Innovative Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype Car Fueled by Hydrogen from Sewage
Key Ideas
- Warwick students built a hydrogen-powered race car from spare parts fueled by sewage hydrogen, aiming to break land speed records.
- The project, Waste2Race, showcases sustainable materials like recycled carbon fiber and naturally occurring materials in car components.
- Collaboration between WMG, Severn Trent, and others highlights the potential of hydrogen as a fuel for racing cars and its environmental benefits.
- The initiative not only promotes sustainability in motorsports but also provides students with valuable hands-on experience and skills for their future careers.
A hydrogen-powered car, fueled by sewage hydrogen, is being developed by students at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at The University of Warwick. The car, Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype (LMP3), is built from spare parts and aims to break land speed records. The hydrogen used is a byproduct of Wastewater Fuels treatment technology being trialed at Severn Trent. Sustainable materials like recycled carbon fiber and naturally occurring materials are integrated into the car's components, showcasing innovative engineering. The project demonstrates the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable fuel for racing cars, aligning with initiatives by manufacturers like Alpine and Toyota. With a chassis fully developed, engineers are working on the sustainable powertrain to fit into the car. The collaboration between WMG, Severn Trent, and others emphasizes the importance of sustainable technologies and environmental impact reduction. This initiative not only promotes sustainability in motorsports but also provides students with hands-on experience and skills for their future careers, highlighting the value of industry-university partnerships.