Great Race

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- When renewable-fuel powered cars and vintage automobiles begin the 100th anniversary re-run of the famous 1908 New York to Paris "Great Race" next year, they will be joined by a group of car enthusiasts with a unique mission: promote hybrid cars by driving around the world on the least amount of fuel possible.

Ten teams driving hybrid electric cars will join the Innovation Class of next summer's Great Race from New York to Paris and attempt to complete the almost 22,000 mile (35,000 km) course by driving as efficiently as possible. 'Hypermilers', as they are known, push the limits of fuel efficiency and achieve unheard of miles-per-gallon readings of as high has 100 mpg.