Sweet: a mobile, fuel-cell-powered charger

A company based in Albany, New York, this week unveiled a super high-tech, clean-tech gadget that's guaranteed to drive on-the-go geeks wild: a portable, off-the-grid electronic device charger that's powered by a methanol-based fuel cell. MTI MicroFuel Cells says its Mobion charger can provide up to 25 watt-hours of power to mobile phones, digital cameras, portable…

ByThe Global ViewDecember 11, 20081Comment

Smart Cities

Ultracell picks up army methanol fuel cell deal

Greenbang's hazy memories of Action Man was that he had more accessories - guns, knives, explosives, coils of rope - than a Sex and the City wardrobe. And he occasionally got in to bed with Barbie, but the less said about that the better. It looks like the military man might be touting some fuel cell…

ByThe Global ViewJune 26, 20080Comments

Smart Cities

GPS prototype shows off methanol fuel cell

It looks like fuel cells are set to be the Weetabix of technology: it'll soon be about how many you can get in your car. Obviously, you'll have one in your car - now you can get one in your GPS too. Assuming you have either a car or a GPS. You might prefer maps…

ByThe Global ViewMay 6, 20081Comment

Energy

Samsung water-powered fuel cell by 2010

Samsung has mostly been making headlines this week for the departure of its CEO, who left after accusations of tax evasion. But while the suits get on with some reorganisation and presumably some finger pointing for good measure, Greenbang will turn its attention to what's being developed in Samsung's lab. Not a scandal proof-board, alas, but…

ByThe Global ViewApril 25, 20080Comments

Energy

Oorja whips methanol cell out of stealth mode

There's something very appealing about the word stealth. Greenbang imagines Robin Hood, bow drawn, creeping up on a gold-coin-laden noble, ready to make off with the goods and re-distribute the cash to the poor and needy. Stealth is cloaks, daggers and listening around corners. In short, stealth is cool. If you're about to leave…

ByThe Global ViewMarch 19, 20081Comment

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Sweet: a mobile, fuel-cell-powered charger

Ultracell picks up army methanol fuel cell deal

GPS prototype shows off methanol fuel cell

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Oorja whips methanol cell out of stealth mode

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