The Horizon Hydrogen Diy Race introduces elementary and middle school students to basic
science and engineering principles together with sustainability and renewable energy awareness. This
program allows students to design & build their own fuel cell-powered vehicles using recycled
materials.
What is the Horizon Hydrogen DIY Race (H2DIY)
In the H2DIY program, middle school students are tasked with designing and fabricating a
hydrogen-powered vehicle. First they sketch out their ideas on paper in order to help them come up
with a plan of how they want to design their vehicle. Next, they source materials that are strong
enough to hold the components of the fuel cell system, but light enough to allow the car to travel
as far as possible.
Finally, they build their prototype and test it in a race against others to see which design is the
most fuel-efficient and capable of covering the most ground. May the best car win!
For more information about joining the H2DIY Competition please contact us directly.
Chemistry Concepts
Electrolysis, Hydrogen Generation, Reaction Rates, Reaction
Yield, Redox Reactions
Physics Concepts
Classical Mechanics, Efficiency, Electric Circuits, Ohm's
Law, Power (Electric)
Earth Science Concepts
Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Human Impact
