Most of us adult ecogeeks are vying for electric cars, rooftop wind turbines or any gadget we can call green, but what about the young, budding ecogeeks? What can they wish for?
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has come up with the answer. They've introduced the Hydrocar, a mini fuel-cell car for kids that teaches them about alternative energy while they play. To power it, water is poured into the fuel cell that is hooked up to a solar panel. The energy from the solar panel converts the water into oxygen and hydrogen, which powers the fuel cell - no batteries or electric charging necessary.
The Hydrocar is just one of the company's many educational toys and kits based on renewable energy. We've written before about the importance of alternative energy education for kids and this toy really hits the mark. Let's hope we see more companies focusing on these types of toys in the near future.
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written by Doug, November 04, 2008
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written by Pete, November 05, 2008
Also I cannot see on the manufacturer's website any data pertaining to miles per gallon or the equivalent thereof.
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written by Nate, November 05, 2008
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written by Broney, November 05, 2008
I work with a guy like you, he has a "safe room" for his kids where they can play if he works in the office..
IMHO if the kid is too dumb to read the directions and practice any recommendations in the directions... they probably need to play with a spatula instead, at least that way they can start to hone their skillz...
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