LincVolt


LincVolt is a 1959 Lincoln Continental, owned by musician Neil Young, that was converted into a more fuel-efficient, hybrid demonstrator vehicle.
LincVolt participated in the X Prize Foundation#2007–2010 [Progressive Insurance Automotive XPRIZE|Xprize Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize]. The LincVolt team had to withdraw from the X Prize competition as they were making a car whereas the purpose of the competition was to produce a commercial business plan.
A documentary film was being produced by Larry Johnson before his death on January 21, 2010.
On the morning of November 9, 2010, a fire started in LincVolt's charging system while it was recharging at a warehouse belonging to Young. The car was damaged, but it has been restored. The last version of the LincVolt's hybrid engine uses Domestic-Green Carbon-Neutral Cellulosic Ethanol from Biomass.

Versions

Version 1: Prototype

In 2010 Neil Young gave a speech at the Specialty Equipment Market Association convention.
Category:Electric concept cars
Category:Neil Young
Category:Lincoln Motor Company