Environmental Economics tells me that the X-Prize foundation is going to be offering a cool $25 million to anybody who develops a superefficient (and marketable) automobile.
I know almost nothing about cars, but it strikes me that most of the people who love cars don’t know or care much about the environment. (If you are a car nut who also happens to be an environmentalist, speak up and leave a comment. Prove me wrong!)
But that’s why this kind of prize may just be necessary to make fuel efficient cars a reality. X-Prize foundation, I dont know who you are or where you came from, but you guys are awesome. Keep doing what you’re doing!
And if you actually know stuff about cars, then what are you waiting for?
Actually, my father cares both about cars and the environment. Last year he entered an old Ford Escort running bio-diesel into a fuel efficiency rally up in Albany and won for the most efficient bio-diesel vehicle.
Here is a picture of he and I in front of the trophy. (and the main page is here)
That being said however, I don’t think he has any interest in inventing a new type of car at the moment.
I’m keeping my design under wraps until they up the prize to $50 million.
I’ve spent more for cars that used less.
I am not a car nut but fix school buses to run more efficiently and burn less diesel. I think the idea of a 100mpg car is fantastic. The price would be untouchable for most of us but a admirable vision to say the least!