The first round of this championship will feature eight specially selected participants who will ride the newly unveiled TVS Apache RTE (Racing Throttle Electric) motorcycles, designed exclusively for this competition.
Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director of TVS Motor Company, expressed, “With a growing uptick in the adoption of EVs globally, the company has taken a bold leap with the foray of e-OMC, an exclusive format for racing on the electric Apache RTE race motorcycles.”
The TVS Racing e-OMC is scheduled to take place on September 29 and will make its debut during the 4th round of the Indian National Motorcycle Road Racing Championship (INMRC).
TVS Motor Company, known for its commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility solutions, has been a pioneer in motorsports in India through its TVS Racing division. Vimal Sumbly, Head of Business (Premium) at TVS Motor Company, emphasized their pride in providing a platform for racers to develop and showcase their talents while pursuing their passion for racing.
Key features of the TVS Apache RTE include the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, a liquid-cooled motor, a high-efficiency liquid-cooled motor controller, a high-power cell battery pack with advanced chemistry, a carbon fiber battery case that serves as a structural component of the chassis, and a custom-built advanced battery management system with race-specific algorithms for advanced configuration controls and safety enhancements, among others.
