The world’s first hydrogen driven motorsport race took place this weekend the BBC report. The Formula Zero championship took place in Rotterdam with go-kart teams from around Europe taking part. Each go-kart was operated by commercial fuel cell technology which converts hydrogen into electricity.

A Spanish team won the award for the fastest lap, but the Dutch walked away with the honour of winning the endurance race.

Greg Offer, of the British team ‘Imperial Racing Green’ told the BBC that hydrogen racing would not compromise on the excitement traditional racing offered;

“With a combustion engine, you have to reach three or four thousand rev[olutions per minute] to get your peak power. With an electric vehicle, it’s all there from standing, and they’re more efficient.”

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