Experience the automotive technology of the future by building and driving your own hydrogen fuel cell car!
How it Works
The latest generation of the H-racer, H-Racer 2.0, allows you to watch the process of electrolysis and the conversion of hydrogen into electrical energy! Both the car and the hydrogen refueling station have transparent casing and LED lighting to showcase the science. This design has garnered numerous awards, including: Time Magazine’s "Best Inventions", Business Week IDEA, Metropolitan Home "Design 100", ID magazine annual review, and Business 2.0 Bottom Line Design Awards.
What's Included
This H-Racer 2.0 fuel cell kit provides all the essentials to explore into the world of renewable energy. The kit contents include:the hydrogen station, car chassis, car body, PEM fuel cell, 0.75 Watt Solar panel, infrared remote control, quick connector, a purging valve, refueling input valve, a syringe, front & rear bumpers, 3 flexible plastic tubes, 8 screws, connector cable for solar and hydrogen station, a decorative H2 sticker, remote control batteries, assembly instructions, and a CD that includes all of the renewable energy curriculum manuals.
Experiments & Activities
- Building a hydrogen powered car
- Generating hydrogen with a solar panel
- Moving the car forward and backward using an infra-
red control - Understanding fuel cell technology
Preparing to Teach
Educators can seamlessly incorporate these fuel cell kits into the classroom by starting with basic concepts. Simply initiate a classroom conversation about the increasing significance of renewable energy and the contribution of hydrogen fuel cells to a sustainable future. Next, have students follow the step-by-step instructions in order to construct their fuel cells. By building their own fuel cells, students will gain hands-on experience with renewable energy technology. Powering these small devices will demonstrate the practical applications of hydrogen fuel cells and their role in sustainable energy solutions.
Additional Online Resources
For those seeking to deepen their comprehension and broaden their experience in the field of clean, renewable energy, here is a collection of helpful resources. These materials are designed to enrich your educational journey, providing invaluable insights for clean energy that has significant environmental benefits.