http://cleantechnica.com/2015/11/14/80-days-around-the-world-in-evs-race/ 80 Days Around The World In EVs Race November 14th, 2015 James Ayre
For those who don’t know already, there’s scheduled to be an around-the-world electric vehicle race in early 2016 — that’s been dubbed “80 Electrifying Days.” It will see various international teams try to top a world record set back in 2012. In preparation of that, there’s now scheduled to be a press conference on November 21st in Tilburg, Netherlands, at the Tesla Motors Factory II. It will see the 10 registered teams meet up, and be presented to the public. There will also reportedly be a “mini challenge/rally” accompanying the presentations and presser. Also worth noting: there will reportedly be free Tesla Model S Autopilot demos/drives available at the event; and the mini rally is free to participate in. Here’s more via “TRON” on the Tesla Motors Club forum: Dear electrified community, in 2016 international teams representing their nations will try to break my world record I did 2012 driving around the world with a Tesla Roadster. 10 teams are already registered and will meet in Tilburg at Tesla premises: Tesla Motors Factory II in Tilburg to give a press and sponsor conference from 10-13h. We will do a mini 80edays challenge for the ones who want to participate and starting from 17h we will have a presentation of all 80edays teams at a location in Tilburg which will be booked depending on the amount of people who want to come. Please register at 80 electrifying days – 16 around the world challenge with electric vehicles – Events to register your coming. Would be great if some of you could organize a rally to come there from all parts of Europe. Even Tesla does not think that there will be a lot people coming and restricted the press conference to 60 people. So please show that this project is the most important one to show to the world that electric cars can do long distance trips without any issue! I want to book a bigger room Looking forward meeting you and a lot of press you are welcome to activate to join this event. Your Rafael de Mestre Here’s the schedule for the event (from the website [ http://www.80edays.com/ ] ): 10-14h Press conference, Team/Sponsor/Tesla presentations Location: Tesla Motors Factory II in Tilburg / NL Restricted to 60 persons – for press, sponsors and special guests Entrance: free 14-17h 80edays mini challenge Start: Tesla Motors Factory II in Tilburg / NL Restricted to 100% electric cars only No registration fee 18-22h 80edays public presentation 80edays mini rally winner ceremony, 80edays and team presentations, questions and answers, interviews, photo shootings together with fans, autograph sessions, … Location: Tilburg – details to be defined Entrance: free The race is currently set to begin in June/July 2016. [© cleantechnica.com] http://www.80edays.com 80eDays, “El Duro”, is the second event to showcase the future of electric cars. The first event was held in 2012. 80eDays will demonstrate to the world that electric cars can be a sustainable means of transportation across any country and through all types of terrain and climates. 80eDays will also prove that long distances can be travelled with an electric car in reasonable time frames while enjoying a level of comfort equal to or better than other types of cars. The goal of the event is to have all participants drive their electric car around the world passing preset presentation points at important cities in 80 days or less. To help offset the greenhouse gases produced from the event, the participants will plant trees along the route. All 80eDays participants recognize the critical importance of protecting the environment and providing a “greener” future for generations to come ... +++ November 2015 +++ Press conference and presentation of the first 12 teams including evening for fans and interested audience announced for 21.11.2015 in Tilburg at Tesla Service Center premises. Register for free here for the event Tesla Model S auto pilot test drive possible! ... http://www.80edays.com/contact/events/ 21.11.15 Tilburg - 80edays kick off Schedule for the 80edays event 21.11.2015 in Tilburg 10-14h Press conference, Team/Sponsor/Tesla presentations Location: Tesla Motors Factory II in Tilburg / NL Restricted to 60 persons - for press, sponsors and special guests Entrance: free 14-17h 80edays mini challenge Start: Tesla Motors Factory II in Tilburg / NL Restricted to 100% electric cars only No registration fee 18-22h 80edays public presentation 80edays mini rally winner ceremony, 80edays and team presentations, questions and answers, interviews, photo shootings together with fans, autograph sessions, ... Location: Tilburg - details to be defined Entrance: free IN ADDITION MODEL S AUTO PILOT TEST DRIVES AVAILABLE from 10-17h! - registration needed - see form at the end of this page - The 80edays mini rally Everyone is invited to join the rally for free. 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