Honda Insight 1G

[bryankwalton]

I stumbled across this today. One of the contestants for the Automotive X Prize is a team who is converting the Insight to a diesel electric hybrid, using the diesel motor from a VW Lupo.

Red Light Racing

I wish them luck, but I think they will have their work cut out for them if they hope to beat the other contestants (of which I assume Aptera to be the odds on favorite to win).

-Bryan

[IamIan]

Aptera as a 3 wheeled vehicle would not be in the same class to compete against any of the 4 wheeled vehicles... at least that was my understanding of the X-Prize rules.

[bryankwalton]

Originally Posted by IamIan

Aptera as a 3 wheeled vehicle would not be in the same class to compete against any of the 4 wheeled vehicles... at least that was my understanding of the X-Prize rules.

Hmm, that is a good question. According to this link, there are two categories -- mainstream and alternative (scroll down to the heading: Take Your Pick: Four Seats or Two). In that sections it says:

The mainstream class demands space for four adults. . . . The alternative class requires only two seats

. And both cars are listed as being in the alternative class. Regardless, I wish them both luck, for different reasons of course. I think the Aptera is the future. But I still love all 1st generation Insights.

-Bryan

[Albertha]

Interesting post dude....discussion are always helpful in one way or the other. Thanks for giving out information. It’s really nice and mean full.

[PeterRS]

Originally Posted by Albertha

Interesting post dude....discussion are always helpful in one way or the other. Thanks for giving out information. It’s really nice and mean full.

Agreed. Really the forum is too informative. I joined here to collect useful information. My posting rate is low but I frequently visit this site to read interesting topics.