Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype race car – credit, SWNS
Today’s story comes from the Good News Network.
Hydrogen-Powered Car Fueled by Sewage Attempting to Break Land Speed Records
By Andy Corbley–
A hydrogen-powered car fueled by sewage and manufactured with various recycled materials may soon attempt to break several land speed records.
The car was built by Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) students at the University of Warwick. It will run off a byproduct of wastewater from the utilities company Severn Trent Water.
The Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype race car (LMP3) has been built from a selection of spare and unused parts to further its sustainable street cred in a world little-regarded for its sustainability—motorsport.
The car itself will be used to try to break one of several land speed records depending on how it performs, including the fastest standing and flying starts for both a mile and a kilometer. Its creators hope to have the car fully up and running in the next 6 to 12 months.
The parts themselves come from Ginetta, a British specialist builder of racing and sports cars based in Leeds. Among its green bits and bobs are recycled carbon fiber materials and a wing mirror made from beetroot waste.
The steering wheel is also 100% natural, while the firm ENRG Motorsport contributed a battery recovered from a crashed road car.
“These sorts of collaborations are a great example of how businesses, universities, and the endless curiosity of our students can break barriers and push the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Head of the Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Research Group at WMG, Professor Kerry Kirwan.
“We’re incredibly proud of the ingenuity of our students and wish them all the best of luck in their land speed record attempt.”
WMG staff and students aim to complete the car in 2025 and use it to showcase a wide range of sustainable concepts being developed across the university and industry.
“We have a firm commitment to support technologies that have positive impacts on our environment, from reducing the process emissions at our sites to developing the circular economy in our region and helping partners like the University of Warwick to realize potentially game-changing new technologies like this,” Richard Walwyn, Head of Asset Intelligence & Innovation at Severn Trent Water, said in a statement.
The project, ‘Waste2Race’, comes as manufacturers such as Alpine and Toyota are exploring hydrogen as a fuel for future racing cars. BMW recently announced plans for its first hydrogen car to go on sale in 2028.
Typically, hydrogen fuels are investigated for their potential to power heavy machinery such as planes, trains, and construction equipment.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most famous motorsport events in the world, will open the race to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2026 as a way of greening the event.
The Good News in this story is that motorsport racing is getting serious about carbon emissions. Today’s JohnKu talks about carbon emissions efforts. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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good article
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Thank you.
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Interesting method of recycling. Sewage going to good use would really help the environment.
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I thought so too. To get this kind of vehicle to racing speed would be something.
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Reducing sewage and emissions – you can’t beat that!
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Nope. Would be great.
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I like these kinds of projects. Many times the knowledge gained in more important than the goal. Going to the moon didn’t really accomplish much, but there was a lot of invention and creation behind the goal that benefitted everyone. This project reminds me of that.
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You make a good point. I could see people flocking to a car that had speed and distance.
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I hope they can break the records!
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Would be fun to see.
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This is pretty cool… The son of a former Doctor of mine built a solar powered car with some friends and they drove it across country this past summer… The Cannonball Sun is pretty cool too!
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Wow what a story, Annette.
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Good thinking to use a waste product for power. It reduces waste, as well as emissions.
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I say it is a win-win, Tim. Thanks,
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I love that this car was created by students. Such great minds thinking of the future of our planet.
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I does warm the heart, Jan. Thanks.
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I love hearing about the creative efforts to turn the tide. Thank you, John, for sharing this research article. Bravo to the students!
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These must be some pretty bright kids. Thanks, Gwen. 😁
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Congratulations to these students! Their ingenuity gives me hope for the future. And hydrogen power can’t come soon enough!
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I agree, Noelle. This is a big deal for sure.
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if they could make a car run on Bull S**t, Washington DC could power thousands.
This really is a cool invention. Well done.
what happened to the Nitrogen engine. I don’t hear about that anymore.
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I don’t know anything about the nitrogen engine. I think you are right about Washington though.
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It’s great hearing good news like this — thank you, John. And your JohnKu is spot on today!
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Thank you, Debbie. Glad you liked the article. I did too.
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This is fascinating. I’d not heard about it. We need to be doing more of this in the future. Thanks, John.
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I agree, Esther. Thanks.
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I’m on board!
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Excellent.
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I love the idea of using any form of our waste fuel. Good news!
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I agree, Denise. We need to be doing more of that kind of thing.
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HI John, this really is an interesting development.
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It is, Robbie. Thank you 😊
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That is some interesting stuff. Wouldn’t it be grand if these experiments lead to something better than electric cars? (I’m not buying into them…)
Happy weekend!
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I would hope so, Dale. Happy Weekend to you.
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Merci!
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😊
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I hope they break records!
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Me too. That will get everyone fired up.
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This is amazing, John.
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It is, Jacqui. Thank you 😊
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Hydrogen cars are starting to happen. It is good news and an interesting article. Have a good weekend you too.
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Yes it is. Thanks, Thomas
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What a fantastic idea – and good news. Have a great weekend, John!
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Than you, Teri. You as well.
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It feels like the future is in good hands when we learn about dedicated and intelligent young people, like these students at the University of Warwick. A wonderful weekend to you!
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Thank you, Michele. Wishing you a wonderful weekend as well.
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Thanks so much! 🌼
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😊
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This is just further proof that the possibilities are endless when the smart folk put their heads together and cooperate with each other. Good stuff Boss. As per.
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I agree, Marc.
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Good stuff Sheriff
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😊
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A car that runs on sewage?? Fantastic!
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Yes, I agree. Fantastic. Thanks, Dave.
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Wow, impressive and cool at the same time.
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That just about describes the car perfectly. Thanks, Monika.
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Wow! This is really cool.
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It is, isn’t it?
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Yes!
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Another baby step taken.
I like this, and if he were around, I bet Steve McQueen would too.
Of course once sewage powered cars are on the road, being behind them could be a bit off putting.
There was this guy who augmented his car to run on old deep fryer oil that had worked its way to the bottom of the diner food chain.
They were giving it to him just so they didn’t have to pay to have it disposedof.
The car ran beautifully, but they made him take it off the road due to the stench complaints.
That was at least a decade ago.
Point is he was early on board with your JohnKu.
Count me in!
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What a great story, Resa. I can imagine a car giving off French Fry vibes. Signing off now. 😊X.
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Night! 😊X 😊X
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Good morning 😁X
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Hahaha! Night…again! 🌝X
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Night again.
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Afternoon! 🐷X
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Still night on the other side of the moon.🌚X
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Well wtf are they doing over there? Listening to Pink Floyd? 🌚X
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“How can you have any pudding when you don’t eat you meat?” 🌚X
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By pudding it off? 🌚X
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LOL. 🌚X
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Wonders never cease. 🙂
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They never do. 😁
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🙂
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