Thames & Kosmos Solar Race Car STEM Experiment Kit | Build a Solar-Powered Race Car | No Batteries Required | Learn About Photovoltaic Technology & Sustainability | Solar Panel Included | for Ages 8+
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| Management number | 231685267 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$10.00 | Model Number | 231685267 | ||
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Looking for a fun and educational activity about solar power? This sleek, compact race car harnesses the energy from the sun to power an electric motor that really gets it moving! With only 22 parts and an easy, snap-together design, you don’t need anything else except a pair of diagonal cutters to assemble the car. This unique race car demonstrates the basic principles of solar photovoltaics in a straightforward way. Read about how solar cells work and real solar cars in the manual. Let’s race into the future of clean energy!
- Build a sleek race car powered by energy from the sun--no batteries required; solar panel included!
- Plastic snap-together building pieces are durable and easy to assemble.
- A system of connected gears powered by a single motor allows the car to speed up quickly.
- The full-color manual includes clear step-by-step illustrated instructions and scientific information about how photovoltaic technology (solar panels) harnesses and converts sunlight into electrical energy.
- The perfect educational, affordable gift!
- Featured in Purdue University’s 2023 INSPIRE Engineering Gift Guide
| UPC | 814743016927 |
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| ASIN | B0BV45DGLP |
| Size | 18 inches x 10 inches x 6 inches |
| Theme | Car |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Item Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Model Number | 550046 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Item Type Name | STEM Kit |
| Item Dimensions | 6.1 x 1.8 x 8.3 inches |
| Included Components | Plastic building pieces, solar panel with motor, 4 tires, metal axles, foam pads, sticker sheet, manual |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Age Range Description | Youth |
| Educational Objective | STEM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 550046 |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age MONTHS | 960.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age MONTHS | 96.0 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743016927 |
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