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Three Year 12 classes have recently been introduced to an exciting emerging technology designed to be retrofitted to automobiles with the aim of reducing emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and enhancing overall vehicle performance.
Each class explored the technology from a different perspective. Automotive students focused on the practical benefits of improving engine efficiency, including cleaner operation and potential cost savings for drivers. Chemistry students examined the science behind the system, learning how the device uses electrolysis to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, which are then fed back into the engine to influence combustion processes. Environmental Science students will investigate the potential atmospheric benefits, particularly the reduction of pollutants linked to climate change, while collecting primary data to evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s performance claims.
Students were highly engaged, asking thoughtful questions and showing strong interest in the real-world application of this developing technology. The project also provided an opportunity to discuss the importance of remaining open-minded yet critical when assessing new technologies, especially those intended to benefit both people and the environment.
