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• Ruhoff wins the e-miglia for the second time, category and overall winner
• Rally for electric vehicles with various vehicle concepts: C-Zero, Electric RaceAbout, eMini, E-M3, eRuf, i-Miev, iON, Jetcar, Mega Van, Nissan Leaf, Raleigh Dover, Smart, Stromos, Tesla, Think, Tazzari, Twike
• Equal-zero emission: 800 km from Munich, over the Grossglockner and Bolzano to St. Moritz

Winner of the e-miglia

Friday, August 5th in St. Moritz. When winners are established, then there’s usually also losers. The participants of the e-miglia think differently. They’re all winners, because they were able to reach the goals they had set for themselves, as well as the final destination.  Experiences and insights were gained, that will benefit the further development of e-mobility. That also was the goal of the e-miglia partners Allianz Versicherungs-AG and TÜV SÜD AG. Both companies entered participating vehicles to gather knowledge. Already the Allianz insures a good portion of the registered vehicles today and the TÜV SÜD performs various safety tests, and develops additional testing procedures for the industry, as well as the privat customers.

Ranking

Deserving and not unexpected winner of the e-miglia 2011 is Tim Ruhoff, Team Energiebau in the Tesla with the starting number 1. He mastered every stage as the best and so gained the victory and the prize money of  € 5.000,00. He participated twice and won twice. Both times in a Tesla. Tim Ruhoff loves and lives the topic  e-mobility. Privatly he’s never owned a car and prefers to move around town on his e-bike. He realizes his vision of mobility on business: “We turn e-mobility into a marketing push for companies – that way we bring the energy turnaround to the streets.”

Beaming second are Lars Krueger and co-pilot/inventor Christian Wenger-Rosenau. They never expected this success. Until now, the Jetcar was only sold in a limited edition of 5 exemplars, with its price of € 84.000 not really a vehicle for the masses.

The Think, who would have thought so, made the third place with Walter Fuzzy Kofler alongside his daughter Claudia in the model Think City. A more than positive result, if you consider the big difference in performance, as well as costs amongst the vehicles entered.

Different vehicle concepts

Maximum speeds between 120 kmh and 220 kmh. Ranges of 100 km to 350 km. 2-, 3- and 4-wheels. From 1 man power to 600 horse power. Partially supported by muscle power. Richard Schalber, the Rally Director, has been successful in creating an event which sets up a certain equal opportunity. You realize this in looking at the results in the top 3: Tesla, Jetcar, Think. It was also noticeable in the many first-time participants, that it was no problem to accomplish the e-miglia, provided one prepared according to the regulations. Both of the eRUF vehicles, one had had high hopes in, didn’t adhere to the regulations though, which was primarily problematic in the charging process, since they weren’t familiar with the charging technology provided by the organizer. In addition, neither team had trained or any rally experience.

The day in the Engadin

The final day began with rain, which the photographers were actually happy about. It’s good for dramatic pictures. By the time the finish-line in the centre of St. Moritz was crossed, the Engadin sun was once again beaming though. Maybe she needed a break since her energy had flowed into the 31 vehicles the night before. The energy city St. Moritz is committed to environmental consciousness and Clean Energy, because that is its most precious asset. The route began in St. Moritz Bad and first led across the natural Albula Pass. The upcoming accomplishment test required the participants to keep an average speed of 63 km/h. They had to manage 8.4 km uphill, through narrow serpentines in 8 minutes. Some participants were faced with obstacles of the natural kind and lost valuable seconds: cows. Then the Julier Pass followed ahead of the charging station. In the afternoon, the third pass, the Benina, was conquered.

The future

E-mobility will come. In this, politicians, as well as the industry agree and invest millions worldwide. For now the future of the e-miglia is looking frosty. This coming winter will see the first e-miglia “snow”. E-mobility in extremely cold conditions. A new endurance test. The summer e-miglia will become even more sportive in 2012 and the regulations will be firmer. Richard Schalber might consider adding a time assessment, which some participants are asking for. All in all the e-miglia 2011 was a huge success and another milestone for electric mobility.

The final results on 5.8.2011 / Day 4:

1. Tim Ruhoff, Stephan Willemsen – Team Energiebau/NextGM – Tesla
2. Lars Krüger, Christian Wenger-Rosenau – Team Jetcar – Jetcar
3. Fuzzy Walter Kofler, Claudia Kofler – Team Autotest Motorsport – Think City

4. Reiner Mauch – Team Mauch – Tesla
5. Eric Comas, Peter Podhorsky – Team Green Cars Challenge – Tesla

The rally facts

4 days, 4 countries, about 780 km, 31 participants, 4 passes and the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.

More information, the entire list of results and extensive TV, as well as image material at: www.e-miglia.com

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• Rally for electric vehicles August 1st – 5th, 2011
• The finish is within reach
• The 31 protagonists: C-Zero, Electric RaceAbout, eMini, E-M3, eRuf, i-Miev, iON, Jetcar, Mega Van, Nissan Leaf, Raleigh Dover, Smart, Stromos, Tesla, Think, Tazzari, Twike
• Constancy rally through four alpine countries: D-AUT-I-CH
• Equal-zero emission: 800 km from Munich, over the Grossglockner and Bolzano to St. Moritz

Freshly re-charged into the circuit

Thursday, August 4th in Bolzano. After a long and difficult stage across the Grossglockner, the e-migliaisti left for the Safety Park in the morning. The constancy test on the driving safety premises is coming up. All participants become acquainted with the circuit. Afterwards everyone does two additional rounds individually.  The first round determines the time, which the driver has to exactly repeat in the second round. For Kurt Sigl from Team Bundesverband eMobilität (Starting no. 31) this test is the highlight of the rally. “The circuit is really fun. I’ve already driven some rallies, but never a constancy rally. It’s difficult to discipline yourself. Sigl’s credo is, remain calm and drive with a stop watch. His son supports him as his co-driver, presses down and tells the time. As the President of BEM, he wishes to unveil the topic e-mobility, which is also the reason why he’s participating today. He wasn’t able to hold on to the second place, but he’s still well positioned in third. Jetcar (Starting no. 14) has gotten better. Last year, they were unfortunately eliminated due to “water damage”. This year, Lars Krueger and Christian Wenger-Rosenau moved into second position on the third day of the e-miglia 2011. They missed their circuit time by only two hundredth. A bit of luck played a part here, because this test was new to the Jetcar Team, so they had never practiced before. The orange vehicle which visually reminds one of a glider, has definitely improved. A range up to 250 km and a maximum speed of 180 kmh offer the driver a lot of driving fun at zero-emission!

Walkover?

Unchanged, titleholder Tim Ruhoff, Team Energiebau/NextGM is in the lead. Precise driving, good preparation and lots of training together with the co-pilot pay off. In the Safety Park he hit his self-determined time precisely, so that the professional time keepers of the AvD gave respectful kudos. Ruhoff: “My co-pilot Stephan Willemsen does 95% here, he keeps me on track, I just follow his readings. Of course I am hoping to drive poised and very economical on the final day, so that we win, but we’re not safe yet.” Close on his heels is Eric Comas, who has driven himself from 12th into 5th place. Will the former Formula 1 driver become dangerous to Ruhoff on the last day?

“The biker is degrading us all”

These words were said with joy and respect by Walter Fuzzy Kofler, Team Autotest Motorsport from South Tyrol. He doesn’t have to take cover either with his current excellent 4th place. The biker, none other than Michael Buse, has recovered from yesterday’s strains and managed the route across the Ofen Pass to St. Moritz.

In der last round, the route leads into the Engadin across beautiful passes and gorgeous nature, which won’t be polluted by the quiet and clean rally troop.

The results on 4.8.2011 / Day 3:

1. Tim Ruhoff, Team Energiebau/NextGM, Tesla – the titleholder

2. Lars Krüger, Team Jetcar, Jetcar

3. Kurt Sigl, Team Bundesverband eMobilität, Tesla

4. Fuzzy Walter Kofler, Team Autotest Motorsport, Think City

5. Eric Comas, Team Green Cars Challenge, Tesla

Upcoming: Engadin – St. Moritz on August 5th, the final day of the e-miglia 2011.

More information, the entire list of results and extensive TV, as well as image material at: www.e-miglia.com

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Bolzano, August 3rd, 2011

• Rally for electric vehicles from August 1st – 5th, 2011
• Highest challenge: Grossglockner High Alpine Road on August 3rd starting at 8:30 am
• The protagonists: C-Zero, Electric RaceAbout, eMini, E-M3, eRuf, i-Miev, iON, Jetcar, Mega Van, Nissan Leaf, Raleigh Dover, Smart, Stromos, Tesla, Think, Tazzari, Twike
• Constancy rally through four alpine countries: D-AUT-I-CH
• Equal-zero emission: 800 km from Munich, over the Grossglockner and Bolzano to St. Moritz

Half-full full throttle

Wednesday, August 3rd in Mittersill, 7 am. The view from the window is very promising. Dark blue sky, clear mountains, not one cloud. The day’s schedule: 267 km e-miglia route via the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, that’s 1700 meters difference in altitude and back down again to Bolzano. Until now the e-mobiles are still plugged in. The hub of the world, no, the cable of the charging station. 31 teams are on their way to the Parc Ferme full of hope. But then … 13 got hit.

7:45 am the Rally Manager Richard Schalber announces a new briefing: “The local power supply system with our provisional power lines couldn’t withstand the drain of the current peaks. This led to an outage during the night and 13 vehicles couldn’t be re-charged according to the regulations, so that they have only reached part of their charging capacity even after the specified charging time. For fairness reasons, the rally management has decided not to call any assessment stages, but to count today as a transfer stage.” Silence, amazement, incomprehension, horror.

The royal stage is being omitted? NO. Most of the vehicles still embark on the planned route towards the Grossglockner. “We’ll manage to get up there and down we’ll always be able to go.” It’s up to the participants to chose the route to Bolzano and utilize other charging possibilities on the way, if necessary.

The special stage at the foot of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is kicked-off. 12.7 km uphill have to be driven in 15 minutes, destination is the Edelweissspitze at 2571 meters. No easy task, since this picture-book day is attracting a lot of visitors, who get in the way of the rally pilots. Ralf Schollenberger, Team Allianz Autowelt: “I had to really put the throttle to the metal to keep within the specified time. Even though it won’t be counted, I just had to know for myself.” Sportive ambition also drove the Team Jetcar. Their vehicle approached the mountain with  89% of their capacity, but since its total range is 250 km it was doable. The Jetcar is fast, but even the inventor and co-pilot Christian Wenger-Rosenau says: “With today’s traffic – we sometimes had a bus ahead of us – the given time could only be complied with by stepping on it. Our time was good and we’re really pleased with our current 4th place. This way we can at least hold on to that until tomorrow.”

On the Edelweissspitze it was clear, the day was a winner. The view from the peak across the peaks, the feeling of having done it and the great mood, let everyone quickly forget the morning scare.

Tortoise mode until Heinsfels

Downhill and to the next charging column it’s 84 km, not too shabby. The Peugeot iON only had 11 km left in its battery pack and it wasn’t the only one at the limit. The Swiss Hosch in the IMiev only managed to reach the charging station “with God’s help”. Downhill the batteries were able to be re-charged, so that they were almost on full, but it didn’t always go downhill. The last kilometers to the much desired P-Charge dragged on. With the last reserves, right before zero and a speed of around 30 kmh – the so called tortoise mode – almost everyone made it to the charging break. Re-charge however much is possible was the motto for man and machine, as well as a break to digest the experiences.

Whoever had had enough, continued their way to Bolzano, where a thunderstorm surprised the electrically operated troop at around 6 pm.  This was particularly hard for Michal Buse on the Raleigh Dover, the e-bike. Buse passed the leg with flying colors, leaving various well trained  racing cyclists in the dust on his way uphill and collecting money for the victims in Japan for each accomplished kilometer. He has the respect of every e-migliaisti.

The results: same as the day before

1. Tim Ruhoff, Team Energiebau/NextGM, Tesla – the titleholder

2. Kurt Sigl, Team Bundesverband eMobilität, Tesla

3. Michael Huhn, Sonnenpflücker Racingteam, Citroen C-Zero

4. Lars Krüger, Team Jetcar, Jetcar

5. Fuzzy Walter Kofler, Team Autotest Motorsport, Think City

The facts of the 2nd daily stage of the e-miglia

Total 267 km, uphill 94 km with 4130 meters difference in altitude

Upcoming: Bolzano – St. Moritz on August 4th, the 3rd day of the e-miglia 2011.

More information, the entire list of results and extensive TV, as well as image material at: www.e-miglia.com

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• Rally for electric vehicles, from August 1st – 5th, 2011
• Blue skies and a beautiful route
• First stage finish: Mittersill on August 2nd at around 5 pm at the Stadtplatz
• Biggest challenge: Grossglockner High Alpine Road on August 3rd starting at 8:30 am
• The 31 e-protagonists: C-Zero, Electric RaceAbout, eMini, E-M3, eRuf, i-Miev, iON, Jetcar, Mega Van, Nissan Leaf, Raleigh Dover, Smart, Stromos, Tesla, Think, Tazzari, Twike
• Constancy rally through four alpine countries: D-AUT-I-CH
• Equal-zero emission: 800 km from Munich, over the Grossglockner and Bolzano to St. Moritz

Experience e-mobility firsthand 

The teams and vehicles of the e-miglia 2011 present themselves on Monday, August 1st. 31 purely electrically operated vehicles together with their drivers and co-drivers faced the astonished public. Seven nations are taking part in the journey across the Alps to show the world what e-mobility is already able to achieve.

Co-driver is recruited at the TÜV SÜD

Unexpected and spontaneously, Peter Podhorsky from Munich landed on the co-driver’s seat of the Tesla of former Formula 1 driver Erik Comas (F). Comas’ original co-driver had to cancel on short-term notice for health reasons and on the morning of August 1st, Podhorsky was actually only at the TÜV, in order to have his wife’s car checked through. Two hours later, it was set: Comas had a new co-driver.

August 2nd, 2011, 9 am sharp

The starting flag is waved by Hans-Josef Fell, member of the Federal Parliament and World Councilor for renewable energies. Tim Ruhoff, the titleholder with starting number 1 crosses the starting arch in Munich and leads the group southward. Ruhoff: “My chances are good, we’ve trained a lot, we have a good vehicle and we’re optimally prepared.” 30 more excited teams follow in 1-minute intervals. “We want adventure!”, says Sabine Heiss, driver of the women’s team in an eRUF Coupé with starting number 21. They’re bound to get that, since they’re rather rally inexperienced and arrived at the midday charging stop very late.

Charging stop in Oberaudorf

It’s done, the first excitement has abated and in conversations with the participants it quickly becomes clear, that the Olympic mindset isn’t the only thing counted on here. Ralf Schollenberger of Team Allianz Autowelt (Starting no. 26): “During the first half of the day, we made two annoying beginner’s mistakes which cost us a lot of penalty time. That can’t happen again.” The Brunnerlions (Starting no. 11) in a Peugeot iON also display ambition. Evelyn Brunner: “We’re athletes and set the goal to place amongst the Top 10. We know the vehicle well, so it should be possible, but we aren’t experienced rally experts. We already goofed-up today, but lots can happen until St. Moritz.”

Erik Comas, on the other hand, is a professional, who already stood high on the podium in 2010, but he too had to battle adversities: “We lost about 10 seconds when we crossed the finish-line after the special stage, because another participant was blocking our way.”

Results are eagerly anticipated

Since the electric power consumption is a new evaluation criteria in the e-miglia 2011, the interpretation of the daily results is delayed. It’s already obvious to the drivers though, that the time frame for the stages is tight and that no one can afford to dawdle.

And the daily winner is:

1. Tim Ruhoff, Team Energiebau/NextGM, Tesla – the titleholder

2. Kurt Sigl, Team Bundesverband eMobilität, Tesla

3. Michael Huhn, Sonnenpflücker Racingteam, Citroen C-Zero

4. Lars Krüger, Team Jetcar, Jetcar

5. Fuzzy Walter Kofler, Team Autotest Motorsport, Think City

The facts of the 1st daily stage

It’s 189 km from Munich to Mittersill, only the cyclist Michael Buse (starting no. manages it in 182 km: “I used a route planner for bicyclists, which spared me 7 km. I might have however missed a check point by doing so.” he pedaled 124 km uphill and only 65 km downhill. Highest point of the route was the Thurn Pass with about 1200 m.

Upcoming: Grossglockner High Alpine Road on August 3rd, the second day of the e-miglia 2011.

More information, the entire list of results and extensive TV, as well as image material at: www.e-miglia.com

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• From August 1st to the 5th, 2011
• The protagonists: C-Zero, Electic RaceAbout, eMini, E-M3, eRuf, i-Miev, iON, Jetcar, Mega Van, NIssan Leaf, Pedelec, Smart, Stromos, Tesla, Think, Tazzari, Twike
• Constancy rally through four Alpine countries: D-AUT-I-CH
• Equal-zero-emission: 800 km from Munich, over the Grossglockner, past Bolzano to St. Moritz

This year, the group of 32 participants is even more eclectic than it was at its premiere. Tim Ruhoff (D) will have to defend his title vigorously. The former Formula 1 driver Erik Comas (F), who now counts on Green Cars and organizes challenges, will also be taking part with a Tesla. Both, Ruhoff as well as Comas have been able to capture victories with their e-vehicles already. A high-voltage duel appears to be pre-programmed. Ruhoff: “Erik Comas is an established master for economical driving. Since the energy consumption will be incorporated in the evaluation of the e-miglia this year, I view Comas as really dangerous. I haven’t personally met him yet, but my rally tesla is an exact replica of the vehicle he won with in 2010. I personally have never owned a car because of my convictions. I will train even harder now and work on a new strategy. It’s going to be really exciting.“ Efficiency is only one of the criteria on the evaluation scale of the constancy rally e-miglia. Does one have to worry that the rally pilots will simply crawl along due to the new consumption evaluation? Manuel Atzler, Project Manager of the e-miglia: “No, dawdling along doesn’t work in the rally. Actually the entire route is a test. To keep within the stipulated times, which is very important for the evaluation, requires normal speed, but without having to disregard the traffic rules. Time accuracy in the assessments is also important and in comparison to last year, the consumption is just one more criteria which can be decisive for the victory. In the end, every participant will have to develop his/her own customized strategy, that’s right for his/her vehicle.“

Michael Buse (D) surely has his very own rally concept, since he’ll be pedaling 800 km through the Alps on his Raleigh Electro-Bicycle. In answer to the question, whether he’s confident he’ll manage the Grossglockner with its approximate 1700 meters difference in altitude, the East Frisian states relaxed, that his physical condition is adequate. After various marathons and ultra courses up to 100 km, amongst them the Sahara, he’s an interesting contender, who certainly won’t have any problems with the consumption evaluation.

Not everyone is aiming at victory. Peter Reiter-Machoi, co-driver in an eMINI from TÜV SÜD, wants to create art, amongst other things, and wants to leave traces of the route on a virtual map. Horst Schneider, Board of Directors of the TÜV SÜD AG, also is the pilot of an eMINI and will utilize the e-miglia, to collect data on the topic operating range. “In 2010, the e-miglia already provided us with important insight for the detail development of the very hands-on test cycle“, Horst Schneider emphasizes.

Marc de Jong (UK) will be tackling the route in a Nissan Leaf. That’s a completely new rally experience for him, since his usual scope of functions is something of a family tradition and lies with the WRC, the World Rally Championship marketing area. De Jong: “I haven’t driven a rally in a long time and the experience with an electromobile is truly new form e. Rally without any dirt, noise and gasoline stench. I’m curious and I’m letting this experience approach, though not without ambitions.“

In comparison, Fuzzy Walter Kofler (I) from South Tyrol is a veteran rally professional. Fuzzy drove the Mille Miglia three times, but to drive precisely on the time is new for him and he still needs to experience the resources allocation of the Think City. As a man of the mountains, the passes during the e-miglia don’t however worry him.

Hansjörg Hosch (CH) from the Energy City St. Moritz, which is also the destination of the e-miglia, will be driving backwards so to say. First he has to get to Munich for the start on August 1st and then he’ll circle back home into the Engadin, via Austria/Grossglockner and Bolzano/Italy. Hosch has been driving the i-Miev privately through the mountains for a while and knows exactly what needs to be done.

Women’s teams are rare in motorsport, but the e-miglia has two of them from Germany participating. Sabine Heiß and Nina Bichlmaier (D) are in the eRUF Coupe. At the sight of this sportive vehicle men’s hearts will definitely also beat faster. The city runabout Think City already proved itself on the route through the Alps in 2010 and is piloted by Brigitte Haering and Roswitha Gumpendobler.

The reward

Naturally the CO₂-free driving and the beautiful mountain world of the chosen routes are the highest reward of the e-miglia. There is however the prize money of € 10.000 for the winning participants. In addition, the participants will receive the official e-miglia watch from THE ONE Watches directly from the CEO Anton Kraft during the team presentation. Unusual design and functionality. THE ONE watches are also energy-saving. Electricity is only used, when you want to read the time. At the push of a button, the LEDs start to glow, apart from that, the battery is nonoperative.

Experience e-mobility first-hand

Before the teams set out on Tuesday morning at 9 am on the approximately 800 kilometer long route from Munich, across the Grossglockner to Bolzano and through the Engadin to St. Moritz, the e-miglia is inviting everyone to a public driver’s camp at the TÜV SÜD offices in the Ridlerstraße 57 in Munich. Everyone can experience e-mobility live from 3:30 pm on. Starting at 5 pm, the teams and technology will be introduced by SWR anchorman Constantin Beims. A good opportunity to get to know more about the topic e-mobility from the drivers, co-drivers and experts. Ranges, charging possibilities, electricity sources, recuperation technique, insurance coverage and breakdown service are the FAQ of e-mobility.

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Munich, June, 2011

e-miglia 2011: The toughest reality check for electric mobility

• The protagonists: C-Zero, eMini, eRuf, i-miev, iON, Jetcar, Mega Van, Pedelec, Smart, Stromos, Tesla, Think, Tazzari, Twike
• Constancy rally through four Alpine countries: D-AUT-I-CH from August 1st – 5th, 2011
• Energy revolution: 800 km from Munich to St. Moritz with equal-zero-emission

On August 2nd, the e-miglia is setting out from Munich with 32 e-vehicles, suitable for daily use, and heading towards Grossglockner in the Alps. A new era of mobility begins and  demands pioneering spirit, in particular from the participants. The heroes of the future are the various e-vehicles which have undergone a big development in comparison to 2010. Depending on the model, the range is between 120 and 400 km. A quick recharge can be accomplished in as little as 30 minutes, at a regular outlet it takes up to 7 hours to fully recharge the batteries. The maximum speed of about 120 km/h is also considered suitabe for daily use. The athletes amongst the e-mobiles can even go over 200 km/h, with an acceleration from 0 to 100 in a proud 3.7 seconds. That makes a man’s heart beat faster. If it’s power you’re after, you’ll have to pay a whopping € 100.000 for the 185 kw. The compact cars for everyday use on the other hand, are available starting at € 30.000. The energy costs for 100 km are a joy, with no more than € 4. Depending on the driving style and the type of car, this can even be undercut.

The fast Tesla, known for its sportiness and far ranges, is faced with fierce competition at the e-miglia 2011. For the first time, the eRUF Roadster and the Coupe will be mixing up the starting field. Those, who still associate e-mobility with slow and purposeful vehicles, lacking any and all fun, will be surprised.

Besides the pricey high-voltage four-wheelers, the e-miglia is presenting the first series-production e-vehicles in the small car segment by the classic automobile manufacturers this year. Participating are: Mitsubishi i-miev, Citroen C-Zero, Smart City, e-Mini and the newly introduced Peugeot iON. All of them convincing and lively models with ingenious sytsems.

On to a new mobility, this is what the e-labels Jetcar, Think, Tazzari, German E-Cars and Mega have already stand for. They already participated in the premiere of the e-miglia in 2010 and mastered the great challenges.

If you assumed, the Twikers had enough with the 560 km during the e-miglia 2010, you were mistaken. Even two in the category 3-wheels will be stepping up to the starting line this year and will be briskly pedalling the 800 km. Up to now, the Pedelec can be sure to garner the category’s victory when he crosses the finish-line in St. Moritz, since he’s the only participant on two wheels who’s rising to the challenge of making his way from Munich, over the Grossglockner, to Bolzano and finally into and across the Engadin to the finish in St. Moritz.

And that’s the good thing about the e-miglia. Everyone can participate and everyone can win; the power of the motors isn’t crucial for the victory in the equal-zero-emission constancy rally.

Contact: Claudia Rickmann, phone: +49(0)89 2000 347 15, rickmann@e-miglia.com

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Munich, April, 2011

e-miglia 2011: The international e-rally forges strong alliances for e-mobility

• e-miglia partner: Allianz Versicherungs-AG, AvD and TÜV SÜD AG
• Constancy rally through four countries: D-AUT-I-CH
• 800 km in four days: from Munich to St. Moritz
• Date: August 1st – 5th, 2011
• Registration is open for everyone, a max. of 30 starting positions
• Horst Schneider, Member of the Board of the TÜV SÜD will be participating personally

A sound environment is the foundation of our existence. Nothing demonstrates this more clearly than the current events worldwide. Everybody and each one is required to make their contribution and break new ground. The e-miglia is only one approach into the direction of the future. The first international constancy rally for electric vehicles is an instrument, in order to show the world that zero emission mobility already works: during big challenges, as well as in everyday life. In the second year of the e-miglia, strong partnerships will continue to be developed and established.

The insurance company, Allianz Versicherungs-AG, is positioned amongst the Top 20 largest companies worldwide. The commitment of the Allianz will be expanded for the e-miglia 2011. The Allianz will be entering the competition as a premium partner. “The electric car is coming. And there are good reasons for that. It is imperative to initiate a technology leap, and not to wait to react until the oil reserves are running short“, Severin Moser, Chairman of the Board of the Allianz Versicherungs-AG. Close to the consumer, the Allianz is aiming at also developing solutions for accident and breakdown coverage, as well as roadside assistance for alternatively powered vehicles. Moser: “We will accompany the development of electric mobility and will continue to support our customers in the electromobile future as a reliable insurance partner“.

Since its formation in 1899, the AvD, Germany’s Automobile Club, has been active for 112 years of the 125 years of automobile history. Concentrated know-how with foresight into the future. Matthias Braun, Secretary General of the AvD: “During its second year, we will continue to extend our activities surrounding the e-miglia. The e-mobiles will be the iphones of the next generation of vehicles. The experiences we gain in the collaboration with the e-miglia will be timely implemented for our members.“

The starting signal for the e-miglia 2011 will sound on August 2nd, 2011 once again at the TÜV SÜD (Technical Control Board South) in Munich. “The premiere of the e-miglia last year really convinced us. For us, as technical service provider and as a company, that is very involved in the development of e-vehicles, it is particularly important that the e-miglia isn’t just a show drive, but that we obtain tangible consolidated findings regarding the vehicles’ capacity. This demand isn’t only maintained in 2011, the bar was even raised“, Horst Schneider, Member of the Board of the TÜV SÜD AG, emphasizes.

“From various market analyses we know, that the range in particular is one of the decisive criteria for the acceptance of e-mobility. Questions regarding the vehicles’ endurance and efficiency are crucial for the market success. This is where events such as the e-miglia help to direct the attention towards e-vehicles, to develop confidence, but also to identify technical weak spots“, Schneider points out.

Contact: Claudia Rickmann, phone: +49(0)89 2000 347 15, rickmann@e-miglia.com

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Munich, March, 2011

e-miglia 2011: Continuing on to St. Moritz

• The e-miglia is in Switzerland for the first time
• Finale on August 5^th, 2011 in St. Moritz
• Next: now the e-mobiles have about 800 km in 4 days ahead of them
• Registration opens today, only 30 starting positions

Today the entire Engadin is blanketed with snow, especially St. Moritz, the most famous Alpine meeting place. St. Moritz is also green however. When the e-miglia arrives in St. Moritz on August 5^th, the audience at the finish line will marvel: e-mobiles – quiet and clean – innovative.

Almost 150 years ago, winter tourism was invented in St.Moritz. Today, the Alpine destination is considered the epitome of exquisite resorts all over the world. The Engadine celebrates holidays picture-perfect, in style and with charm.

Here’s where visionary ideas are born: the first electric light in Switzerland lit up in St. Moritz, here’s where Europe’s first «Palace Hotel» stood, standards are still set here – like for example the Ski World Championship 2003, the first Alpine occasion, during which sustainability was consistently counted on. Furthermore, with the energy project «Clean Energy» an Alpine vacation destination was for the first time consequently committed to the use of renewable energies.

The worldwide first “quiet” and clean international street rally fits the Engadin and St. Moritz: environmentally conscious, but sportive and lively at the same time. “We’re very happy that we’re part of the e-miglia as the location for the final stage.  That way we can complement the numerous requirements St. Moritz as Switzerland’s 101^st energy city has to fulfill, as well as the efforts in all of the Upper Engadin in a valuable way” so Ariane Ehrat, CEO of the Tourism Organization Engadin St. Moritz.

With St. Moritz as the final location of the e-miglia, four countries will be traveled for the first time in 2011. A terrific event in a unique landscape is just as certain as is a memorable finish. The participants have to cover a total of 800 km starting in Munich, which amounts to a daily range of 200 km. An additional challenge.

More information and the first webisode on: www.e-miglia.com

Registration is now open on: http://www.e-miglia.com/participants/registration/

Contact: Claudia Rickmann, phone: +49(0)89 2000 347 15, rickmann@e-miglia.com

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Munich, February 17th, 2011

e-miglia 2011: Second edition of the international rally for electric vehicles