The fuel cell batteries that exist now (in most cases) are based on liquid methanol being converted into a power source. This actually produces CO2 emissions (very low obviously, but some nonetheless). From what the Angstrom product is showing, the product is stored hydrogen which would produce 0 emissions when in use. I would think safety would be a huge concern as it took a while for methanol fuel cells like the Treo batteries to get approval in places like airports, ballparks, etc.
Twice the power and then a full ten minute charge and that doesn't sound good? Man I wish my laptop got 12-14 hours of power and my phone had the same for talk time. This stuff has huge applications in every field and fuel cells are coming. It is good to see some companies are thinking it through and doing it right.
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The fuel cell batteries that exist now (in most cases) are based on liquid methanol being converted into a power source. This actually produces CO2 emissions (very low obviously, but some nonetheless). From what the Angstrom product is showing, the product is stored hydrogen which would produce 0 emissions when in use. I would think safety would be a huge concern as it took a while for methanol fuel cells like the Treo batteries to get approval in places like airports, ballparks, etc.
Twice the power and then a full ten minute charge and that doesn't sound good? Man I wish my laptop got 12-14 hours of power and my phone had the same for talk time. This stuff has huge applications in every field and fuel cells are coming. It is good to see some companies are thinking it through and doing it right.