Three Teams Split $10 Million Automotive X-Prize [X Prize]

Of the 136 fuel-efficient vehicles entered into the 2010 Progressive Insurance Automotive X-Prize, three 100 MPG contenders emerged victorious this week to share within the $10 million prize. These are their names:

The $5 million ” Mainstream class” winner was Edison2′s Very Light Car (VLC), seen above. The 830 lb. lightweight achieves 100MPG+ via its 40 horsepower motorcycle engine.

The $2.5 million Alternative Class-Tandem class winner was the brilliant yellow E-Tracer.

Lastly, the other Class winner was the Wave II, a batter-electric hybrid created by Li-Ion Motors. Congrats to all three and the 133 other competitors who competed in this hard, yet important competition. [ Big apple Times ]

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