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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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$10 million prize for 100 mpg car

Word is that the X-Prize Foundation, which has given awards for civilian space flights, will offer a $10 million prize for production-ready vehicles that get 100 miles per gallon or more. Announcement to come at the New York Auto Show. The winner is the one to produce the most production-ready vehicles.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Let me get right on that.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Either the X Prize foundation is owned by Exxon, or they will hold their own $2omillion dollar contest...
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Umm, why not just hypermile the hell out of a hybrid of diesel and see what you get?
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Um there is a whole website dedicated to honda insights which get 100mpg or more
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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It has to be a production car that can be bought stock that gives you 100mpg, this is old news, or possibly someone else into the mix. I remember hearing about this a couple years ago.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by swiftrx8
It has to be a production car that can be bought stock that gives you 100mpg, this is old news, or possibly someone else into the mix. I remember hearing about this a couple years ago.
Right, the key is producing them in mass quantities. The goal isn't to produce just one. The winner is the one to produce the most production-ready vehicles.
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Sweet, the show opens tomorrow at 11am for the public!
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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It can be done.

But no one will buy it. (Or just not enough people)
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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I'll be there on Sunday WOOOOT! cant wait for the FREE STUFF and Stunt Drive in the front.~
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Last year they only gave out free Clearasil (sp?) sample lotion packs. That sucked ***.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NaarLeven
Um there is a whole website dedicated to honda insights which get 100mpg or more
Am I correct in saying that the record stands at 180 mpg?

EDIT: 180.91 mpg, damn...

http://www.motherjones.com/news/feat...rmilers-4.html
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