Head Hunter, #2

UTEP

El Paso, TX

 The UTEP team converted a 1999 Chevy Silverado to run on E85 type fuel for the 1999 and 2000 Ethanol Vehicle challenges. The team consists of ten members, one advisor, and one assistant advisor. Seven team members were undergrads studying mechanical engineering.

E-Stream, #3

TeamEV 2001

Princeton Junction, PA

 Team EV is a private group made up of three high school and college students with a keen interest in engineering, computers, and the environment. We are novice alternative energy enthusiasts with hopes for careers in the field.

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E.D. (Electronic Diesel), #4

Lawrence Tech Engineering

Southfield, MI

ED is powered by a charge-depleting parallel hybrid electric powertrain consisting of a 58 horsepower electric motor and a modified direct injected turbo diesel engine coupled in parallel to a Volkswagen transmission. Last year, this vehicle placed first in the hybrid vehicle category.

Response 2 E, #5

Lawrence Tech Engineering

Southfield, MI

 Response 2E was built in 1993 as a contender in the HEV challenge sponsored by the US Department of Energy. After many competitions and displays, including one on the White House lawn, it was converted to electric in 2000 resulting in a much lighter, quicker vehicle.

Caballito Motor Scooter, #6

People's Republic of China Team

Kailua, HI

The Caballito is a sleek all-electric motor scooter designed to be practical and affordable for developing countries. The 36-volt Quick Change battery pack can be replaced in under 60 seconds. The Catallito is a 2-passenger scooter with a rugged, all composite body that is capable of speeds up to 45 mph.

Zodiac, #7

Irondequoit Tech Team

Rochester, NY

The West Irondequoit HS team consists of 17 students and five adult team leaders. Our goal is to provide a safe after-school club that focuses on problem solving and real world engineering. This is the first year the team has competed in the Tour.

Greaseltron, #8

Vermont Technical College

Randolph, VT

Team Vermont Technical College is returning for their third Tour de Sol with a grease-powered hybrid Chevy S-10. Many will remember them from the mooing green spotted cow Morocco. Greaseltron's fuel is made up of entirely from using frying oil, and the exhaust smells like French fries!

Sunergy II, #10

Ethel Walker School

Simsbury, CT

Ethel Walker students enter the Tour de Sol for the third time this year. We function as the race crew for a 1996 Solectria force, an all electric vehicle using new Ovonic nickel metal hydride batteries. This all female team has witnessed tremendous changes in technology since its first Tour in 1992.

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Solectria Super Force, #11

Team New England

Chelsea, MA

Team New England is returning for the third time with their Solectria Super Force. This vehicle, originally built by Solectria Corporation, has been significantly modified, and a trailer, which holds additional batteries has been added to increase the driving range of the vehicle.

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The Olympian, #16

The Pirates

Cinnaminson, NJ

A 1987 Ford Escort was converted in 1996 to a clutch less electric vehicle under Robert Deats's supervision. Oliver Parry and his students provided parts and technical support. Our largest sponsor has been Eugene Lemieux of Valley Forge's Eastern Electric Vehicle Club. The car is a strong performer with a second and two forth place finishes in three years.

Paradyne/Proxima, #17

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK

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Kineticar III, #18

Kineticar

Waterbury, CT

Kineticar III is a charge-depleting hybrid, with a range of 350+ miles. In 1999 we tied for first place in the hybrid category. We drove it from Waterbury to NYC and to Washington DC. The vehicle performs well at highway speeds.

Team #19

Team #19

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Solar Black Bear, #20

UM Solar Vehicle Team

Orono, ME

This year marks the third appearance of the Solar Black Bear in the Solar Commuter Category, defending its two consecutive first place finishes. The team has implemented a completely new solar array, a larger battery, and made changes to the weight distribution to increase overall handling. The Black Bear is now even more practical in everyday use.

Soljourner 1, #22 & Soljourner 2, #21

W. Philadelphia HS Electric
Vehicle Team

Philadelphia, PA

The West Philly Team is back for its second year. Its hybrid electric Jeep is equipped with a 36HP MTS brushless DC motor getting power from 28 Deka DC24 batteries (336 volts). The students built their own generator with a Linamar 14HP propane motor and a high efficiency 14HP MTS brushless DC motor. Michelin has provided their low rolling resistance tires.

Team #25

Geomino, #27

CCSU Solar Electric Research Team

New Britain, CT

The Central Connecticut State University's Solar Electric Research Team has been engaged in research and development of alternative energy motorcycles for the past seven years. The team has won the Tour de Sol several times. This year, they will compete with the Geomino automobile hybrid, a three-year project.

Team #28

Team #28

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The Hare, #29

Wattsmen

Falmouth, ME

The Falmouth High School engineering team, the Wattsmen, are excited to return to the Tour de Sol after a four-year absence. To prepare for our return, we've spent the winter prepping our 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit, the Hare, and are in the process of building a generating trailer, the Tortoise.

Climate Cooler, #30

Micronesia Team

Experimental motor scooter/motorcycle designed for low cost quick switch as either scooter or motorcycle. Selectable transportation modes allow vehicle ase cost to cover a range of needs. Inexpensive lead acid Quick Change battery variety AMP hour packs allow fueling either mode. Two passenger "family vehicle" for primary export market.

Al C. O'Holic, #35

UWAFT

Waterloo, ON

 UWAFT is an undergraduate student team that has participated in various alternative fuel competitions. Our most recent vehicle is a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado that has been converted to run on E85. The focus of the team is to reduce emissions without compromising performance or efficiency.

Aluminum Cow, # 37

UW Madison-Team Paradigm

Madison, WI

The University of Wisconsin-Madison hybrid vehicle team has build and competed in hybrid vehicle competitions since the team was founded in 1991. The Aluminum Cow, along with its counterparts, Electric Cow, Future Cow, and Moolenium DOE hybrid vehicles, outperforms its stock vehicle competition.

Moonshine's Revenge, #40

University of Nebraska

Lincoln, NE

UNL has been participating in alternative fuel competitions for the past ten years with the three-year Ethanol Vehicle Challenge being the most recent. Moonshine's Revenge was converted to dedicated E85 use by a 30-member student engineering team over the past 10 years as part of an engineering curriculum.

Solar Market Insight, #41

Naoto Inoue

Arundel, ME

Naoto Inoue is a proud owner of a Honda Insight, and a partner in Talmage Solar Engineering, Inc. Naoto got involved in renewable energy in 1976, and built his own electric vehicle in 1991. He ordered his gasoline-electric hybrid Insight as soon as he heard of its planned debut to support Honda's effort to build clean cars. This will be Naoto's second year with the Tour, and his wife, Susan, will be his navigator.

EV-Sport, #45

Pro-ZEV EV-Sport

Lafayette Hill, PA

Our team is a group of friends and relatives who share an interest in a sustainable transportation future. We have come together to support the EV-Sport project, as both an example of fun, practical, pollution-free transportation and a look at what might have been if electric automobiles had developed as internal combustion cars did over the past century.

PET Sunray Transporter, #51

PET World Team

Kailua, HI

This all-electric, 2-passenger, 3-wheeled vehicle is an enclosed vehicle, registering as a motorcycle in most developing countries. It has a Quick-Change battery pack that allows for easy refueling, and unlimited range at good speeds. The seating height provides for passenger safety. Its all-composite body assures durability.

Solar Bolt, #61

Solar Bolt Team

Bolton, CT

About 25 students and teachers worked through the ear to improve the Solar Bolt, which was started in 1992. Support from various departments and the local community has been essential to the project's success. Over the years, the team has bested its own range records several times! It holds the range record for lead acid battery vehicles at 165 miles on a single charge.

Garnet One, #62

Swarthmore College HEV Team

Swarthmore, PA

Garnet One is a student-built CNG-series hybrid from Swarthmore College, a small liberal arts college near Philadelphia. Swarthmore's team consists of a handful of undergraduate students advised by two faculty members. The team is also beginning work on Garnet 2 and 2110 Suzuki Swift HEV conversion.

Phantom SOL, #66

UM Solar Vehicle Team

Orono, ME

Originally a GMC-S15 pickup, the Phantom has been drastically re-engineered for economy, power, and performance, dispelling stereotypes that EVs were impractical and weak. It features new technologies since last year. A new, lightweight fiberglass body plays a major role in the vehicle's overall endurance.

Toyota Prius, #70

S&S Auto Sport

Tulsa, OK

Robert Straton, emeritus professor of electrical engineering at University of Tulsa, will participate in the Tour for the first time. He has been an advisor to University of Tulsa's student team, and is excited about participating in his new gas-electric hybrid 4-seater sedan, the Toyota Prius. The Prius is a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV).

Sungo, #72

SEV Club of NHTI

Concord, NH

Sungo was built and has been continuously improved by the New Hampshire Technical Institute's Sustainable Energy Ventures Club. The two-seat, purpose-built electric vehicle can reach over 90 mph, and has placed first at the Tour several times. It uses 14 Ovonic nickel metal hydride batteries and two 28 Hp AC motors. Eight years ago the club installed a 1000w solar array on their school to charge the EVs. Further modifications include: machining of one piece front brake rotors, a battery voltage checker (it can check the charge of all 14 batteries individually all at one time) called batta port (this was hand made by a student at NHTI), and rewiring of the batteries.

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SEVRX, #75

Solar Knights

Potsdam, NY

While new to the Tour, the Clarkson Solar Knights are no strangers to solar racing. With five cars to their credit during 12 years of participating in the GM Sunrayce, the Solar Knights will draw on this wealth of experience while developing their newest vehicle, SERVX.

Envirocycle III, #89

CCSU Solar Electric Team

New Britain, CT

The Central Connecticut State University's Solar Electric Research team is engaged in research and development of alternative energy motorcycles for the past seven years. The team has won the Tour de Sol several times. This year they will compete with the Geomino automobile hybrid, a three year project.

Sunpacer, #92

Cato Meridian HS

Cato-Meridian HS Tech Team, Cato, NY. This is Sunpacer's ninth straight year competing in the Tour de Sol. During this time, Sunpacer has won its class several times and has been honored with many efficiency awards. This year's team consists of crew chief Arronfold, driver Ashley Davenport, chief navigator Tim Soin, backup navigator Amber Ross, and technology teacher Earl Billings.

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ReCharger, #166

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT

Unlike many other electric vehicles, our 1984 Ford Ranger is a true utility vehicle. While performance has been improved beyond that of the original gasoline engine model, neither safety nor load carrying capacity have been compromised. This truck will cruise with highway traffic, or handle like a sports car on country roads.

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Honda EV Plus, #501

MA Dep't of Environmental Protection

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Port Authority is showcasing Solectria's CitiVan Plus, a gas-electric hybrid delivery van. It is one of 32 electric vehicles plus 38 CNG vehicles operated by MassPort at Logon Airport. Along with all-electric shuttle buses, baggage and people movers, and airplane tugs, these vehicles are reducing ground-level pollution around Logan and other airports.

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2001 Honda Insight, #502

American Honda Motor Co.

Washington, DC

The 2001 Honda Insight is the Tour's official Pace Car. Introduced in 1999 as the first gas-electric hybrid for sale in the U.S., the 2001 model offers a Continuously Variable Transmission that combines an automatic transmission's convenience with a manual's performance and fuel economy. It features Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system and never needs to be plugged in.

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2001 Honda Insight, #502

American Honda Motor Co.

Washington, DC

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will showcase an electric Ford Ranger. This battery-powered truck is one of 247 EVs in the State-owned fleet. It demonstrates the ability of these "zero emission" vehicles to meet many of our daily transportation needs as well as meeting EPA's clean air standards. NYS is fast becoming home to a large number of clean transportation technologies.

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Dodge Durango Hybrid, #504

DaimlerChrysler

Auburn Hills, MI

Beginning in 2003, DaimlerChrysler will market a gas-electric hybrid version of the popular Dodge Durango SUV. The Durango hybrid, with DaimlerChrysler's patented Through-the-Road hybrid powertrain, will achieve 20-25 percent better fuel economy and performance compared with the conventional Durango.

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2001 Civic GX, #505

American Honda Motor Co.

Washington, DC

Honda's 2001 Civic GX is powered by a dedicated compressed natural gas engine. It contains Honda's Continuously Variable Transmission which offers an automatic's convenience with a manual's performance and fuel efficiency. It is a Super Ultra-Low Emission vehicle (SULEV), emitting 96% less pollutants than a typical car. U.S. EPA named the GX "The Cleanest Car on Earth" with an internal combustion engine. It is sold nationwide.

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Dodge Ram Contractor Special, #506

DaimlerChrysler

Auburn Hills, MI

This hybrid Dodge Ram pickup, to be marketed by DaimlerChrysler in 2004, offers double environmental benefits. On the road, it achieves 15 percent better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and better performance than the conventional Ram. Off the road, the vehicle converts to a low-emission 20 kW stationary electrical generator for work, recreation or home use.

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JEEP Commander, #507

DaimlerChrysler

Auburn Hills, MI

This luxury SUV is a prototype developed by DaimlerChrysler. It includes an ultra-clean fuel cell powertrain that delivers double the fuel efficiency, housed in a strong, lightweight thermoplastic body. The fuel cell powertrain includes an on-board reformer to extract hydrogen from gasoline for use in the power cell.

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GEM, #508

DaimlerChrysler

Auburn Hills, MI

With the GEM, DaimlerChrysler is the world's leading marketer of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. The battery-powered vehicle comes in 2- and 4-passenger cars and two utility versions. GEMs, certified as zero emission vehicles, replace internal combustion vehicles for the most common, most-polluting short trips around the neighborhood.

TH!NK City, #509

Ford TH!NK Mobility

Carlsbad, CA

The TH!NK City is a great urban vehicle - and it's highway worthy! With this two-seat electric vehicle you could squeeze into the tightest space outside your favorite restaurant. Later cruise home and plug in to recharge - without stopping at the gas station. Already a hit in Scandinavia, it will be for sale in the U.S. in 2002.

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Solectria CitiVan Plus, #510

MassPort

East Boston, MA

Massachusetts Port Authority is showcasing Solectria's CitiVan Plus, a gas-electric hybrid delivery van. It is one of 32 electric vehicles plus 38 CNG vehicles operated by MassPort at Logan Airport. Along with all-electric shuttle buses, baggage and people movers, and airplane tugs, these vehicles are reducing ground-level pollution around Logan and others airports.

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TH!NK Neighbor, #511

Ford TH!NK Mobility

Carlsbad, CA

TH!NK Neighbor, which meets the new federal requirements for low-speed vehicles, combines of the benefits of economical electric transportation with a safe comfortable ride. It is ideal for resorts, closed communities, and suburban environments.

TH!NK Bike Fun, #512

Ford TH!NK Mobility

Carlsbad, CA

With Ford's new electric bike, riders of all ages and interests will have the opportunity to bike further, faster, and easier. The bike includes state-of-the-art electronics for easy bicycling across any terrain and is perfect for all active lifestyles. The TH!NK bike fun is a street bike.

Parade, #513

ATT R&D

Seoul, Korea

Advanced Transportation Technologies R&D Co. is proudly presenting the all-electric Parade five-seat station wagon, pre-production prototype. ATT R&D's goal is to offer price competitive EVs at low volume production. Quality parts are chose for their energy efficiency. The vehicles incorporate extensive use of aluminum and aerospace technology body panels to keep weight low and to increase recyclability.

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TH!NK Bike Traveler, #514

Ford TH!NK Mobility

Carlsbad, CA

Bring TH!NK bike traveler along on your boat, plane or in the trunk of your car. Effortlessly unfold the compact frame with a simple, three-step procedure. Then enjoy the benefits of a well-designed bike combined with a state-of-the-art electric motor. With TH!NK bike traveler, you can conveniently extend your transportation options or explore new places. TH!NK bike traveler is available at select retail outlets and through our website: www.thinkmobility.com.