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[Brammofan]

What if, in addition to the TT (time trial) aspect of the TTXGP, there was an additional prize related to the most energy efficient bike? It could be based on total kW or kWh used during the race. Granted, this would favor lighter bikes with lighter riders, but perhaps an additional award and an added bit of complexity could be thrown in with some sort of formula that addressed the weight. Thus, there would be a "least kilowatts used" and a "most efficient use of kilowatts per pound" award class.
While speed and handling is what wins races, I think the TTXGP should be about something more than the traditional "what wins races" model. If electric racing is to endure, the "range issue" needs to be addressed with an innovative mind, too.

Anybody have some ideas about what formula to use? What variables to include or exclude?  Let's hear you.  This is all part of the crowd-sourcing aspect of the TTXGP Technical Rules wiki, so chime in.

[www.efmotion.com]

I think it's too difficult, as the "least kilowatt used", as it is directly influenced by motor power and the ability of the rider to ride the bike on "high range mode", and both aspects are opposed to racing.

[Bogan]

energy efficient bikes already have the benefit of requiring less batteries, and battery weight is the biggest limiting factor so its a pretty big advantage.