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http://www.horizonfuelcell.com/

December 7, 2006
Hobby R/C racing enters Hydrogen Age!
Hobby R/C racing enthusiasts will soon operate 1/10th scale radio controlled competition grade
vehicles on clean hydrogen fuel cell power. The innovative power unit created by Horizon Fuel
Cell Technologies follows the commercial launch of its H-racer miniature fuel cell car and solar
powered hydrogen refueling station in June this year. Recently named as one of the Best
Inventions of 2006 by Time Magazine, the H-racer is now the best selling fuel cell product in the
world, and Horizon’s first step in bringing the world a tangible vision for a viable hydrogen
economy.
Named the “H-cell”, the new R/C hobby power combines an ultra-compact air-cooled PEM fuel
cell system with a scaled down fuel storage unit that can safely carry 20 to 40 liters of solid state
hydrogen. Widely available 1/10th scale electric R/C cars will now be able to run on real
automotive fuel cell power concepts at speeds reaching 35km/h, good acceleration, decreased
hydrogen fuel consumption and increased power autonomy over conventional battery solutions.
Designed to fit into the original 7.2V NiCad battery slot, the H-cell is designed as a futuristic
power source using light emitting air cooling fans. Not limited to cars, the power unit will also be
able to be used to power small boats, planes, and robots.
“Hobbyists want real performance, and RC hobby cars push the limits of fuel cell design in terms
of power density. It’s going to be a very fun product”, reports Taras Wankewycz, Vice President
of Business Development. “Horizon is continuing to increase the power output of its commercial
products. The new power system for R/C vehicles uses a scaled down system configuration of
what would be needed for portable power, or real-size transport applications. This product will
also be a real test for hydrogen fuel distribution, an essential step for many applications to be
powered by fuel cells”
As with the H-racer, the H-cell power system will definitely turn heads. Measuring only 3.5cm x
5.5cm x 8cm, the small fuel cell unit produces 20W of nominal power and up to 30W of peak
power. Its electronic control unit will combine fuel cell operation and also boost power for
acceleration. It will also show when hydrogen fuel supply is low or insufficient. There are no
batteries in the H-cell fuel cell power system.
With significant interest starting to build from passionate hobbyists all over the world, Horizon
started a waiting list on its website. You can enter your name now if you want to be one of the
first to receive the H-cell. The power unit will be supplied as an integration kit in an elegant
casing and will start shipments in early 2007. For more information please visit
www.horizonfuelcell.com or contact rc@horizonfuelcell.com.