Quick Answer: The Fuel Cell Car Science Kit is used to build a hydrogen fuel cell car and explore how a PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell converts the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Builds a hydrogen fuel cell car that uses a steering mechanism to drive around obstacles
Includes a reversible fuel cell, electric motor and battery pack
Gas collectors, water vessels and a syringe included
Car chassis and wheels, LED lights and connector cables included
14 page user manual with background on fuel cell technology and full assembly instructions
About This Product
Students assemble the car and then see how the fuel cell turns the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy to power the motor. Once built, the car uses its steering mechanism to drive around obstacles. The manual covers the background to fuel cell technology as well as full assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the kit contain? LED lights, water vessels, gas collectors, a reversible fuel cell, car chassis and wheels, an electric motor, a battery pack, a user manual, connector cables and a syringe.