Pac-car II

Pac-Car II was developed as a student project at ETH Zürich. Based on a group of students and an experienced team leader, the goal was to build a vehicle that uses as little fuel as possible. By using hydrogen fuel-cell, developed at ETH/PSI, as power source, pure water is the car's only emission. Clean mobility completed therefore the educational and energy saving aspects of the project.

Features

Aerodynamic
A lightweight body
Low rolling resistance of Michelin's Radial Tyres
Efficient powertrain
Use of simulation and optimization tools

World record

In 2005 on June 26, the PAC-Car II set a new world record in fuel-economy of 5385 km/L gasoline equivalence during the Shell Eco-Marathon in Ladoux, France. During its third race over 20.6 km the car consumed approximately 1 g of Hydrogen driving at an average speed of 30 km/h. This corresponds to gasoline equivalence. This record is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records.