Fuel Cells for Cars

This fascinating working model of a hydrogen-fuel cell for a car has
been created to make a very persuasive presentation of the practical use of hydrogen technology and of a pioneering drive system. To store energy for regeneration, pure water is broken down into its components, hydrogen and oxygen, by means of electrolysis. Current, heat and water are produced when the gases are recombined in the fuel cell. The power is used to drive a vehicle at a speed of approx. 20 cm/sec. The hydrogen fuel cell’s efficiency is about twice as high as that of a combustion engine.
Special features:
• Sturdy design guarantees long working life
• Simple to operate
• Only distilled water is needed, no corrosive fluids required
• Acrylic glass construction allows good visibility and thus better understanding of how fuel cells actually work.

Power: 1 (during electrolysis), 500 mW (fuel cell operation)
Gas storage cell: 15 cm3 H2, 15 cm3 O2
Charging time: approx. 2 min
Driving time: approx. 8 min
Speed: approx. 20 cm/sec
Plug-in power unit: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 200 x 90 x 75 mm
Weight: 260 g