Element One

Element One is Lawrence Technological University's race team from Detroit, Michigan that competed in the 2008 Formula Zero Championship, the world's first hydrogen fuel cell race series.

Element One is Lawrence Technological University's race team from Detroit, Michigan that competed in the 2008 Formula Zero Championship, the world's first hydrogen fuel cell race series. The first race took place on August 22, 2008 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Unfortunately, Element One did not race at the event due to issues with ground clearance. Nonetheless, the team managed to get the vehicle running immediately after the race at the Formula Zero Rotterdam test facility. A video of the vehicle running can be found here. Although it did not race, the Element One vehicle was awarded 'Best Vehicle Design' by Bright Magazine during the 2008 Formula Zero awards ceremony in Rotterdam. The team was restructured once the members returned from Rotterdam. The vehicle also underwent several changes to improve performance. In January 2009, the new vehicle was featured at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. On March 31 and April 1, 2009, Element One performed vehicle demonstrations to the public and to attendees of the National Hydrogen Association conference in South Carolina. The team received a very positive reception from both the fuel cell industry and the public. The vehicle was also the subject of attention for local reporters and TV stations. Following the vehicle demonstrations in South Carolina, Element One decided to design and build a completely new vehicle for the 2010 Formula SAE Hybrid competition. The new vehicle will not use a hydrogen fuel cell but instead, will use a combustion engine as a generator, as well as a battery pack for the powerplant of the vehicle. The 2009 Element One vehicle is still being utilized as a demonstration vehicle by Lawrence Tech University and even made another appearance at the North American International Auto Show in January, 2010. Formula Zero continues to host races throughout Europe with the European teams in the hope of developing its own race class. Element One's progress can be followed on their Element One Youtube Channel, where updates are posted on a regular basis. ==2010 Vehicle Specifications== Powertrain 2 – 16.7 kW cont. DCPM Motors 96 – Lithium Ion Cells (provided by Johnson Controls-SAFT) 2.25kWh Capacity (Nominal) 30 kW (75 kW pk) Power Rating 7 kW Internal Combustion Engine Generator Honda CRF250R Drive 16.7 kW DCPM Generator 7 kW DCDC Converter Electronic Controls 4 – HCS12 Processor Modules High Speed CAN Interface OLED GUI Steering Wheel Mechanical Systems Tube Steel Chassis Independent Rear Wheel Drivetrain Carbon Fiber Body and Seat 620 lb (excluding driver) ==Past and Current Leaders== Element One Metromode Interview ==External links== Archived official website

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