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Formula 3 Race Car Runs on Chocolate 'Wastes'

by Tim Stevens on May 6, 2009 at 03:25 PM

Formula Racecar Runs on Chocolate Wastes
We've seen some interesting attempts at alternative fuels, not the least of which was Britain's Prince Charles powering his classic Aston Martin with wine. This latest one may take the cake, though -- a dark cake, as it were. A group of scientists and racing engineers at London's University of Warwick have developed a Formula 3 race car that runs on waste produced by the chocolate industry. According to USA Today, it has some decidedly organic bits on the inside, too.

The car, dubbed the WorldFirst Formula 3, is built to international racing specs, but sports a few interesting modifications. Most notable is its fuel, of course, but it also has a steering wheel made of root fibers from various vegetables and a seat made from flax fiber and soybean-oil foam. The vehicle's top speed is expected to be 145mph, which could make it competitive in the F3 series. But, as of now, it looks like it'll simply be on display at the various races and not actually on the grid -- making this whole effort seem rather wasteful, actually. [From: USA Today]

Tags: alternate fuel, AlternateFuel, alternative energy, AlternativeEnergy, biofuel, chocolate, formula 3, Formula3, racecar, top, weird

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