The world’s first all-electric 24-hour endurance motocross race will be held held in California on April 4, 2009
This is just one in a long line of upcoming “zero emissions events.” For example the world is looking for ward to the zero-emissions TT Grand Prix on the Isle of Man in June.
Off-road specialists Zero Motorcycles are gearing up for the race, which will be held at San Jose’s 408MX Motocross Track. Since this is the first time for such a race, a lot of world records will be set. Ah, but how long will they last?
Zero’s own ‘X’ – a 150-pound, 23hp, 50 ft-lbs motocrosser with an advanced lithium battery pack that can deliver up to 2 hours of power will be featured. The bike costs USD$7,750 shipped to your door, and additional battery packs, which charge in less than 2 hours, are just under USD$3,000.
It’s a little more expensive than a regular gasoline-powered 250, but then it basically requires no servicing, and can be upgraded with new batteries and software any time they become available. It’s also virtually silent.
Source: Gizmag.com
