The Guardian (UK): British creators unveil eco-car
“On Thursday, the Ech2o will make a shorter journey to try to break the world fuel efficiency record. Jack Dex, 13, of Southam College, Warwickshire, will drive the prototype at the Shell Eco Marathon…”
Monday 4 July 2005
Press Association
A car that can travel on less electricity than it takes to power a lightbulb was unveiled by its British creators today.
The gas company BOC said the hydrogen-powered Ech2o car needed the input of 25W for a 25,000-mile global trip. This is the energy equivalent of less than two gallons of petrol. Emissions would consist of water. But with a top speed of 30mph, the journey would take more than a month, even if the car was driven flat out.