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CEATEC: KDDI updates mobile phone fuel cell prototype
KDDI used the CEATEC conference in Tokyo as a platform to show off its updated prototype methanol fuel cell-powered mobile phone. In addition to the methanol, the fuel cell includes a lithium ion battery to help the unit deal with surges in energy use.
The battery is optimized to offer users 320 hours of power, a significant increase over current standard battery capacities. Of course the main benefit of such a power source is that the methanol can instantly be refilled (as shown in the photo above) rather than waiting for a power outlet to gradually recharge your mobile phone. KDDI hopes to have a sellable version of this technology on the market within the next few years.
Via IT Media
By HeadlineReader at 10:07 AM ON 10/08/09
I think these may be hard to get onto a plane due to security concerns. the liquid could easily be replaced with a different substance.
By blazer at 12:51 PM ON 10/08/09
I’m sure they some scientists (somewhere) would figure out a quick method for detecting that the containers only contain methanol.
By Doubtful man at 1:20 PM ON 10/09/09
I wouldn't want to use a phone powered by a substance that could make me blind...
No matter how 'safe' they claim it to be.
on your cellphone!
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