It’s a small step down the hydrogen highway, but could turn out to be a significant one. After all, if you get used to a technology in the form of a toy, it doesn’t seem so daunting when it grows up.
That is the strategy of Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, a company whose goal is to integrate fuel cells into a wide range of products, starting small, evolving towards bigger and higher power applications. The Singapore-based company started in 2003 with fuel-cell science kits. It’s working on an inexpensive charger for consumer devices. And at Toy Fair next week in New York City, it’s introducing a fuel-cell powered radio-controlled car, made in cooperation with Corgi International—the H2GO. The company says the car can run about 5 minutes on a “tank” of fuel, but the on-board hydrogen fuel cell recharges in moments when the car docks with refueling station. A solar cell powers the refueling station, that breaks down tap water into hydrogen and oxygen, releases the oxygen, and pumps the hydrogen into a balloon in the car. It also powers the remote. And even the car’s body is environmentally friendly—it’s made of wheat-based plastic.
The H2GO is slated to go on the market for $99.99 in September.
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Dear Sir
My name is Rasheed Shraideh from Jordan. Iam electromechanical engineer with 20 years experience. Due to daily rising of oil prices I started working on alternatives. Iam trying to find the required steps to reduce the bill of energy costs. Burning of hydrogen without storing in tanks is a big deal. Recently I established and registered a corporation which only concerned in renewable energy and the production of hydrogyn is the first aim. I would like to make this technology applicable in my country and to invest in that field. Your advise and cooperation shall be highly appreciated. Best regards Rasheed Shraideh 00962777415048rasheedx1000@yahoo.com
Posted by rasheed shraideh | August 17, 2008 1:53 PM
Posted on August 17, 2008 13:53