University builds world's first racing car from renewables

The UK's Warwick University has developed the world's first racing car made from renewable materials. BASF contributed catalyst technology to the 'green' car.
This is a great example of academia and industry working together. I'm sure students would love to work on a project like this.

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/racing_car

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-262