Military Mobile Power Contest

The U.S. Military wants to lighten the load soldiers carry by reducing the size and weight of batteries they carry to power necessary high-tech gear. As a result, the Military is offering a $1 million prize to the individual or team who can do so.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/07/16/wearable.power.prize/index.html

Plug-in Hybrid Cars

In a move reminiscent of the X Prize, internet powerhouse Google is giving away millions to underwrite efforts to move plug-in hybrid autos to market faster.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-06-18-google-hybrid-cars_N.htm

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