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2009 Michelin Challenge Bibendum delayed to at least 2010

The current economic turmoil has claimed another victim: the 2009 edition of the Michelin Challenge Bibendum. The event, which has been held more or less annually since 2000, was scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil next April, but now won't happen until at least a year later. Michelin blames the delay on financial problems at several of its partners. The Challenge is a rally meant to showcase and evaluate sustainable mobility technologies in a real world environment. the last edition held in Shanghai, China in late 2007 where a ... Read more →

Challenge Bibendum offers up a wealth of alternatives Bruno Vanzieleghem

Dozens of alternative vehicles were displayed this weekend in Paris, at the eight annual Challenge Bibendum, sponsored by Michelin. The vehicles address one or more of the toughest issues facing ...

2009 Michelin Challenge Bibendum delayed to at least 2010 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

Challenge Bibendum offers up a wealth of alternatives 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Dozens of alternative vehicles were displayed this weekend in Paris, at the eight annual Challenge Bibendum, sponsored by Michelin. The vehicles address one or more of the toughest issues facing personal mobility: fuel efficiency, emissions, alternative fuels, safety, and congestion. The vehicles on ...

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