Item no.: 80038
A working fuel cell car designed for your classroom! Powered by water and sunlight, the Dr. FuelCell Model Car provides a simple and effective demonstration of solar hydrogen technology.
With a focus on standard science topics and aligned to NGSS and STEM standards, this car is powered by a miniature version of the same type of fuel cells used in the recently released fuel cell vehicles from the world’s major car manufacturers. A durable, high quality product designed for classroom use so that students can learn standard science with the very latest technology, as well as investigate important renewable energy topics such fuel cells, solar energy, hydrogen and energy conversion and storage.
The heart of the system is a reversible fuel cell using a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM Fuel Cell). The solar panel is used to produce current for the electrolysis process which splits water and stores hydrogen and oxygen for later use. To run the car, students attach the fuel cell and connect it to the motor; this starts an electrochemical reaction in the fuel cell between the hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity for the electric motor to power the wheels. The solar panel can also be used to power the car individually or in hybrid mode.
Have fun exploring topics such as: energy and energy conversion, properties of matter, chemical reactions, electrolysis, solar power, fuel cells, hybrid vehicles, energy conversion, volts, watts, and amps, to name a few. The course book is written by an award-winning teacher with each experiment designed with both the teacher and student in mind.
Engage your students, teach curriculum relevant topics, introduce new technology and prepare your students for a greener future!
The car is designed to withstand regular classroom use, is easy-to-use and great for individual or group activities. Teach concepts such as: electrolysis, solar power, the science of fuel cells, energy and energy conversion, volts, watts, and amps, to name a few. The course book is written by an award-winning teacher with each experiment designed with both the teacher and student in mind.
Kit Contents
- Reversible Fuel Cell
- Solar Panel
- Chassis
- Instruction Material with Teacher´s Guide
- Distilled water
- Cable Set
Teaching Materials
- Written by an award-winning teacher and focused on Middle Schools and High Schools
- Contains a full set of 8 experiments focused on grades 5 – 10
- All experiments Aligned to the NGSS and STEM Standards
Grade Level Focus
- Grades 5 – 10
- Often used in grades 11 and 12
- Often used by Colleges and University for Outreach