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Solar Race Car

STEM
Alternative Energy
Ages 8+

Build a solar-powered race car, no batteries needed.

$14.95

Race into the future of clean energy! This sleek, compact car harnesses solar energy to power an electric motor — no batteries required. With just 22 snap-together parts, assemble your car using only a pair of diagonal cutters, then adjust the tilting solar panel to find the best angle for collecting sunlight. Learn how solar photovoltaics work and explore real-world solar car technology in the included manual.

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Developed by educators and scientists
Step-by-step build instructions
Engaging illustrations throughout

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Piece Count: 22
12 page manual

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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 your own sleek solar car
Learn how solar energy is collected and converted to power an electric motor
Adjustable solar panel tilts for best angle to collect sunlight
No batteries required

Ages

8+

Experiments

1

Piece Count

22

Manual Pages

12 pages

Product Dimensions

6.1 x 8.3 x 1.8 in

Product Weight

0.3 lbs

Manual Dimensions

5.7 x 7.9 in

Batteries Required

N/A

Country of Origin

Taiwan

Year Released

2023

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We turn complex science and technology into fun, hands-on experiences for kids and families. From crystal growing to advanced robotics, we make the challenging feel approachable and the approachable feel exciting.

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Inside the manual

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