To prove to the world that electric vehicles aren’t just eco-friendly, emission-free, and silent, but also ready to match performances by fueled vehicles, STORM is building a series of electric motorbikes. Their goal: traveling around the world comfortably, safe, and as fast as possible in eighty days for the 80 Day Race.

If the TU/e students complete their trip, they might have secured a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest trip on an electric motorbike. The race will start in Europe in 2016, and comprises eight stages. The itinerary includes five of the seven continents and the team will travel a total of 40,000 kilometers. Participants will visit large cities for events.

Any form of transportation is allowed, as long as it isn’t powered by fossil fuels or a combustion engine. The TU/e team is the first participating team to be announced to the world. The board of the 80 Days Race, the STORM members, several TU/e staff as well as 80 Day Race ambassadors will attend the event on Thursday. The presentation (invite only) is scheduled from 4-5PM.

Cursor recently talked to the team members. Thursday, after the opening, we will publish an article with more information.