Return to St. Louis Science Center

The BITW Technologies Team pushes the Vincitore' 1000 into the Center.

This past weekend the BITW Technologies Team got to display the Vincitore' 1000 at the St. Louis Science Center for a second time. It was a great day to be at the Center! The president of the X-Prize Foundation, Robert Weiss was visiting the Center to speak about the progress of the various X-Prize activities and competitions. He later came over to visit the BITW Technologies Team to see the car and ask a few questions. We pushed the VK through the front door with a few inches to spare. "Under the Hood" is a interactive hands on display of fuel technologies in that shows the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-Prize entries. It was a very informative display.

Under the Hood Display, see the middle column!

Team members fielded many questions about the VK and Bio Diesel fuel from visitors. Some of the kids asked questions like, "is it real?", "How did you get in in here?" It was an enjoyable experience to explain to the younger visitors how it works and what it can do.

George answering questions about the VK.

Once again, the VK was driven, under it's own power, from Southern Indiana to St. Louis. After the event, George drove it to Michigan, fully loaded, to perform emissions testing at Chrysler's Chelsea Proving Grounds and at the Auburn Hills Test Facility.

We were very honored to be asked to come back to the Saint Louis Science Center and more so to be considered their "Home Team". BITW Technologies Team and their families, thank all of the staff and volunteers at the Saint Louis Science Center. You guys are great!!

Dan, Ethan and George with the VK.