Remy HVH250 Technology and the D1g1tal Dr1ve Power MotoCzysz to Top Two Places at 2011 TT Zero

PENDLETON, Ind., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Remy Electric Motors HVH 250™ and the D1g1tal Dr1ve powered MotoCzysz, LLC to first and second place June 9 in the annual TT Zero electric motorcycle race at the Isle of Man.  After a record-setting win last year using Remy HVH250 technology in the MotoCzysz proprietary D1g1tal Dr1ve (DD1) power system, MotoCzysz entered its 2010 E1pc machine in the 2011 race. In addition, MotoCzysz ran a new E1pc model, also using Remy's HVH250 technology in the DD1, to complete the 2011 "Segway MotoCzysz" Team. The new bike, ridden by Michael Rutter, placed first, with the 2010 model, ridden by Mark Miller, placing second. Launched in 2009, the TT Zero is a clean-emissions speed race of electric motorcycles that make one lap around the 37.73-mile Isle of Man (IOM) mountain course.

With Remy Electric Motors' patented and industry leading HVH250 technology in the MotoCzysz D1g1tal Dr1ve, the 2011 MotoCzysz machine not only won, but also broke prior year records set by MotoCzysz to capture both the top speed and overall course speed records.  MotoCzysz' 2011 model posted a top speed of 149.5mph, beating the 2010 top speed of 135mph. The machine also set a course record with an average lap speed of 99.604mph.

"Our close relationship with Remy is resulting in electric drives that are leading the industry.  The core technology from the Remy HVH250, around which we have built our D1g1tal Dr1ve, performed flawlessly at the IOM the last 2 years.  We were thrilled to return to the podium with first and second place finishes in the race and set course speed records along the way. Remy continues to be the perfect choice for us. The HVH 250 has superior power and torque density and its compact and lightweight design fits our D1g1tal Dr1ve on the bikes perfectly. With each race, we have pushed the Remy HVH technology harder, and it has responded with victory," said MotoCzysz CEO Michael Czysz.  MotoCzysz and Remy now own the fastest three laps ever executed by an electric vehicle around the challenging mountain circuit on the IOM.

Remy Electric Motors VP and General Manager Kevin Quinn said, "Motorsports has been a long time proving ground for innovative technologies.  This year's zero emissions electric motorcycle race was a great opportunity to demonstrate that the 2010 win could be repeated with the Remy electric HVH technology and MotoCzysz engineering savvy.  With an extraordinary victory for both its bikes at Isle of Man, MotoCzysz helped Remy show the world how strong and powerful the Remy HVH 250™ technology and DD1 are in the most demanding of racing conditions."

MotoCzysz has used HVH250 core technology to create the winning D1g1tal Dr1ve, the same core technology that resides in the HVH250 motor, available from Remy. The Remy Electric Motors HVH 250 is the next evolution of the advanced electric motor for hybrid and electric vehicle applications based on Remy's patented High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) technology.  Remy's HVH technology provides dramatically improved motor performance and cooling effectiveness versus competitors.  The HVH electric motor's world-class torque and power density deliver increased range in all-electric drive mode and is compact and lightweight, which contributes to vehicle efficiency.  

Companies including GM, Allison, Mercedes, BMW, Amp Electric Vehicles, ZAP-Jonway, Odyne, and Alte have chosen the Remy HVH electric motor for its superior technology, reliability and the speed to market that comes with Remy's existing global production capacity.  The Remy HVH electric motor technology can be integrated into a car, truck, motorcycle, large transit bus and virtually any piece of equipment that can be converted to hybrid or electric. 

There are more than 90,000 customer-validated Remy motors on the road today. With over a billion miles of proven reliability, Remy's compact HVH electric propulsion motors are power-dense, lab tested and road proven.  

About Remy International, Inc.

Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of light duty starters and alternators and Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems.  Remy International also manufactures and distributes electric propulsion motors designed with leading edge technology and backed by the security of over a billion miles of proven reliability. In business for over 100 years, today Remy International is actively collaborating with companies throughout the world to develop innovations that are transforming the vehicle industry. Recently, Remy was recognized by the United States Department of Energy for its leadership role in the hybrid technologies space and awarded a $60 million grant under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

To learn more, visit the Remy brand website at www.remyinc.com

About MotoCzysz, LLC

MotoCzysz is a design and engineering firm known for its innovation and creativity in applying technology to develop new products and solutions.  It is working exclusively on D1g1tal Dr1ves™ electric drive systems, electric vehicle components and electric vehicles.  It is the inventor of the D1, the industry's first fully integrated electric drive which allows automobile OEMs, fleet conversions and others to immensely speed up their electric vehicle design cycle. The MotoCzysz E1pc digital superbike won the two largest and most important electric races in 2010: Isle of Man TT zero, IOM and the e-Power Red Bull MotoGP, Laguna Seca.

To learn more, visit the MotoCzysz website at www.motoczysz.com and D1g1tal Dr1ve website at www.d1g1taldr1ve.com

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