Hydrogen Peroxide-Powered Go-Kart: 170mph in 2.6-Seconds

This followup to the hydrogen peroxide-powered bicycle, builds upon that creation and is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 170mph in just 2.6-seconds. The low carbon, stainless steel engine produces approx. 750lb of thrust and rockets the go-kart with 3 g’s of acceleration. Video after the jump.​ As a bipropellant, H2O2 is decomposed [...]