TW4XP - Michelin Challenge Bibendum

TW4XP was designed as a project vehicle to participate in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition for vehicles capable of achieving over 100 MPGe. From the very beginning the design was aimed at later assembly-line production, as well as complying with the strict competition guidelines and on-road safety tests. The TW4XP completed all technical, safety and MPGe challenges required to win the X PRIZE in the Alternative Side-by-Side class, however as this division was the only one to have more than one successful competitor which required a final speed-based race to determine the winner. Out of 136 original competitors, Project TW4XP finished third, achieving the lowest energy consumption in the final race.

The chassis is a masterpiece of engineering, proven by the X PRIZE trials: throughout the rigorous X PRIZE challenges the light-weight and well-balanced body exhibited reliable stability and intuitive handling during both daily driving and high performance tests. The punch of the nearly silent electric drive train and stability while carving corners sends a convincing message that the TW4XP is built not only for high efficiency but also pure driving pleasure.

The following video excerpts are from the Michelin Challenge Bibendum, an annual sustainable transportation event that showcases technological research into "clean vehicles" and allows them to be assessed in real operating conditions. Martin Moescheid is driving, and the comments from the various passengers are real.

For more have a look on www.tw4xp.com.

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