The i-H2GO Water-Powered Toy is Controlled by Smartphone Apps
Laura McQuarrie — July 31, 2013 — Autos
References: horizonfuelcell & gizmodo
The i-H2GO is a tiny water-powered toy car that could have huge implications for the future of vehicles. This remote-controlled vehicle is a follow-up to the H2GO released by the Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies and Corgi International in 2008, now with the ability to be controlled by an iOS app, and soon Androids too.
Like the H2GO, this new model splits water into hydrogen in oxygen using the power from an integrated solar panel. Even if there is no sun in sight, the i-H2GO has a built-in USB charging cable so that the fun doesn't have to stop on a cloudy day.
What's even better than the last model, the i-H2GO is $75 less than the last model, making this energy-efficient toy even more affordable than before.
Like the H2GO, this new model splits water into hydrogen in oxygen using the power from an integrated solar panel. Even if there is no sun in sight, the i-H2GO has a built-in USB charging cable so that the fun doesn't have to stop on a cloudy day.
What's even better than the last model, the i-H2GO is $75 less than the last model, making this energy-efficient toy even more affordable than before.
Trend Themes
1. Water-fuelled Toy Cars - The i-H2GO Water-Powered Toy car introduces the trend of utilizing water as a source of energy for vehicles, opening up opportunities for sustainable transportation solutions.
2. Remote-controlled Vehicles - The i-H2GO's integration with smartphone apps showcases the trend of using mobile devices as control interfaces, presenting opportunities for remote-controlled applications in various industries.
3. Affordable Energy-efficient Toys - The i-H2GO's lower price point represents the trend of making energy-efficient toys more accessible to consumers, which presents opportunities in the toy industry for affordable eco-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The i-H2GO's water-powered technology showcases the potential for utilizing water as an alternative fuel source in the automotive industry, offering opportunities for clean and sustainable transportation.
2. Consumer Electronics - The integration of smartphone apps with the i-H2GO toy car highlights the potential for remote-controlled applications in the consumer electronics industry, presenting opportunities for innovative mobile-controlled devices.
3. Toy - The i-H2GO's affordable price and eco-friendly energy source present disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy industry, opening up possibilities for more sustainable and budget-friendly toy options.
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