Thames & Kosmos Fuel Cell X7

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Product Features

• Assemble a working fuel cell car
• Discover how fuel cells work
• Use a unique reversible fuel cell
• Learn about the potential alternative energies for automobiles
• Full-color, 16-page manual

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 4 x 14.6 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000WP05XA
• Item model number: 628777
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,463 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This kit still has our award-winning model car with its unique reversible fuel cell not found in other fuel cell car models. The car still functions in the same manner as described on the opposite page. The Fuel Cell X7 edition is designed to be accessible to more users, both in terms of content and price. The manual focuses more on building and designing a fuel cell car, rather than the comprehensive lesson on the science of fuel cells and solar cells found in the original version. The minimum age is lower and the instructions are geared toward a younger audience. The kit has been optimized for simplicity and ease of use over thorough experimentation. With its new focus, some parts have become unnecessary and have been removed to reduce the cost. The kit that is right for you or your child will depend on your needs, interest level, and age group.

Product Description

Build a car that runs powered by water - a working fuel cell car! Pour in the water and watch it separate into hydrogen and oxygen, forming a gas to power your vehicle across the floor! A fabulous science project. Discover how fuel cells work and learn about Green Energy. Fuel cells are one of the most promising means of producing energy for the future! They are environmentally friendly and desired because they do not consume fossil fuels. Thames and Kosmos have created the X7 version to be a simpler science kit for younger kids. It is based on the original version of the Fuel Cell Car. This science kit still has the award-winning model car with its unique reversible fuel cell not found in other fuel cell car models. The fuel cell car still functions in the same manner as the original Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit. In the X7 Fuel Cell Car version, the minimum age is lower and the instructions are easier for a younger audience. This fun experiment kit has been made accessible to more users, both in terms of content and price. It includes a new manual focused more on building and designing a fuel cell car, rather than the comprehensive lesson on the science of fuel cells and solar cells found in the first version. This alternative energy science kit has been optimized for simplicity and ease of use over thorough experimentation. Assemble a working fuel cell car Discover how fuel cells work Use a unique reversible fuel cell Learn about the potential alternative energies for automobiles Design your own fuel cell car Complete scientific explanations Full-color, 16-page manual Easy, step-by-step instructions for assembling and using the fuel cell car Requires 2 AA batteries and distilled water Ages 10+

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, attention-getting, well-designed & unique., July 30, 2008

By	Dj Christensen "Reformed City Boy" (Potsdam, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

The model kit works well - will run for about 10 minutes on one "charge" of gas. This is not a kit for small children by any means - there are small parts and some parts are a bit fragile. The instruction book is good as a springboard to inquiry and for history, but is short on experiments - that's what the more expensive kit is for.

We originally put this kit together for a science fair/green expo and it had kids fascinated. If you're interested in learning about alternative power, there is some meat here for you.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, January 10, 2009

By	Susan (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I bought this as a gift for my nephew for Christmas. He was thrilled to receive it since he has an unsatiable appetite for anything science. He put it together easily and can't wait to learn even more about fuel cell technology. My sister homeschools her children and was thankful to have this teaching tool for her children.