Months and months of preparation finally paid off after weeks of successful completion of the first free test runs. Now, the next step towards the long-awaited debut has been the official unveiling of the season 1 calendar.

Through an official press release, FIM E-Xplorer World Cup announced that the first campaign of the 100% electric off-road motorcycle category will consist of six races spread across three continents, all with the backing of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).

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Season 1 Calendar

May 2023 will dress up to kick off the series in Barcelona, Spain, on the 13th. The action then moves to Crans Montana, Switzerland, for racing on June 24. The series will then continue in Vollore-Montagne, France, on July 29. Two months later (September 16), the United States will host the FIM E-Xplorer World Cup at a venue to be announced.

The penultimate race will be held on October 28 in Busah, South Korea (subject to contract), and finally, the curtain will close on the first season on November 18 in Asia, with a specific location yet to be announced.

“I am very pleased to share the inaugural FIM E-Xplorer World Cup schedule. The fact that we can bring the thrill of electric motorcycles to fans around the world and showcase the skills of these incredible female and male riders makes me very proud – this is just the beginning of our electrifying journey!” said Carina Munte, co-founder and championship director of the series.

Written by | Ronald Ortega

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The vehicle used for this exciting, adrenaline and competition trip has been baptized ODYSSEY 21, an impressive beast with incredible performance that defies the most complicated and remote circuits in the world, from hard rocks, tropical and icy climates to the soft sand of the beaches.

Surely, many racing fans wonder what it would be like to take a ride aboard such a vehicle. Fortunately, Jamie Chadwick indulges and solves this concern, as she recently uploaded to her official Twitter account a short video of her driving the Veloce Racing team’s ODYSSEY 21.

This machine weighs 1,780 kilograms and 2.3 meters wide, allowing it to face difficult conditions, but at the same time makes any considerable blow end up with vital parts of it in full race (suspensions). The power it develops is 400 kW to reach 100 kilometers per hour in just 4.5 seconds.

The battery is developed by Williams Advanced Engineering and withstands extreme temperatures, providing 470 kW. The tires are manufactured by Continental, made to ensure traction on any surface. It also has an electric power steering system.

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First Person

Initially, the unmistakable sound of an electric powertrain is appreciated, then, the vibration of the camera anticipates the complicated path transited by the British pilot, putting her senses to test at all times. With her eyes on track, Chadwick covers several meters until, at the end, the windshield is completely covered by mud.

For the end of the first season of Extreme E, Jamie Chadwick returns with everything to get behind the wheel again, looking for a good result for Veloce Racing when from 18 to 19 December Jurassic X Prix will be held in the UK, because remember that the British was absent for several X Prix to devote himself fully to achieve the championship of the W Series.

Written by | Ronald Ortega

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The vehicle has been baptized as S1-X, and after evaluating the performance, it has been approved by the competition to become the Official Scooter. YCOM will be in charge of manufacturing it in a standardized way, because the category wants to save costs on its first seasons.

Before YCOM entered the scene, the eSkootr Championship had advanced the S1-X development, although the final result was far from what was expected. The new scooter supplier partner, however, had three and a half months to fine-tune details of the prototype, and once it was ready, it had another month and a half to produce 10 additional versions.

The eSkootr Championship kept a close eye on the process with YCOM through weekly updates and meetings. The result was worth it and now the category has its official vehicle assembled in time to begin testing and racing, claiming that the S1-X is one of the most extreme high-performance electric scooters in existence.

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The scooter flaunts its power through two state-of-the-art electric motors delivering 6 kW paired with a 1.5 kW battery supplied by Williams Advanced Engineering. The chassis is carbon fiber-assembled, a flexible and resistant material ideal for the racing world, while being aerodynamically and environmentally friendly coated.

The front and rear suspension elements are adjustable and made in aluminum to provide an incredible light weight of 35 kilograms, which is ideal to allow the SX-1 to develop considerable speeds on the track. The vehicle actually features a torque delivery system balancing the output between the front and rear wheels, providing more than 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph).

“YCOM’s ability to translate the knowledge, experience and know-how of the team from other fast-paced motorsports development projects into an all-new electric micromobility racing vehicle, highlights how quickly they are able to adapt while maintaining an exceptional standard of engineering and production quality,” said Hrag Sarkissian, co-founder and CEO of eSkootr Championship.

About YCOM

YCOM is a leading advanced technology company to engineer a fast-changing future. From the original idea to the final product, YCOM covers any aspect of development, including design, manufacturing, and testing, for mobility applications. Born in 2008 to develop motorsport projects, YCOM today applies its motorsport approach to new frontiers, from the automotive industry, through marine, and aerospace. YCOM is a worldwide recognized expert in lightweight composite structures design and manufacturing. From carbon fiber to natural fiber, YCOM is leading the path towards a more sustainable future.

Written by | Ronald Ortega

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