The Formula Zero race class will begin with small race cars and scale up to full size racing as this zero-emission technology develops and consumer demand for hydrogen cars increases.
2008 Formula Zero Championship, Student Edition
2011 Formula Zero Championship, City Edition
2015 Formula Zero Championship
Formula Zero Championship, Student Edition
Top international universities build their own hydrogen fuel cell racing vehicle and compete against each other on a mobile race track. In 2008 this competition has become a level playing field and each university team uses a Hydrogenics HyPM8 Fuel Cell, pictured below:
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How does a fuel cell work?
A fuel cell is very different to a regular combustion engine. Instead of burning the fuel, it is chemically divided. This creates an electrical current with which you can power an electric motor. This process is far more efficient than a regular combustion engine! Fuel cells convert oxygen (O2) and hydrogen (H2) into electricity and water (H2O). This electricity is used to power the electromotor. By braking in corners on the electromotor (=generator) it is possible to charge the Boostcaps®. This boost can be used to quickly accelerate out of corners or to over-take other drivers on the circuit.
2011 Formula Zero Championship, Street Edition
The FZ race class will scale up to hydrogen racers, which will compete globally on street circuits in city centres.
2015 Formula Zero Championship, Circuit Edition
Full-size hydrogen fuel cell racing cars built by car manufacturers compete on racing circuits around the world.
2008 Formula Zero Championship, Student Edition
2011 Formula Zero Championship, City Edition
2015 Formula Zero Championship
Formula Zero Championship, Student Edition
Top international universities build their own hydrogen fuel cell racing vehicle and compete against each other on a mobile race track. In 2008 this competition has become a level playing field and each university team uses a Hydrogenics HyPM8 Fuel Cell, pictured below:
How does a fuel cell work?
A fuel cell is very different to a regular combustion engine. Instead of burning the fuel, it is chemically divided. This creates an electrical current with which you can power an electric motor. This process is far more efficient than a regular combustion engine! Fuel cells convert oxygen (O2) and hydrogen (H2) into electricity and water (H2O). This electricity is used to power the electromotor. By braking in corners on the electromotor (=generator) it is possible to charge the Boostcaps®. This boost can be used to quickly accelerate out of corners or to over-take other drivers on the circuit.
2011 Formula Zero Championship, Street EditionThe FZ race class will scale up to hydrogen racers, which will compete globally on street circuits in city centres.
2015 Formula Zero Championship, Circuit Edition
Full-size hydrogen fuel cell racing cars built by car manufacturers compete on racing circuits around the world.
