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 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

Prime builder: Johnathan Goodwin of H-Line Conversions, Wichita, KansasGenerator: Mazda Wankel enginePrime mover electric motor: UQM 15 kW prime moverBatteries: ?

In 2010 Neil Young gave a speech at the Specialty Equipment Market Association convention.Prime builder: Roy Brizio Street Rods, San Francisco; Perrone Robotics; and Johnathan GoodwinGenerator: Capstone Microturbine 30 kWPrime mover electric motor: UQM 150 kW prime moverBatteries: Thunder Sky lithium iron phosphate battery pack made in China, #110 of 110 Amp-Hour

Prime builder: Roy Brizio Street Rods, San Francisco; and Perrone RoboticsGenerator: Capstone Microturbine 30 kWPrime mover electric motor: UQM 150 kW prime moverBatteries: A123 Systems lithium-ion battery pack