The Progressive Automotive X Prize has long been considered the “holy grail” of vehicle efficiency. The $ 5 million main prize is awarded to a four-passenger automobile that gets 100 miles per gallon. There are two cars that may very well win the prize when trials in Michigan complete.
Detailing the Automotive Xprize
The Automotive XPrize is supported by the XPrize foundation. The Automotive XPrize was announced in 2008. The competition uses guidelines depending on EPA estimating procedures. The main prize is given to a four passenger automobile, while two half-prizes are given to one and two passenger vehicles. The cars entered within the Automotive X Prize need only be proof of concept cars, not production-ready.
The competition for Automotive X Prize money
The competition for the Automotive X Prize started on April 26 in Michigan. The 3 classes of automobiles have been put through their paces. City driving is emulated in some of the tests. Driving situations comparable to highway driving are also a part of the competition. The target is 110 miles per gallon, though to receive the XPrize a team only has to get 100 mpg. There needs to be certain safety and performance thresholds met as well.
Ingenuity on display at XPrize races
The real-world conditions the Automotive XPrize competitors have to work in lend themselves to last-minute ingenuity. . Some teams are using homemade air conditioners to make certain they meet that requirement. Driving techniques that make gallons of gas go even further are also on display.
The possibility of winning the XPrize
There are two cars that are still in the running for the Automotive XPrize. A set of tests intended for safety are likely to be done on both vehicles. The award can be given to whichever vehicle passes these tests.
