The latest industry that’s going green? Dirt bike racing.

The Zero X is an electric motocross bike that’s plenty able to keep up with its petroleum-fueled peers. And the best part?

“Unlike so many other electric vehicles that are bandied about in the media, it isn’t a prototype. It’s been on the market since April.”

Haven’t seen much motocross? Here’s a sweet introductory video:

Eva Holland

Eva Holland is a historical researcher and freelance writer based in Ottawa, Canada. She is a blogger for World Hum and for Rolf Potts Vagablogging, and her travel writing has appeared in The Ottawa Citizen, and The Edmonton Journal.