QuietRush wins 2014 HunterEVPrize 1500 eBike class and energy-autonomy award in National Science Week

Image courtesy of Mr Bill Collison. High resolution image available on click through.

Quiet Rush are delighted to have won the 2014 Hunter EV Prize 1500 eBike class amongst a diverse team of entries, including converted motorcycles and high powered eBike kit bikes, racing a standard Stealth Fighter as part of our range of Australian designed and made Offroad Electric Bike range from Stealth Electric Bikes. Whilst not designed specifically for tarmac racing, their versatility and leading-edge performance and reliability made the race thoroughly enjoyable, backed up by the knowledge that they can be ridden just as hard in off road settings. The bikes truly are a unique vehicle, developed from Australian ingenuity into an internationally recognised export, regarded by many as the worlds best electric bikes. We relied on quality products from Kali Protectives and Troy-Lee Designs to keep us safe whilst racing.

Quiet Rush was also recognised as an innovator for energy-autonomy, taking 3rd place in the National Science Week Cup-Sparking Innovation in EVolution Prize. Our in-vehicle solar charging system, built with Goal Zero products from Laughing Mind (http://www.laughingmind.com/energy-autonomy.html) attracted a lot of interest over the 2 days, showcasing the possibility of running grid-independent, portable eBike charging systems using solar power as our primary energy source. This makes powered adventure possible wherever you are, providing clean, renewably sourced power for charging a wide range of digital devices and recreational products. Whilst not at the grade of 1st place winner Elmofo with their world-leading electric race-car charging system, we are delighted to be recognised for effort in this category, using consumer products available from Laughing Mind as a Goal Zero dealer committed to innovating in new markets.

QuietRush wishes to acknowledge our sincere thanks to the Hunter EV Festival sponsors for making the event possible, with particular mention of the hard work of the event organising team at the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment at the University of Newcastle. 

Quiet Rush particularly want to thank the following parties: 

• The University of Newcastle - International and Advancement Division for their sponsorship of the 1500 class - as a UoN Alumni of their Health professional courses, we're delighted to see this level of engagement in driving strategic innovation within the Hunter region;
• The Australian Governments Inspiring Australia program, NSW Resources and Energy as sponsors of the National Science Week Cup-Sparking Innovation in EVolution - putting focus onto the viability of alternative, renewable power sources for transport;
  
• NBN News for allowing us to work as on-track camera.  This provided a first-person point of view of the on-track perspective of the riders, in an exciting, stimulating and rewarding event. Their highlight reel is available at http://www.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/2014/08/16/bright-sparks-show-off-their-rides/
• Mr Bill Collison for his outstanding photographic coverage of the event again this year, visible at https://www.flickr.com/photos/billcollison/sets/72157646098252257/
• TJM Hunter for our massive Rhino Rack platform for mounting our Goal Zero equipment from Laughing Mind, giving us a spectacular event viewing platform - it's like an outdoor patio on the roof of our much loved T3 VW bus, proved great for ogling Tesla Motors display area from up on high;
• All the attendees and competitors of the 2014 Hunter EV Festival for their level of interest in this growing regional event, the volunteers and other exhibitors attending to help make the event extraordinary, showcasing the best of the region and the possibilities in Electric transport and renewable power innovation. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2015 and encourage you to spread the word, commit to helping make 2015 a possibility

Goal Zero Boulder 90W solar panels, looking back at Tesla Motors stand.

View from the cockpit of our Stealth Fighter, closing in for a pass.