Improve my gas mileage! That’s the statement that’s been going around since nearly the dawn of the industrial age. Nearly 100 years of just trying to figure out how get further on a gallon of gas.

Although gas mileage devices have nearly doubled the actual mileage most cars get in the last 75 years, progress on this front has never been slower. Looking back over the last 20 years or so you will see very little improvement.

Well, time to enter the Auto X Prize competition which is being sponsored the the Progressive auto insurance Co. The first 100 mpg car is the goal and the contest was officially launched in March and you can still get in.

A $10 million dollar prize is up for grabs folks and the first person or company who can demonstrate a 100mpg in cross-country races will take home the prize.

If you are up for the game, the competition is scheduled to being in 2009. So, if you think you can “improve my gas mileage” don’t just sit there, get to building!

Do you think you have what it takes to make your mark in history? So what exactly are the rules to this competition? What is the goal of it all?

Well, of course, the main goals are obvious. We need super energy efficient cars that will not only clean up our environment but also break our dependence on foreign oil. And at the top of the list? Improve my gas mileage!

The cars that are developed need to be easy in concept and simple to communicate and understand. Cars that you and I can work on. What a concept huh?

The benefits of this car need to be global in definition. So, on those terms, anyone from anywhere can compete in this race. It doesn’t matter where you reside, bring your brains!

The car that wins must be something we can all buy. If your idea is still a concept car, that won’t work. It must be ready to be produced.

Some of the other rules are those such as only fair and non partisan contestants are allowed. If you are asking yourself what that is…you are pretty safe to enter. Also, fuel efficiency, performance, emission, safety and other issues need to be addressed.

Not to worry with those much though. If you can come up with it and it can be manufactured, then all you shade tree mechanics get on your grease gloves and get to work!

Imagine the implications of such a contest not only for those who might win but for the entire world at large!

Think of how life could change for you and how the far reaching effects of such an advancement would benefit other industries changing our world before our eyes.

There is much more info online concerning the cars with best gas mileage if you know where to look so let your finger do the walking and maybe you too will see gas mileage improvement beyond your wildest imagination!