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Qualified Teams

Qualified Teams have passed the second judging stage of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. After acceptance of their Registration Application, these teams went on to pass a rigorous review of their Business Plan and initial Technical Specifications. They are now working to meet the challenges of the next technical qualifier, which will take place in Spring 2010.

These competitors come from a variety of backgrounds ranging from large auto manufacturers to independent backyard inventors. They heard the call to action and decided that they can make a difference.

Ambitious teams from around the world will work to design and build production-capable, super-efficient, clean vehicles that people want to buy.

Each team has a different strategy for winning the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE, and each idea has the potential to revolutionize the world. Their stories are inspiring, and we are pleased to provide you with the opportunity to get to know each of our competitors. Follow their progress through their blogs, videos and press articles to see how they are making a difference in your world.


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  • AMERICAN HYPOWER
    Colorado (USA)
    Vehicle Name: ZAMS
    Powertrain: HEV
    Fuel: Gasoline & Hydrogen
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • AMP
    Ohio (USA)
    Vehicle Name: amp'd Sky
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • APET-X
    Hong Kong & Taiwan (China)
    Vehicle Name: Salamander
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Mainstream

  • APTERA
    California (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Aptera 2e
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • BDCOTSRUS
    Florida (USA)
    Vehicle Name: BD1
    Powertrain: HEV
    Fuel Type: Biodiesel
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • BITW TECHNOLOGIES
    Indiana (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Vincitore’ 1000
    Powertrain: ICE
    Fuel Type: Biodiesel
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • COMBINED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (CTS)
    Maryland (USA)
    Vehicle Name: CTS
    Powertrain: Parallel Hybrid Vehicle
    Fuel Type: Gasoline
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • CORNELL 100 MPG+ TEAM
    New York (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Redshift
    Powertrain: Series PHEV
    Fuel Type: Diesel
    Design: New
    Class: Mainstream

  • DELTA MOTORSPORT
    Silverstone (UK)
    Vehicle Name: E-4 Coupe
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Mainstream

  • EDISON2
    Virginia (USA)
    Vehicle Name:Very Light Vehicle (1 -5)
    Powertrain: ICE
    Fuel Type: E85
    Design: New
    Class: Mainstream (3) & Alternative (2) (Side-by-Side and Tandem)

  • ELTRA
    Illinois (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Eltra
    Powertrain: PHEV
    Fuel Type: Gasoline
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • ENGINER
    Michigan (USA) / China
    Vehicle Name: Hybrid Steam Vehicle
    Powertrain: PHEV
    Fuel Type: Gasoline & Steam
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • ENVERA
    California (USA)
    Vehicle Name: XP1 & XP2
    Powertrain: Advanced Variable Compression Ratio Engine
    Fuel Type: Gasoline
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream & Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • FVT RACING
    British Columbia (Canada)
    Vehicle Name: eVaro
    Powertrain: HEV
    Fuel Type: Gasoline
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Tandem)

 
  • GLOBAL-E
    Louisiana (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Pulse & G1
    Powertrain: BEV & PHEV
    Fuel Type: Gasoline & N/A
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • GOMECSYS
    The Netherlands
    Vehicle Name: Gomecsys 1 & 2
    Powertrain: ICE
    Fuel Type: Gasoline or E85 & Gasoline
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • ILLUMINATI MOTOR WORKS
    Illinois (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Seven
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Mainstream

  • LIBERTY MOTORS GROUP
    Ohio (USA)
    Vehicle Name: TBD
    Powertrain: ICE
    Fuel Type: Gasoline
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • OPTAMOTIVE
    Ontario (Canada) & California (USA)
    Vehicle Name: E-Rex
    Powertrain: Battery Electric Vehicle
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • RACEABOUT ASSOCIATION
    Helsinki (Finland)
    Vehicle Name: Electric RaceAbout
    Powertrain: Battery Electric Vehicle
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • SABA MOTORS
    California (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Carbon Zero Roadster
    Powertrain: Battery Electric Vehicle
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • SPIRA
    Thailand
    Vehicle Name: Spira4U
    Powertrain: ICE
    Fuel Type: Gasoline
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Tandem)

  • SSI RACING
    California (USA)
    Vehicle Name: 2SSIC-65
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • TANGO (COMMUTER CARS)
    Washington (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Tango T600
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Tandem)

  • TATA MOTORS
    India and Coventry (UK)
    Vehicle Name: Indica Vista EV-X
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • TEAM EVI
    North Carolina (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Wave II
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel: N/A
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • TEAM EVX
    Texas (USA)
    Vehicle Name: SMART EVX
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel: N/A
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • TEAM FOURSIGHT
    West Virginia (USA)
    Vehicle Name: FourSight & TwinSight
    Powertrain: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle & Battery Electric Vehicle
    Fuel Type: Biodiesel & N/A
    Design: Conversion & New
    Class: Mainstream & Alternative (Tandem)

  • TEAM HYDROPHI
    Maine (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Ford 500 Phi Ride
    Powertrain: Power on Demand HEV
    Fuel Type: Diesel & Water
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • TEAM ULV-3
    Minnesota (USA)
    Vehicle Name: ULV-3 HSDe
    Powertrain: Hybrid Electric Vehicle
    Fuel Type: Biodiesel
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • TTW ITALIA
    Turin (Italy)
    Vehicle Name: TTW One
    Powertrain: HEV
    Fuel Type: Biodiesel
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Tandem)

  • TW4XP
    Rosethal (Germany)
    Vehicle Name: TW4XP
    Powertrain: BEV & Human
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • URBEE
    Manitoba (Canada)
    Vehicle Name: Urbee
    Powertrain: PHEV
    Fuel Type: E85
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • VEPERFORMANCE
    Quebec (Canada)
    Vehicle Name: VE1
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: Conversion
    Class: Mainstream

  • WEST PHILLY HYBRID X TEAM (EVX TEAM)
    Pennsylvania (USA)
    Vehicle Name: EVX Focus & EVX GT
    Powertrain: PHEV
    Fuel Type: Gasoline & Biodiesel
    Design: Conversions
    Class: Mainstream & Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Washington (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Viking 45
    Powertrain: HEV
    Fuel Type: Gasoline
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)

  • WIKISPEED
    Washington (USA)
    Vehicle Name: SGT01
    Powertrain: ICE
    Fuel Type: Gasoline
    Design: New
    Class: Mainstream

  • X-TRACER TEAM SWITZERLAND
    Uster (Switzerland)
    Vehicle Name: E-Tracer 7002 & E-Tracer 7009
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Class: Alternative (Tandem) & Alternative (Tandem)

  • ZAP
    California (USA)
    Vehicle Name: Alias
    Powertrain: BEV
    Fuel Type: N/A
    Design: New
    Class: Alternative (Side-by-Side)