http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/ptech/09/22/micro.fuel.cells.ap/index.html
Alternative power source would replace rechargeable batteries Cell phones free from nightly recharges. Laptop computers that run and run without needing an outlet. Pocket TVs with enough power to show a Ken Burns documentary. Portable gadgets are demanding more and more juice. A viable alternative to rechargeable batteries isn't here yet, but when it comes, it might work like the device about the size and weight of a deck of cards in William Acker's hand. It's a micro fuel cell. The prototype created by Acker's company, MTI Micro Fuel Cells Inc., relies on a minute flow of methanol to generate electricity. MTI Micro aims to shrink the prototype and begin selling its first commercial fuel cell product in 2004. MORE xponent Power Maru rob _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
