Local Automotive X PRIZE competitor Illuminati Motor Works was interviewed for a segment on WICS ABC 20. I didn’t get to watch the news that evening do to a problem we ended up having with our car when I got home from the Illuminati Motor Works Media Day ( Saturday June 27, 2009 ). The video that was broadcast is currently available on the WICS Channel 20 website.
I was present during the taping of this video. I’ve not taken the time to actually view the end production. It’ll be interesting to see what made the cut. I’m sure anyone who watches the segment will agree Team Captain Kevin Smith is informative but also well suited for the task of marketing their project. He’ll definitely keep you busy with the technical and scientific aspects of the vehicle build. These are things a bit over my head to be honest. I’m mostly interested in the challenge, the product and the results. Anyone who reads here often will know I feel our reliance upon fossil fuels is ridiculous. Illuminati Motor Works in their decision to build an all electric vehicle have chosen a path that could help reduce our dependency on that limited resource.
Using the links below readers can learn more about the Automotive X PRIZE competition and it’s goals. You can also read about how the Central Illinois team mentioned above is working to accomplish this task and hopefully win the competition as an underdog. It should be kept in mind that Illuminati Motor Works is actively looking for more sponsorship partners to offset the out of pocket expenses of the project. Hyundai is a Co-Sponsor whose support is greatly appreciated. But I’d venture a guess that any further donations or partnerships would be welcomed. Electric Vehicle Components recently signed on as a sponsor after Illuminati Motor Works made a team decision to build an all electric vehicle.
I’d like to give a quick thanks to the Illuminati Motor Works Team for the invitation to attend their Media Day. It was an interest way to spend a day. Not to mention the fact that it’s been years since I have been behind the scenes at any type of television production. There was one other extensive video documentary made that day. That one should have less time constraints & I’m sure less content will hit the cutting room floor during editing.
It was pointed out more than once that is sad to not see more local enthusiasm for this project. Local media has given coverage several times. But financial contributions and buzz have been hit and miss. The team has seen some national and international exposure though. As far away as the Netherlands.
Electric Bike Bicycles Electric Foldable Recumbent Tricycle Motocross Bikes Scooters
Electric car videos photos educational resources
Tesla Model S Roadster Superchargers Store locations videos photos articles
100 mpg vehicle is here it just isn’t consumer ready
If it’s as simple as putting new battery technology in an EV1 why hasn’t it been done
Got Soy BioDiesel fuel for life renewable fuel vegetable oil
Is a water powered car coming this fall
Illuminati Motor Works will be on Discovery Channel show Brink tonight
Below are links to some subjects we discussed at different times during Media Day. Channel 20 was long gone by this time.
Is weather forecasting science or a best guess estimate
Looking for a grass safe natural weed killer
I’m not an expert just a good resource
RFID ( Radio-frequency identification ) was mentioned briefly at some point around the square table discussions.
Sucking up Seventh Generation bathroom tissue into a Dyson DC17 Animal is not good
Dyson DC17 Animal Absolute cord damage
There was an interesting discussion that led to two of us pulling out our Make Magazines. I had mentioned Philip Torrone because he did demonstrations and also spoke at Gnomedex.
Phillip Torrone Demo at Gnomedex – Geek News Central
Phillip Torrone Gnomedex 2005 2006
The guys behind Maker Faire PodTech.net Video
Internet Archive: Free Download: TinyPodcast Video Edition – Gnomedex 5.0
Want to learn more about the Illuminati Motor Works Team and their electric car project? I’ll help you do just that with the resources below.
Illuminati Motor Works: Team IMW
Interested in helping the team reach their goal?
Illuminati Motor Works Sponsorship
Local Automotive X PRIZE competitor on WICS ABC 20 Video
Innovation, by Jen Danzinger Illuminati Motor Works Blog
Unfortunately I can’t link these articles individually. Here is a ton of content related to the Illuminati Motor Works project & some video
Maker Faire Austin 2008 Editor’s Choice
Eco-modding with Illuminati Motor Works
Congrats to IMW- Maker Faire Editor’s Choice 2008
IMW on The Science Channel’s “Brink”
Make: Online : Illuminati Motor Works on Brink TV
Wired Magazine January 2008 cover: the race to make 100 MPG car
IMW Eco-Modding Experiment Results (updated)
“110 MPG” HP2G Mustang Kicked Out of Progressive Automotive X-Prize Competition
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Responds to HP2g Claims
Hyundai Ecomodders to Test Effectiveness of Various Mods
“And, while Illuminati’s budget cap is the cumulative limit of the team members’ credit cards (around $10,000) plus whatever additional funding they manage to raise, Aptera has undisclosed millions in venture capital.”
1 Gallon of Gas, 100 Miles $10 Million: The Race to Build the Supergreen Car
100 mpg car could fetch Illinois team $10 million Rockford Register Star
Illuminati Motor Works | Progressive Automotive X PRIZE
Teams Home | Progressive Automotive X PRIZE
Automotive X-Prize announces first 31 teams accepted to competition
Comparing the Automotive X Prize Cars
Full list of 111 Automotive X-Prize teams released
Consumer Reports teams with X Prize Foundation on 100-mpg competition: Consumer Reports Cars Blog
About Hyundai & the environment
The Automotive X PRIZE: 5 Facts
Bright Green: Hacking The Auto X-Prize
Some interesting related content to the subject above.
What does a Fisher Paykel GWL15 washer sound like
Does Waste Management really recycle
Worm poop it’s powerful and it’s organic
Mythic Paint Zero VOC Zero carcinogenic
On behalf of the IMW team, we would like to thank you for attending our media day. It was a pleasure meeting you, and we hope to stay in touch as we continue our efforts. Thanks again.