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CATEGORY: HYBRID & ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES

Quebec Advanced Transportation Institute (ITAQ)

State: Quebec, Ca, Vehicle Number: 10, 2005 SMART, ICE + Biodiesel (B20), Vehicle Name: Bio SMART

The Quebec Advanced Transportation Institute (ITAQ) team wants to demonstrate a fun to drive eco-friendly car. The SMART is a production vehicle which, when powered with biofuels, can deliver substantial reductions in climate change emissions and air quality improvements. Quebec hosts one the largest biodiesel producers in North America using feedstock mainly from recycled source and this is an important R&D niche for the ITAQ.





S&S AutoSport

Vehicle Number: #70, 2000 Toyota Prius, ICE: Gasoline + Battery, Vehicle Name: S&S AutoSport Prius

This is the 5th year for this 2000 classic Prius to compete in the Tour de Sol. The vehicle has been trouble free for 60,000 miles and delivers a consistent 45 mpg in daily driving. The owner is a faculty co-advisor to the University of Tulsa's Hurricane Motor Works HEV team that has built 3 hybrids since 1993 and has competed in the Tour de Sol for 7 years.









Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Toyota is committed to environmental responsibility through the design and development of cleaner and more fuel-effiicient vehicles. We will continue to focus on developing innovative and practical technologies with minimal impact on the environment.

Demonstration Vehicle: 2005 Lexus RS 400h, HEV: Gasoline + Panasonic NMH

Demonstration Vehicle: 2005 Highlander, HEV: Gasoline + Panasonic NMH

Vogelbilt
This year Vogelbilt is using 100% renewable energy in a new 2004 Ford F250 6.0L Diesel.  This truck has been modified for increased fuel economy and also has a generator on the engine PTO to produce electricity.  Aditionally, Vogelbilt's electric motorcycle will be on display during the Tour de Sol.  The motorcycle was part of the Eco Trekker TV series.

Vehicle Number: #12, Vogelbilt, 2004 Ford F250 diesel pick-up, ICE: Biodiesel (B100)

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