Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Fuel Cell 10

by Thames & Kosmos

Product Features

• Learn how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity
• Experiment with a unique reversible Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell
• Discover how fuel cells work
• Learn how to use a multimeter
• Calculate the efficiency of the solar cell and fuel cell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 12 x 4.3 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001TG20R0
• Item model number: 620318
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,582 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #48 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Solar
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Fuel Cell 10: Car and Experiment Kit. The Fuel Cell 10 Car and Experiment Kit provides a hands-on 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, lug 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 more than a dozen 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. Recently redesigned, this 10th Anniversary Edition includes a completely redesigned car, millimeter, solar panel, and manual. The kit also comes with a rolling display stand and a battery pack. The full-color, 64-page manual is a comprehensive lesson in solar cells and fuel cells.

Product Description

Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit - Build a Car that Runs on Water! -- In addition to providing the materials you'll need to build a state-of-the-art fuel cell car, this kit includes 30 experiments that allow you to explore the many real-world applications of this emerging new technology. Comes with fuel cell, gear motor, car chassis, gas collector, solar panel with support, digital multimeter, goggles, 96-page lab manual, and more!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solar Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle, March 23, 2011

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regina lobsiger (GREENEVILLE, TENNESSEE, US) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Fuel Cell 10 (Toy)

I don't think I would catergorize this as a toy. This is something that is used in a experiment or demostration. It is very durable and looks like it can handle a little punishment. This was a great project for a science fair experiment. It does need some assembly, but if that is what you are looking for to do. It comes with everything you need to to work with solar, hydrogen, and fuel cell. There is also a battery pack available that comes with it. A book to help guide you through the process. Could work on the book a little about the testing with the multimeter. My son is 14 and it is a good age appropriate project to use. It does not come with a remote, please keep that in mind if you choose to want that instead. That depends on what you are trying to accomplish with your experiment.This help him win many awards in his local and county level.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Educational Toy, January 2, 2011

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Reader and "Mom of 3 Boys" (Western Springs, IL) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Fuel Cell 10 (Toy)

This is our third Thames & Kosmos science kit for our boys. They absolutley love them. This one was purchased for our 13 year old son at Christmas. He has enjoyed tinkering with it and has not finished all the experiments with it. His only complaint to date is that the solar panel will not power the car -- however, it is winter and if he gave it more time outside, it may change the results (?). Meanwhile, he has enjoyed working with this science kit. As parents, we really like these science kits (vs. playing a video game or whatever!) and the boys get really absorbed working with them.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to send it back but got no reply!, July 21, 2011

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Mr. Chemistry 82 - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Fuel Cell 10 (Toy)

I purchased this product for a program that promotes high-tech, hands-on science education with the intent that if it met my needs and the needs of my teachers and students, I would buy 9 more. Several teachers examined the product, did multiple experiments and compared what it could to to what I wanted it to be able to do. I wanted to return it for a refund, but I got no response from the seller. I am sure this toy is good in the hands of certain students, but it will not fully meet my needs.