Wired online has a great update of the Auto X-Prize.
It went from 12 to 66 entrants.
Entrants origins number 9 countries.
There are two classes of vehicles :
Mainstream Class - with 4 wheel/4 passenger/and standard options expected in a modern vehicle.
Alternative Class - with an open allowance which includes the sexy Tesla roadster (shown right).
The vehicles will prove their mettle in a series of long distance races (nothing makes product development fun like a competition).
Its long but worth the read. Take a look at the future of design. You just know the large auto manufacturers are looking over their shoulders. Not so much because of the threat but just to see what outsiders can do.
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