This futuristic electric vehicle/electric car is powered by a clean-energy (zero-emission) fuel cell that converts hydrogen gas to electricity and water. Rather than a traditional gas fuel tank, the two onboard tanks store water that is first converted to hydrogen and oxygen gas through electrolysis. In just a few minutes the hydrogen tank is full and the Hydrocar is ready to run!
Turn on your hydrocar fuel cell car and watch it go as the hydrogen and oxygen are recombined in the efficient fuel cell to produce a DC current that powers the car's motor. This process can be repeated again and again!
The Hydrocar is designed to independently operate in circles and maneuver around obstacles. The flashing blue LED light in its cockpit indicates that the fuel cell is producing energy. Its next-generation reversible polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell is designed to operate with lower-pressure hydrogen, which allows for a simpler onboard refueling design. Scientists are working to apply similar technology and power sources on a larger scale with full-size cars.
The Hydrocar includes both an efficient solar cell and an AA battery pack to power the electrolysis phase so you can experiment with it indoors or out. Also includes assembly instructions and an educational CD-ROM. Some assembly is required. You provide two AA batteries.