Brazilian auto manufacturer TAC Motors. The two partners will work together to integrate MotoCyzysz’s electric D1g1tal Dr1ve powertrain into otherwise diesel-thirsty Stark SUVs. Naturally, they’ll also need to fill it with a healthy battery pack, which’ll undoubtedly weigh down the otherwise plasticky carriage. Currently, the companies plan to manufacturer 3,600 eStark SUVs, which the partners hope to sell in Brazil and North America. Don’t count on taking the eStark onto the freeway anytime soon, though — the high cost of US safety certifications will likely keep this one away from city streets.
MotoCzysz aims to refashion TAC Motors’ Stark into an eco-friendly off-roader originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 23:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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