World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell For R/C Cars

It's a fairly common thing to have cars powered by alternative fuel sources. Hybrids, electric cars and even cars powered by fryer oil have become rather commonplace. It seems even RC cars are jumping into the fray. Gone are the days of petrol or Lithium Ion battery powered RC cars, the newest kid on the block is powered by a Hydrogen Fuel cell.

The mad scientists at Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies across the causeway in Singapore have come out with the world's first miniaturised hydrogen fuel cells and refueling station for use in hobby radio controlled vehicles. Horizon says that an RC car powered by one of the H-Cell 2.0 fuel cell kit can sustain speeds exceeding 45mph (72kph) for a full hour. Granted this is not as fast as some nitro powered RC cars, but it certainly is no slouch. Besides, it's greener for the environment! I really wouldn't want one of those to hit me in the shins at full speed.

Full specs and video after the jump!