![]() |
Automotive X-Prize
Interesting article about the new X-Prize competition to build a car that gets at least 100mpg. Two classes, one for 4 seat/ 4 wheel versions, and one for 2 seats with no wheel requirement. All entries must be production ready.
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/04...ules-released/ |
Re: Automotive X-Prize
gallon of what? im shure a gallon of liquified hydrogen could get me further than a gallon of hemp oil
|
Re: Automotive X-Prize
Quote:
|
Re: Automotive X-Prize
IF you go to the xprize web page they say 100 miles per gallon or its equivalent.
|
Re: Automotive X-Prize
Hrm,
I wish I had more of a chemistry oriented mind, rather than a mechanical one. I think that enlies the problem, trying to find the perfect fuel that is cheap but also economical and efficient. Now I wonder if the rules will allow for a higher fuel consumption if accelerating, because it would seem plausible to get 100mpg after reaching cruising speeds. If I was to enter this, I would investigate the route cylinder shut-down, and fuel thinning. Maybe look into the use of bio-deisel, and seeing what you can do to common waste products to make them effiecient. *sigh* I wish I was more talented than I am. |
Re: Automotive X-Prize
Quote:
|
Re: Automotive X-Prize
/me wonders where my old school project in the club I was President & VP of is sitting right about now.
http://www.autoauditorium.com/TdS_Re...hotos_005.html http://www.solarquest.net/Schoolhouse/Task.asp?id=2174 http://www.foveal.com/ATdS_Report_2000.html#Report49 It would get the prize hands down. :) Good times. |
Re: Automotive X-Prize
And we have a winner(s)!
See this article in Machine Design: http://machinedesign.com/article/lig...e-x-prize-0113 PS: On a separate note, I also like the annual, sort-of thick "Suppliers Guide" issue Machine Design sends me. |
| All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:13. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Chief Delphi