Auto X PRIZE Cruises Into Michigan for 2010 Competition
We’ve long been fans of the Auto X PRIZE, the automobile competition sponsored by Progressive Insurance. The set of contests is meant to “inspire a new generation of super-efficient vehicles that help break America’s addiction to oil and stem the effects of climate change,” with a $10 million dollar purse up for grabs. Now comes word from the foundation that it will partner with the state of Michigan’s economic development corporation to host multi-stage on-track challenges for 2010. Whether it’s been getting the private sector into space , bringing in tried and true organizations like Consumer Reports as a testing organization , working with the federal government on funding, or even having former …
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