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kgmqt on November 28, 2006 - 9:52am Permalink | Subthread | Comments top
Refueling takes 10 minutes and the car can run in a straight line for thre e minutes and can travel up to 325' on a full tank.

325' on a full tank?  Three minutes?  I can walk faster then that.  It looks cool, but I think the novelty would where out fast with the kids on the third recharge - and I am guessing the 10 minutes is in ideal conditions.

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jokuhl on November 28, 2006 - 10:12am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
My question is, could you walk faster than that if you stood an appropriate 1" high?  Or would you hop a lift?

I'm not sold on Hydrogen, per se.  But the playing field should be level and fair, in any case.

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Sunspot on November 28, 2006 - 1:27pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
Runs on hydrogen, the most abundant fuel in the universe!!!  I love that kinda talk.  If only it were that simple...
Not a bad price for a little techno-toy, though.  And a lifetime guarantee to boot!  I'm sure they'll replace it in 25 years no problemo.
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jokuhl on November 28, 2006 - 4:10pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
"most abundant fuel"

When anyone tells you this, say "It's an Element. It isn't Fuel until it's in your tank and you can keep it there."

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JimK on November 28, 2006 - 5:51pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
It's a fuel when it's in the chemical form H2. There are a lot of H atoms kicking around the neighborhood, but precious few H2 molecules!
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BobCousins on November 28, 2006 - 4:13pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
It is sold as an educational toy but
The fueling station is powered by a solar panel or two AA batteries.
It would have a more powerful educational message if it ran only on the solar panel.
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Testudo on November 28, 2006 - 4:46pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
What about people who take night classes?!?!

I believe it would be a powerful educational toy if it ran on solar power or a potato.

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