Tag: FORMULA3

Don't expect to see it whipping around the world's race tracks just yet, but a new Formula Three car in Northern Ireland is making waves throughout the racing world. Not only can the car reach speeds of 130 mph, but it's made of sustainable materials, too. According to BBC News, the 'green' vehicle, which researchers say is the world's first sustainable race car, is a result of a collaboration ...

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. ...