Cheese-powered dragster sets speed record for vehicle of its class

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A cheese-powered dragster designed by researchers at Utah State University (USU) set a new speed record for a vehicle of its type, reaching a shade over 65 mph (104 km/h) at the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association's 2012 World of Speed event in September. No prize Stilton was wasted in the pursuit of glory however, as the vehicle runs on yeast biodiesel derived from the industrial waste of cheese production. .. Continue Reading Cheese-powered dragster sets speed record for vehicle of its class

Section: Automotive

Tags: Biofuel, Record, Speed, Utah State University, Waste, World's Fastest

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