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2011 TT Zero Results

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Posted on June 9, 2011 at 12:49 pm by John Adamo · Permalink · One Comment
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Is MotoCzysz Showing All Their TT Zero Cards?

There has been extensive coverage of the new 2011 MotoCzysz e1pc that will be piloted by TT veteran Michael Rutter. With the 2011 TT Zero moved to tomorrow due to rain it gives us more time to speculate and anticipate how the race will unfold. Here is what we know based on posts from across [...]

Posted on June 8, 2011 at 11:04 am by John Adamo · Permalink · 4 Comments
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How To Watch The 2011 TT Zero Live

Update: TT Zero has been cancelled due to rain for today 6/8. Unofficial word is it will run 6/9 at 5:15 PM BST (Isle Of Man time), 11:15 AM CST. The TT Zero race at Isle Of Man is happening some time today. Rain and various scheduling confusion has forced most interested fans to wait and see when [...]

Posted on June 8, 2011 at 7:54 am by John Adamo · Permalink · 4 Comments
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Lightning Motors 2011 TT Zero Entry

Richard Hatfield and the Lightning Motors team pulled it together for a good showing on during Monday’s practice. According to an email update from Richard, they missed the first practice because their Ener1 batteries had been stuck in customs in London with the next fairy leaving the day of the race. Lightning’s Rider and well connected [...]

Posted on June 7, 2011 at 10:40 pm by John Adamo · Permalink · 2 Comments
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2011 TT Zero Podium Contender – Ecotricity Ion Horse

UPDATE: Tons of detailed Ecotricity Ion Horse pics here. The Ecotricity Ion Horse. At first glance this brightly colored bike with gigantic motor and beefy swingarm seem to have come out of nowhere to contend for the TT Zero podium. There are three big factors that might get the team across the finish line in [...]

The MIT EVT eSuperbike At Isle Of Man TT | 2011 TT Zero

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Electric Vehicle Team (EVT) has their #11 “eSueprbike” on the Isle Of Man this year for TT Zero. Lennon Rogers is leading the MIT EVT team as they attempt to win the ‘University Prize’ of £5,000 for being the fastest University or College team. This is MIT’s first TT Zero but Lennon [...]

Posted on June 7, 2011 at 11:27 am by John Adamo · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Brunel X-Team Is Back For A Third TT Zero

The Brunel X-Team BX-10 never saw the circuit for last years TT Zero. Not because of a mechanical or electrical failure which is fairly common in these early days of electric motorcycle racing. Instead, it was a heroic act by their rider, Paul Owen that caused him to miss the TT Zero race. They did [...]

Brunel X-Team Finishes Strong At TT Zero, Regardless of DNS

During the Isle Of Man TT Supersport Race 2, Paul Owen was seconds behind rider Paul Dobbs. Both were riding a race they loved, pushing for a fast average speed and to make a good showing for their sponsors. A pre-race comment by Owen warned Dobbs “I’m only 10 seconds behind you, mate.” The comment was [...]

MotoCzysz Wins The 2010 IOM TT Zero

Mark Miller and MotoCzysz took top spot at the Isle Of Man TT Zero zero emission race today.Though disappointed at barely missing the 100 mph average lap time, Miller stuck to the game plan to cross the line with some battery power in reserve. It turns out that game plan was smart, as second place [...]

There’s More Than Magic Smoke Swirling In The 2010 MotoCzysz e1pc

We have all have heard about and seen the power of the 2010 e1pc. Last week the pictures and this week the proof on the track of the amazing 131.1 mph through the Sulby speed trap. The MotoCzysz e1pc has again won the motorcycle enthusiasts’ hearts with brute force power and elegant design. Yesterday, Wes [...]