Haringey children used Lego to design futuristic hydrogen-powered cars in a London-wide competition.

Pupils from Park View School, Greig City Academy and Hornsey School for Girls took part in the final of this year’s London Schools Hydrogen Challenge at City Hall.

Pupils from 25 different schools across the capital were challenged to design, build and test hydrogen-powered model cars using custom-designed Lego kits‎.

The overall winning team came from Hall Mead School in Havering, whose Lego car travelled 24 metres, closely followed by John Roan School from Greenwich with a distance of 23.5 metres. Palmers Green High School in Enfield came third, with a car that travelled 20.5 metres.

Matthew Pencharz, senior environment and energy advisor to the mayor, said: “The London Schools Hydrogen Challenge is all about teaching young people about the potential of hydrogen as a cleaner, low carbon fuel whilst helping to fuel their interest in science.

“Whether pupils reached the final or not I congratulate each and every participant in this year’s challenge which has proved a huge success.’’