Taiga and X Games Partner to Electrify X Games Aspen 2024
Taiga to Revamp X Games Fleet of Snowmobiles with Electric Nomad Sleds
X Games, the world’s premier action sports event, and Taiga Motors Corporation (“Taiga”), Canada’s leading electric powersports brand, announce a first-of-its-kind partnership which will make Taiga the exclusive Electric Snowmobile provider of X Games Aspen 2024.
For nearly 30 years, X Games has lived at the forefront of progression through its events, athletes and partnerships. This revolutionary partnership with Taiga Motors reinvents the athlete transportation onsite at X Games. The use of Taiga’s next generation Nomad sleds at X Games Aspen will reduce the emissions of its snowmobile fleet by up to 86%, lowering the event’s carbon footprint.
“Our collaboration with Taiga isn't just a sponsorship; it's a shared commitment to paving the way for a more environmentally conscious sports industry." shared Ashley Robbins, Vice President partnerships at X Games. “Together, we aren’t just aiming high —we're forging a new path towards a lower carbon future.”
Not only will the use of the electric sleds lower emissions, but it will also reduce the noise pollution as the Nomad sleds operate with little to no noise. X Games production will take advantage of the silence in new #TaigaTalk segments where hosts can conduct in-depth interviews with athletes as they ride sleds back to the competition start.
“We are delighted to be supporting the X Games in their transition towards a more eco-conscious event.” said Annick Lauzon, Marketing Director at Taiga. “The grueling operations and fast pace of the event will also prove a perfect demonstration ground for our 100% electric Nomad snowmobiles, and we hope this will encourage other events and operators to transition their snowmobile fleets to electric, without compromising on power or performance”.
The perfect sport-utility snowmobile with quiet, emission-free operations
Nomad, the world's first mass-produced 100% electric snowmobile is a game-changer for mountain operations and ski resorts. This versatile sport-utility snowmobile is emission-free and operates quietly, ensuring that the natural beauty of the area isn't disturbed by loud revving or exhaust fumes. Additionally, it requires no powertrain maintenance and doesn't require gas or oil, making it a cost-effective option over time. The ideal winter workhorse, Nomad offers a range of up to 100km and boasts an impressive towing capacity of 511 kilograms (1,125 pounds)1.
About Taiga
Taiga (TSX: TAIG) is a Canadian company reinventing the powersports landscape with breakthrough electric off-road vehicles. Through a clean-sheet engineering approach, Taiga has pushed the frontiers of electric technology to achieve extreme power-to-weight ratios and thermal specifications required to outperform comparable high-performance combustion powersports vehicles. The first models released include a lineup of electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft to deliver on a rapidly growing demand from recreational and commercial customers who are seeking better ways to explore the great outdoors without compromise. For more information, visit www.taigamotors.com
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* For illustration purposes. * ICE Snowmobile Average consumption: 19L/100 km, kW price uses North American Average: $0.15/kWh, Gas Price uses North American Average: $1.21/L, calculated based on a lifetime of 5 years and 10,000 km. Maintenance costs for informational purposes only and based on Taiga's benchmarks and analysis.
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1 Performance and Specifications: Specifications are given for informational purposes only based on Taiga's testing. Metrics (such as weight, range, speed, acceleration and battery life) may vary based on the environment, terrain, weather conditions, local regulations and final build of the ordered product.
Media Contacts
Grace Coryell, X Games PR // grace.coryell@xgames.com
Annick Lauzon, Marketing Director Taiga | +1 514 922 9225 |annick.lauzon@taigamotors.ca