Combined Technology Solutions, CTS, is using skunk works methodology and racing technology to build their car using a production body, like the Ford Lincoln MKS, GM Cadillac CTS or the Mercedes CLS, depending upon the manufacturing alliance created. Most body styles could be used as the chassis is so constructed that it permits resizing changes for the different body styles. This process will make the car lighter while still being very comfortable and extremely safe.

A low rolling resistance technology, developed by CTS, will help improve losses usually experienced by production cars while improving handling. The car will be powered, in part, by a small displacement, high horsepower, internal combustion engine with the CTS Lean Burn technology. This technology, while developed to reduce emissions, will be used to increase fuel mileage while having high horsepower when required.

The engine will be able to use most fuels; gasoline, natural gas, hydrogen, ethanol, E85, methanol, propane or any combination. The secondary power system will involve electric motor(s) for propulsion and act as generators for braking, regenerating electricity.

A lithium ion battery bank will store energy for use as needed. There will be a plug-in feature for charging the batteries if desired. The multi-fueled lean burn engine will run through a novel 6 speed transmission to the rear wheels. All combined, the engine and the motors total over 400 plus horsepower when asked for full power.

Other technologies involve solar chargers, thermo-electric generation, personal environmental control, alternative methods for air conditioning and other developments. The methodology to accomplish this project uses science, work ethics, talent and out of the box solutions. The team assembled for this has experience in doing impossible things with enthusiasm and professionalism in condensed time frames and we are poised to win the competition.