X-Prize To Award Alternatives to Fossil Fuels

The X Prize Foundation, which has created high-profile, big-money competitions to spur innovation in space travel, genome mapping and high-mileage vehicles, said it has plans for several more prizes aimed specifically at clean alternatives to fossil fuels.

According to a BusinessWeek report, the foundation will parcel out $100 million for advancements in biofuels, clean aviation fuel, energy storage and basic utilities for developing nations.

The foundation said it will announce a new prize of at least $10 million for biofuels by the end of the year. Read the full report.

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