TV host driving 210 miles in coffee car

LONDON, March 11 (UPI) -- A British TV host is driving 210 miles from London to Manchester, England, in a coffee-powered car as part of a major science fair.

Jem Stansfield, one of the hosts of science-themed TV show "Bang Goes the Theory," is due Thursday in Manchester for the March 11-13 Big Bang Science Fair at Manchester Central, the BBC reported Thursday.

Stansfield said before his journey that he was planning to stop at several schools on the road from London to his destination.

"It's important for kids to understand that power is not something that is simply there at the flick of a switch," he said. "With the energy challenge facing the world, the more we encourage children to think about alternative fuels, where energy is stored and how it can be released, the better!"

The host said his journey will use enough coffee for 10,000 espressos, and he will need to stop for filter cleanings after every hour of driving.