The winner of the 100 MPGe X Prize was recently announced (MPGe = miles per gallon or energy equivalent). Here are photographs of some of these highly energy efficient cars, colourfully illustrating the point that large prizes have a role to play in stimulating new green technologies. X-Prize is planning to offer other X-Prizes in the energy and environment space, and are always open for suggestions.

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