+brokenoaks Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 fuel cell power this is an interesting idea. Quote Link to comment
+mvigor Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Maybe I should have read the article more closely, but it sounds like they are claiming to have invented a 3 times more powerful AA battery. Why the tie-in with GPS? It would be good enough news for lots of devices, not just our handhelds. Quote Link to comment
+J-Way Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 If you link to the MTI web site (from the article), you'll see where the GPS receiver is just one of many items they're altering to accept their little methanol-powered batteries. The article was basically just a news release on the hope that stock buyers will buy their stock. To bad it requires neat methanol for it to work. If they can get one to work using methane gas then all you'll need to take on your trip for endless GPS power is a large sack of beans. Quote Link to comment
+Glenn Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Thats a nice looking fuel cell on that laptop. I wonder how difficult that would be to get past the TSA. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/12/lgs_ecolaptop_c.php Quote Link to comment
bogleman Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Thats a nice looking fuel cell on that laptop. I wonder how difficult that would be to get past the TSA. well since you asked On April 30, 2008, the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a final rule permitting certain fuel cell cartridges and fuel cell-systems designed for portable electronic devices to be transported by passengers and crew in carry-on baggage. According to PHMSA, fuel cell cartridges and fuel cell systems are an emerging energy technology which provide a more efficient, longer lasting and renewable power source for electrically operated equipment. Although the final rule states that PHMSA worked closely with the Federal Aviation Administration, there is no mention of coordination with the Transportation Security Administration. The acceptable fuel cells contain flammable liquid in excess of current TSA limits on liquids, gels and aerosols. This final rule is effective as of October 1, 2008 with voluntary compliance authorized for May 30, 2008. Quote Link to comment
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