Students from over twenty countries are participating in the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix. (Image Credit: re-plus)
Students known as Los STEMateros from Boyle Heights STEM Magnet High School have developed a hydrogen-powered remote control car. And they’re participating in the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, racing their car against teams from over twenty countries.
“Horizon Educational aims to bring hydrogen education to the next generation of renewable energy leaders through hands-on learning. As part of this mission, Horizon Educational hosts the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) series, in which students from around the globe construct, design, and race model fuel cell-powered cars, gaining vital skills in renewable energy. Their 2023 H2GP World Final will bring the top 30 teams from around the globe to compete in front of 27,000+ renewable energy professionals for a chance to be crowned World Champion,” RE-Plus wrote on its website.
During the build process, the team had to start with a kit before adding and removing certain parts to get the car working as expected. Doing so helped them reach the world finals. They also recently participated in the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix California Finals, placing 5th overall with their SoCalGas-sponsored entry.
Ultimately, young students can learn about fuel cell technology in this program, and it’s something new to them. Generally speaking, it serves as a useful tool as the state could see a 400% increase in clean energy by 2045, which could also set the team up for future careers in that field.
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