Demonstration of Magic Box, Hydrox fuel cell, Cambridge

Aug. 08, 1959 - Demonstration of Britain's Magic Box'. It produces Its Own Power From Chemicals. A demonstration was held of the Hydrox Fuel Cell - the invention of Mr. Thomas Bacon - sponsored by the National Research Development Corporation - an invention which is expected to revolutionise the field of electricity. Mr. Bacon has been working on his idea since 1932. The cell does not store electricity - it makes it by chemical conversion. It can be used on cars, submarines, trains, aircraft etc. Keystone Photo Shows:- Mr. Thomas Bacon (standing) with operator Mr. Avis of Barwell - by the Test Bed which is used to test all the Magic Box cells - during the demonstration at Cambridge

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