Electric vehicles have the potential to revolutionize transportation. However in order to see widespread adoption, the power grid must be modernized and charging stations must be accessible, quick and easy. GE’s new electric vehicle charger, the GE WattStation, is designed ...
Nanocapacitors Offer High Power and Large Storage
Researchers at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland have created nanocapacitors capable of both high power concentrations and large storage capacities. Traditionally, capacitors offer high levels of power discharge and batteries offer large amounts of storage but this ...
Light For Life Flashlight
5.11 Tactical has recently introduced their new innovative flashlight – “Light For Life” UC3.400. Unlike regular flashlights, which require constant battery changing, this new gadget offers a rechargeable battery that can be recharged in a minimal amount of time. Various ...
Freeloader – Solar Charger
The U.K. Company Solar Technology recently unveiled a new portable charging system that can power most hand held electronic devices. The multi-charger is called ‘Freeloader’ and supplies power from solar panels, the supplied supercharger, or via a charge cable that ...
eCoupled’s Wireless Power
The U.S. based company “Fulton Innovation” has developed a technology that enables wirelessly charging electrical devices. The company demonstrated a series of products powered by “eCoupled Intelligent Wireless Power” at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las-Vegas. The engineers ...