We had been hearing of it unofficially for some time now, but finally Toshiba has come out with the actual schedule of the fuel cell-powered mobile devices. Releasing in March 2009, the new mobile devices will be equipped with a methanol fuel cell that gets charged with a dedicated cartridge. However, there will be a second built-in-Li-ion battery that will provide a strong back up.

Hear hear the cartridge can make space for around 50 ml of 99 per cent methanol which can charge a mobile phone 10 times. Priced at 700 yen, the cartridge has already become hot property but Toshiba is planning to reduce the cost price further down to 100 yen. A wise move as it will increase salability manifolds.

The big Toshiba plan is to use these fuel cells in digi cams, lappy etc as well. And the best part is, the cartridge being designed will be of a single type and will be compatible with many devices.

Via nikkei

Keeping up on what’s new and what’s hip is the hottest rage amongst loads of trendy people all over the orb. In current scenario they can’t even endure a solo thing or gadget going deceased just because of power charging deficiency. In view of that an overall new-fangled class of eco-friendly shavers has been brought about in the marketplace which would categorically help out guys in cutting back their energy usage. These shavers would be clasping each and every attribute just akin to conventional electric shavers flanking a supplementary feature of winding up as well.

Consequently, we would never undergo discharged battery quandary by way of this gadget since we are gifted to right way charge it as and when the battery of this shaver get exiled by just giving few storms. Roughly two minutes meandering for shaver and one minute for trimmer would be looked-for their instant powering and operation. However, on an average it takes around eight hours for getting totally charged and after that it would be proficient to shave for a complete one hour and to trim for about 45 minutes.

In fact there is a dynamo generator incorporated within this eco gadget which produces enough kinetic energy by winding for making the razor perform. Considering all its facets I am persuaded that cool folks out there would actually be pleased after spotting this lately introduced range of eco wind shavers.

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Via UberGizmo / GeekAlerts

Sited around 1350 kilometers outlying from the capital city of Argentina, Las Lomitas is a prefecture cuddling nearly 110Â families and people out there are earning their living mainly by raising pumpkins, carrots and honey preserving. Las Lomitas is such an out-of-the-way region that even electricity is not accessible to existing populace and moreover they are not even aware of the basic amenities available outside.

As inhabitants there are totally oblivious of their elemental rights and duties, a body named Mocase looking after the needs of distant residents has put up an exclusive radio station for communicating their crucial requirements. An exhilarating fact about this radio set up is that this happens to be Argentina’s first ever solar powered radio station which would be in continuous operation for at least five days till its battery gets discharged. Although the initial setup for this green step bears out to be a costly deal but in the long run it would prove profitable in view of its minimal running cost.

Undoubtedly, setting up a radio station which is wholly run by renewable solar energy in far-flung areas of Argentina is a substantial march towards the contemporary green world.

Via Ecowordly

Ever wondered if your handbag could carry more than it usually does? Do you have to choose between your cell phone charger and lip-gloss to have space in your bag? You are listening to you favourite song during a road block and your i-pod conchs off…and you don’t know what to do?
Well, for all those who have faced this and other power issues, there’s a good news. A handbag that can charge your electric gadgets while on move. Don’t believe me?

Solar bags are not a new but so far have proved to be an expensive option. From $1500 for a briefcase, to $300-$400 for a carry-on style bag, to $250 for a beach bag. All of which are fairly ugly. They grasp desperately onto some appeal factor by looking like anything you can pick up at a designer store, but end up utterly unspectacular except for the sore-thumb solar cells on the sides. Luckily, women - or men exceedingly comfortable with their sexuality - will be able to have their style and solar power too.
Cost competitive for other bags we’ve seen (though still pretty pricy), is the new Solarjo Power Purse. Coming in at $285, it’s about what someone with extra cash would spend on a fancy purse. And this one looks like something you might find at a nicer department store – in fact, it looks really stylish. The handbag, which is the brainchild of mechanical engineering student Joe Hynek, has already been well-received by eco-conscious fashion websites.

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The purse is covered in solar cells that can soak up enough sun in two hours to charge a cell phone battery. The PV cells are laminated for protection from scratches, and two batteries held in the lining of the purse hold a full charge that can last for up to a month. A USB port inside the purse can be used for charging most any small device, from phones to cameras, palm pilots to iPods. Basically, someone can just plop it on a window sill at work or some sunny location, wait for a charge, and plug in their doo-dads, all with the purse functioning exactly as a purse should – no obtrusive wires or obnoxiously geeky give-aways.

It’ll be available by the end of 2008 for people who want to flash their attachment to the green movement with something that won’t clash with their outfit. It definitely has the potential to get picked up by some hip celebrity and then they’ll go flying off shelves.

Considering it’ll cost no more than a designer bag already costs, it looks great, and you’ll get free solar power, I think this is a pretty big breakthrough in solar power fashion. Simply plug in your mobile phone, camera or iPod - and begin praying the sun will come out.

Via DailyMail

In the present day one and all is aficionado of levelheaded and realistic offers accessible in the ultra modern gadget’s souk. Accordingly designers are coming forward with incredibly original thoughts to stay ahead in this gadget world pursuit. Recently a designer named Kenneth Tay has overpowered Apple by introducing his extra ordinary innovative MP3 player. This elite MP3 is a Shaking kinetically powered music player which has got an exceptional ‘HOLD’ key function. This ‘HOLD’ function works just like a toggle switch. When it is ‘ON’, the shuddering of player would work for battery but in its ‘OFF’ position it would be merely controlling music i.e. switching the music between play and pause.

This futuristic eco gadget would of course smoothes the customary process of battery charging as of , in this technique the battery would be charged by transformation of kinetic energy into electrical energy via an electromagnetic coil coupled to it. Additionally this revolutionary Shake MP3 could be allied to any processor by way of USB port and via headphone jack; the music lovers could be able to simply download songs in their player.

This superlative green energy saving design is a genuine privilege for joggers, sports persons and travelers as they would not call for charger next time they are out on their operation in view of the fact that slight quaking of the player can generate enormous power for the player.

Via YankoDesign

Assortment of electric vehicles i.e. e-bikes, scooters, personal transporters, 3- wheelers and ATVs exhibited by Green Transporter, (based in Encinitas, California) at this time takes in a latest name in the listing–the PI Hybrid. It’s a plug-in hybrid electric scooter covering a maximum distance of 25 miles within one go. Driven by a 50cc engine and a 500W electric hub motor this electric scooter comes out to be a superb substitute to fuel driven means of moving. This Hybrid scooter would be exclusively controlled by battery up to the velocity of 22 mph and above that electrical and mechanical power would come into play. The highest speed of this green alternative is anticipated to be at a rate more than 45 mph.

The eco-friendly scooter which puts on the market for $2,295 would keep our ambiance uncontaminated and spotless other than trimming down our fuel overheads. Undoubtedly, Electric vehicles are the preeminent choice to craft a greener world.

Via GreenCarCongress

Mark Newson and Jaeger LeCoultre put forward a new-fangled battery less green widget named The Atmos 561 Clock, driven simply by temperature variations. No more than one degree Celsius temperature alteration would charge the clock for absolute Forty-eight hours. The accumulated potential energy of ethyl chloride and gas blend would be transformed to run clock as it spreads out against a spring in a chamber in response to changes in temperature. Housed within a crystal gauge, this power saving device provides excellent measurement. In the midst of sundry watches and timepieces we will actually stumble on it, not merely for its green worth but for its classy and trendy look as well. Positively, this elegant clock piece would dig up recognition in a little while once its ultimate pricing reasonably levels out.

Via Gizmodo