Hydrogen car racing with gasoline

Over the past 14 years, engineering students from all over the world have launched their own self-made racing cars at the Formula One race.

This year's race continues at the Silverstone Racing Circuit, witnessing a new milestone in the history of the event: for the first time a hydrogen fueled car competes aggressively with engine rivals. burning gasoline.

According to Gizmag, the Forze V car of Delft University of Technology actually made an impressive performance out of more than 100 races and finally won # 29 on the weekend.

This 280kg car is the latest version of Forze developed by Delft University in recent years. Previous models have been racing in specially designed alternative fuel vehicles, this is the first time it has faced rivals 'drinking' gasoline; Some rivals also run on battery power.

The car was registered for the event last year but the technical issues forced it out of the race.

Two motors on the Forze V receive electricity from a hydrogen / oxygen reaction in the fuel cell. Under standard operating conditions, the battery is rated at 18kW or 24kW.

Like many other electric cars, the Forze V uses a regenerative system to collect and store the energy lost in the race. This additional system gives it a temporary voltage increase of up to 60kW or 80 horsepower.

Even without that extra boost, the car would remain at 120km / h and accelerate from 0 to 96km / h in less than five seconds.

A 600g hydrogen-powered tank will allow the car to run at full speed for about an hour. The only waste that the car generates during that time is about 3 liters of water.