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The white stars on the map above could be used as the guidelines for a really fun road trip, if you're interested in learning as much as you can about the future of clean vehicles. From established companies (Tesla, Tata) to start-ups (Aptera) to high-school teams (West Philly EVX), these are the 43 qualified teams that have passed the Design Judging phase and will take part in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. Up next will be some tremendous photo opportunities when the cars enter the "formal vehicle challenges" in the spring.
The 43 teams come from 18 states and 10 countries and represent six different fuel types. The 43 teams will enter 53 vehicles in the Mainstream (28) and Alternative Classes (25). Originally, there were 111 teams in the running with 135 vehicles. The recent drop out rate has been notable, with vehicles like the LincVolt and HP2G deciding to focus on other pursuits.
Where and when the performance testing will start will be "announced shortly;" a final winners of the $10 million prize will be named next September, but it looks like not everyone is in the contest for the money.
[Source: Automotive X Prize]
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