Water-powered race in Melbourne

By Kayla Jones

Jun 27, 2024

Cobram Secondary College students Madison Kinght, Ryder Turner, Jackson Betts, Koby Lee and Cameron Sneddon with their hydrogen-powered remote-control car.

STEM students from Cobram Secondary College are preparing their wheels and revving up their motors.

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The students have dedicated months to building a hydrogen-powered remote-controlled car, carefully designing, building and putting it together from scratch as part of Steam Education’s H2 Grand Prix.

This July, they will head to Melbourne to race their car against 18 other teams from across Victoria in a test of endurance.

The challenge is to determine how long the car can remain powered, and how many laps it can complete, demonstrating the innovative efficiency of its design and hydrogen fuel.

As it rockets around the track, students will remain in charge, monitoring closely for any necessary repairs or potential improvements.

If they win, their car will take them to the United States, providing an opportunity to compete on a global stage.

Students have meticulously documented their challenges and the improvements made to their car throughout the project.

The program offers students a chance to engage in a long-term engineering project, gaining knowledge about environmental sustainability, renewable energy and alternative fuels through practical work and theoretical study.

Local businesses Babcon Hire and North Vic Parts have stepped up to sponsor the students as they gear up for the big city race.