They're aerodynamic, they're snappy, and, best of all, they're efficient.
The Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize has announced the finalists in its competition to develop a new breed of energy efficient vehicles.
Just 9 cars (down from 136) remain in the competition, which aims to "inspire a new generation of super fuel efficient vehicles." The cars, which go through a grueling series of tests and technical inspections to determine their road-worthiness, must be able to handle real-world scenarios. "It is about developing real, production-capable cars that consumers will want to buy, not science projects or concept cars," the X Prize Foundation explains.
Check out the finalists in the slideshow below, then vote for your favorite on the X Prize website.
The two-seater vehicle, designed by X-Tracer, has a slick aerodynamic design. The car weighs about 1350 pounds, runs on an electric battery, and should cost around $100,000.
Stats:
- Best mpg to Date: 350 mpge (miles per gallon equivalent) at constant 62 mph
- Acceleration (0–60 mph): < style="list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-style: none;">- Top Speed: 155 mph regulated, but 180 mph unrestricted
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