The Edison2 Very Light Car prototype was designed and built by a team of engineers, auto design specialists, aerodynamics experts, race industry professionals and others to meet the Progressive Automotive X-Prize challenge of creating a commercially viable vehicle that can exceed 100 miles per gallon of gas or its equivalent.
The Virginia-based Edison2 Very Light Car takes fuel efficiency to the extreme because its weight is a fraction of a conventional vehicle, it needs less fuel. The Edison2 team expects to achieve a fuel efficiency of 110 mpg in the city and 140 on the highway.
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The Edison2 Very Light Car Reduces Weight to Increase Gas Mileage
Trend Themes
1. Fuel Efficiency - The trend of developing vehicles with increased fuel efficiency to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
2. Lightweight Design - The trend of creating vehicles that are significantly lighter in weight to improve fuel efficiency.
3. Eco-friendly Transportation - The trend of designing and building environmentally friendly vehicles that minimize carbon emissions and resource consumption.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by focusing on developing vehicles with higher fuel efficiency and lighter design.
2. Alternative Energy - The alternative energy industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly transportation by providing sustainable fuel options and supporting the development of energy-efficient vehicles.
3. Carbon Reduction - The carbon reduction industry can contribute to the trend of eco-friendly transportation by promoting the use of low-emission vehicles and investing in technologies that reduce carbon footprints.