At the 2009 SEMA Show, attendees got a sneak peek of some of the top designs to pass the initial phase of the Progressive Automotive X Prize competition. This contest is the ultimate in eco auto design--the fastest car to pass a rigorous testing phase will win a $10 million prize--and has brought out some of the best and brightest minds.
In the gallery above, you'll see some of my photos of the 2009 entrants for the Progressive Automotive X Prize. All designs must be based on actual production cars and must be feasible to produce--no science projects in this gallery!
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco Auto Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative technologies and materials that enable the creation of more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly cars.
- Progressive Automotive X Prize
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage research and development efforts in the automotive industry to create faster and more efficient cars by offering substantial monetary rewards for successful innovations.
- SEMA Show
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcasing cutting-edge automotive designs and technologies at industry events to inspire collaboration and drive progress in the automobile industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace eco-friendly and fuel-efficient car designs and technologies to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.
- Research and Development
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development initiatives to drive advancements in automotive technology, specifically targeting fuel efficiency and performance improvements.
- Automotive Events
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organize and participate in automotive events and competitions that promote and celebrate groundbreaking design and technological advancements in the industry.
