Race toward energy independence and a lower carbon footprint

This week, the Corsa Motorsports team showcased their brand-spanking new Le Mans P1 prototype racecar at the Department of Energy headquarters in D.C. The racecar is the first vehicle in the world to feature technology that gives the driver the option to choose between three different types of alternative-fueled propulsion systems.

“I believe that we had a positive impact on the Department’s personnel and the role that we can play in helping the administration see the electrification of transportation through our vision,” said Corsa Team Principal Steve Pruitt to the audience, which included U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman and members of the EPA and DOE staff.

Pruitt, we’re with you on that one.

The energy these cars run on will have to come from somewhere – and the odds are that if it’s plugged in, the electricity charging them will be American coal– greatly increasing our energy security.

If that electricity can be produced utilizing carbon capture and sequestration technology, we can also greatly reduce the greenhouse gases that are currently being released into the atmosphere by every car on the highway without increasing emissions in the utilities sector.

The Le Mans P1 will be making its inaugural competition at the Northeast Grand Prix this weekend. Wish ‘em luck!