II Motive 'Switch'
Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Entry

"We are dissapointed to be backing away from the competition, but at this time our focus is to grow our design and engineering services. We continue to believe in the need for this type of competition and wish the X PRIZE Foundation continued success with their work." (Meagan McKeage, VP of Operations).

The goal of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE is to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles to offer consumers more choices, help break our addiction to oil and stem the effects of climate change.

In order to demonstrate our abilities in the sector, Motive has developed the Motive Switch, which we plan to officially register in the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE competition. 

The Motive Switch is a Battery Exchange Electric Vehicle that combines the appeal of a sports car with everyday versatility. The sporty 2+2 shooting brake has muscular forms and athletic proportions. The rear is framed within a layered composite structure that serves as a roll-bar and provides additional rigidity.

• Four passenger, full size vehicle
• Battery Exchange Electric Vehicle
• Modular composite/aluminum/steel chassis structure
• Lightweight bio-composite RIM body panels
• FWD multi-speed quickshift transaxle
• Regenerative braking, traction control
• High-performance on board generator
• 1800lbs with a battery

Motive had the benefit of working with a team of well qualified partners to help develop a remarkable vehicle. To learn more about the competition visit the official Progressive Automotive X PRIZE website:
http://progressiveautoxprize.org/