Following the success of the TTXGP, the world's first zero carbon clean emission motorcycle race, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM)) has created a new FIM Series for electric bikes in 2010. This series will be run inside the Road Racing Grand Prix Commission which is led by Azhar Hussain, founder of TTXGP.
The FIM Series for electric bikes will provide an international platform for their development and the technology behind them to be tested in an exciting and challenging way. It will drive forward low carbon technology, demonstrating that clean-emission transport technologies have matured and can be fun and fast. Leading battery experts have claimed because of the demands of entrants into the TTXGP, battery technology advanced by as much as 40% over the 10 months leading up to the race.
FIM president Vito Ippolito, said, "I am very happy to announce 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 the rules and calendar to be ready to compete in 2010."
TTXGP founder Azhar Hussain said, "With the success of the TTXGP in the Isle of Man, we have shown that zero carbon technology is ready to deliver the thrills and passion for spectators and riders alike. In partnership with the FIM, we are taking the next step and are 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."