National Contest Winner (12th)
Desert Transformer
- Nanribet Isah Francis
- 13 years old, Nigeria, Africa
Concept
Just as a camel drinks water once or twice in a year to travel a far distance in the desert, in the same way this car is powered by water (Hydro System) and it can travel for years without needing to refill or transfer water from any subterranean reservoir into the receptacle of the car rating to fill the highest octane. The water that is two atoms of hydrogen and an atom of oxygen is divided into two distinct parts. The hydrogen powers the car to move. Part of the hydrogen is also expelled from the exhaust pipe and serves a vital function which helps to fill the depleted ozone layer thereby preventing humans from direct contact with the ultra-violet rays (sent from the sun); which causes cancer. Hydrogen is also important in the process of respiration.The Oxygen combines with the sun rays to form a nutritious compound which is directed to the tractor-like tyres that is made up of rubber with sensitive pores and a metallic framework for support. The pores releases/deposits nutrients and water to the soil while the track-like tyres till the land. This helps to make the soil fertile and crops to grow on it thereby encourage urban development and rejuvenation of the environment. This also helps reduce desertification, which is a big environmental problem in Africa with potentials to affect some other continents.Through this hydro system, the interior of the car is kept cool, protecting the driver and passengers from the heat of the desert. The driver views the environment with the periscope which is located on the eyes of the camel while the head of the camel acts as a G.P.S that indicates the speed at which the car is travelling, the distance covered and the distance left to cover to reach its destination. The car is not limited or restricted to a particular country or continent but functional all over the world.As seen in the drawing, life is restored to the desert, making it habitable, people live longer, they are happy and can play outside. People can also travel with ease in the desert and the world is happier for it.