Challenge X is a unique multi-year engineering competition, providing 17 university teams from across North America the opportunity to create innovative advanced propulsion technology solutions to increase energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact and fundamentally change the way we power our automobiles. Each team has re-engineered a Chevrolet Equinox Crossover SUV using a range of cutting-edge clean vehicle technologies such as hybrid, plug-in or fuel cell propulsion systems. All vehicles are powered by alternative fuels such as biodiesel, ethanol and hydrogen.

Challenge X provides students the opportunity to gain real-world engineering skills and hands-on experience to prepare them for a future career in engineering. The competition also helps seed the automotive industry with engineers who are committed to advancing clean vehicle technology to address the energy and transportation challenges of the 21st Century.  Since the competition began in 2004, Challenge X has offered the industry hundreds of engineering students that are better prepared for future careers in the automotive industry.  Learn additional information about Challenge X.

WHO:	U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman
WHAT:	Remarks at Challenge X Finish Line Ceremony and gaggle
WHEN:	TOMORROW: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:30a.m. EDT
WHERE:	U .S. Department of Energy L’Enfant Plaza Promenade 1000 Independence Ave, SW Washington, D.C. 20585

** Please RSVP to attend the ceremony via e-mail or phone to Mary Ellen Menton or Valerie Hillman at 202-289-2001. Media must check- in on site by 10:00 a.m. and be pre-set by 10:15 a.m. **

NOTE: Cars will arrive at 10:15 a.m. for the finish line ceremony and program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Following the ceremony, select vehicles will be available for brief ride and drive opportunities – PLEASE NOTE IN YOUR RSVP IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN A RIDE AND DRIVE.

Challenge X 2008 Team Technologies Chart