BRITISH scientists hope chocolate will help power one of the world's first biofuel vehicles.
Its makers hope the formula three racer, powered by waste from chocolate factories, will reach 230 km/h and give manufacturers ideas about how to build more ecologically friendly vehicles.
The car runs on vegetable oils and chocolate waste that has been turned into biofuel. The steering wheel is made of plant-based fibres derived from carrots and other root vegetables, and the seat is built of flax fibre and soybean oil foam. The body is also made of plant fibres.
Scientists at the University of Warwick say their car is the fastest to run on biofuels. It has been built to formula three specifications of size, weight and performance. Their claims cannot be independently verified.
They hope it can reach speeds of over 230 km/h when it is tested on a racetrack in a few weeks. They have driven it at about 110 km/h and are making engine adjustments before attempting top speed.
Warwick's project manager, James Meredith, said the model showed it was possible to build a fast and efficient car that was environmentally friendly.
The car, named the World First Formula 3 racing car, will go on display at several auto races in Europe.
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