in 1995 satcon and chrysler were awarded the discover award for innovation in automotive engineering. this award was granted for the development of the drivetrain for chrysler’s patriot race car. the patriot race car was built as a testbed for a turbine-electric flywheel hybrid drive train with a maximum output of 750 horsepower. satcon was the prime contractor, designing and manufacturing the drive train and developing the needed technologies for its implementation. satcon and chrysler were nominated for and ultimately selected from numerous candidates for this award by a committee of automotive experts assembled by discover magazine.