Thames and Kosmos Fuel Cell Car & Experiment Kit - Build a Model Car that Runs on Water!

The Fuel Cell Car & Experiment Kit provides a playful introduction to one of the most significant technologies of the early 21st Century. With this kit, you can build a model car that actually runs on water! First, use solar energy to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. Then, plug in the motor and the fuel cell uses these gases to produce electricity that moves your vehicle across the floor. The only by-product is clean water. Roll up your sleeves and find out about fuel cells, solar cells and electrolysis through 30 experiments and demonstrations you can do on your own, in a classroom or with friends. Some fuel cells, such as this one, do not consume fossil fuels and therefore are considered environmentally friendly. The full-color 96-page manual is a comprehensive lesson in solar cells and fuel cells. Used by hundreds of middle schools, high schools, colleges and other student groups such as the U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl Competition.

Ages 12 and up.

Includes: solar panel, digital multimeter, goggles, test tube and 3 resistors in addition to the fuel car itself.

• learn how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity
• perform experiments with electrolysis
  learn how to use a multimeter
• discover how fuel cells work
• learn how solar cells are made
• calculate the efficiency of the solar cell and fuel cell
• use a unique reversible Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell
• calculate the fuel cells power output