Automotive X-Prize Winners Share $10 Million For 100MPG Car Designs

Thursday, 16 September 2010 21:46

Automotive X-Prize Winners Share $10 Million For 100MPG Car Designs

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A long and grueling competition was finally settled today as the X-Prize foundation split a $10 million purse between three teams out of 111 competing to create a safe and effective 100MPGe car. The competition has been in full swing for the last few months, as an increasing number of vehicles have

been eliminated from the running for any number of reasons. The final three have been judged to excel in maneuverability, cost-effectiveness, and other important categories, while maintaining at least a 100MPGe fuel economy rate.

The overall winner was the entry from Edison2, whose owner notes that the car took over 100 people, and more than their $5m share of the prize, to develop. Critically to this kind of competition, though, any team was allowed to compete regardless of pedigree or funding, and the industry has likely been watching the proceedings closely, keeping an eye out for tiny companies or teams with potential.

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