With Automotive X Prize wrapped up at MIS, teams are urged to develop their programs

With visions of any portion of the $10 million prize slipping away from all but a few, the Progressive Automotive X Prize competitors turned their attention to the commercial future of their cars during Tuesday’s leadership conference at Michigan International Speedway.

The on-track portion of the X Prize competition ended with only five teams in three categories having a realistic shot at the prize money in the quest for 100 miles per gallon (or the equivalent for electric vehicles).