 |
| The Basics | Fuel Cell News | |
|
| The Basics | Fuel Cell News | |
| Michelin's
fifth-annual Challenge Bibendum-Take A deep breath-The Future of
Automobiles is in the air
Publication date:27-September-2003 |
|
 To
View Video Of Closing Day Click Here
The Golden Gate Bridge saw a different kind of traffic Thursday as more than 80 environmentally friendly vehicles participated in a rally that stretched from Infineon Raceway in Sonoma across the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. The rally marked the end of this year's Challenge Bibendum, the world's largest environmental vehicle event. Sponsored by Michelin, the event brought industry, researchers, and governmentleaders from around the world together to showcase some amazing technology. Luxury cars, mid-size cars, compact cars, pick-up trucks, heavy-duty trucks and even buses took part in this year's event. All have reduced emissions and many have quieter, more efficient engines thanks to advancements in technology. And with the world becoming more environmentally conscious, alternative choices in vehicles are growing in popularity, not only because they are better for the environment, but because they perform. Vehicles have to hold up to strenuous testing. After all, that's a major part of Michelin's three-day event. There was also fun ways to showcase this new technology, such as rally through Sonoma Valley, across the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco. Michelin's Challenge Bibendum has gained in popularity each year. Next year's event will be held in Shanghi, China. ~ |
 |
