Who Is Formula Zero?

The Formula Zero racing competition, based in Amsterdam, operates under the guidance of the Alternative Energies Commission of the Federation Internationale de L'Automobile and is supported by a number of large sponsors.

The first race season, beginning July 2008, will consist of four events staged around the world. The organizers are using the inaugural season as a first step toward a full-scale, zero-emission, hydrogen fuel-cell Formula Zero race event. Each season, the size-and speed-of the vehicles will increase, with the intent of demonstrating the commercial viability of this promising new technology. And, all the hydrogen used in the race must come from a sustainable, renewable source.

Each university student team is responsible for designing and building their Formula Zero kart to meet performance and safety specifications, securing sponsorships and raising funds for expenses relating to the competition, including transporting the vehicle and team members to the races. The hope of the Lawrence Tech Element One team is that its involvement in the 08-09 competition will be the first of many, and will create opportunities to further public awareness and industry support of hydrogen fuel-cell technology in the United States, particularly in Detroit-the Motor City.

Formula Zero on Discovery Channel