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Three different electric bikes are competing BUT only in 100km stages not the full length stages of the normal bikes.

https://electriccyclerider.com/2024/01/12/dakar-races-to-the-future-with-mission-1000/

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Soooo... No comments?
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Dakar Rally, being on the extreme side of rallies, is definitely trying to stay on the map. Increased driver safety measures and clear(ish) statement to follow a path towards less emissions...nothing to argue against here
from www.dakar.com
from www.dakar.com
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I think it's going to be a case of "almost anything goes" over the next decade. Up until very recently, the prevailing wisdom was overwhelmingly electric, but I'm seeing a mix of electric, hybrid, and e-fuels on this front (among others). It's going to be a very interesting ten to fifteen years.
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Carlos Sainz wins in an Audi.

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Bill Dog wrote:
Carlos Sainz wins in an Audi.

Excellent.
Most!
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Loeb finished third which is also pretty damn good.
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