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Episode 14: George Parker of Fuel Vapor Technologies
Monday, 28 July, 2008
An interview with George Parker of Fuel Vapor Technology, conducted on March 22nd, 2008 at the New York Auto Show. Notes: - team of half a dozen people - thought AXP was a great match with their existing efforts - tandem seat discussion - 3-wheel discussion - wants to be in the same class as "any car" - idea for this car has been a long, rough road - since he was 17! - he worked in the aircraft industry, knows aerodynamics - market niche = high efficiency, fun commuter car - being part of the Automotive X Prize has given them a lot of exposure - friends and family provided initial investment - they have 3 cars, shop, equipment, rent covered, all by a small group of investors - looking for investor with deeper pockets, integrity, passion (they are picky) - thousands of inquiries to buy their car - plan to sell when they achieve 100 MPG - working on a series hybrid version, as well as the fuel vapor technology - praises organizers of the AXP for how well it's going For more information, please visit X Prize Cars
