Edison2 is a racing team. Racing as in Le Mans, Sebring and Daytona. We are designers, engineers, mechanics, builders and drivers of very fast, championship-caliber cars, now engaged in a race – the X Prize – to build a highly efficient, safe, and well-performing automobile.
The Very Light Car is an inevitable reflection of our background. We understand how to make a car light and aerodynamic since these are two ingredients of any successful race car. We know how to make a light car strong and safe, evidenced by drivers walking away from very high-speed collisions. We realize the value of simplicity of design and clarity of function.
The X Prize sees this competition as a way to bring meaningful and rapid rather than incremental and gradual efficiency improvements to the auto industry. Not only must the winner achieve over 100 mpg, but also must meet safety and emissions standards, handle and perform well, and have a business plan capable of selling 10,000 cars per year by 2014.
The Very Light Car embodies the tradition of innovation that racing has brought to the automotive world. We are excited to be part of the X Prize competition, joining teams from around the world in creating the cars of the future.