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GENERAL VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
:Electrathon vehicles are single person, lightweight, aerodynamic, high efficiency, electric vehicles with three or four wheels. They must meet specific design and safety rules. They are powered by deep cycle lead acid battery packs not exceeding 64 pounds.
OBJECTIVES OF ELECTRATHON COMPETITION
Electrathon is a type of Electric Marathon in which the winner is determined by how far you go in a certain time with a given amount of battery power. Electrathon class competition uses specific design rules to ensure safe and fair competition. Electrathon events are held around the country and is an exciting new environmentally progressive sport.
- To drive electrically powered vehicles as far as possible for one hour on a closed loop course using limited electrical energy.
To provide a forum where skill and ingenuity may be displayed, compared and tested.
To improve public awareness and understanding of efficient alternative electric vehicles.
To create an affordable sport defined by established rules in which groups and Individuals can participate competitively and safely.
NOTE: There are other kinds of Electric Marathon events including Road Rallies, F/EX, Electron Run and electric Kart competitions. They should not be confused as being ELECTRATHON AMERICA events.
