Angstrom Power shows off G2 portable fuel cell power source

It looks like Angstrom Power is working on more than just fuel cells for MOTOSLVR L7 prototypes, with the company now also touting its G2 portable fuel cell power source that promises to keep a whole range of gadgets charged up. This one packs eight V60 Fuel Cell Modules that combine to provide a full two watts of power, which can be used to top off any device that charges via a USB connection. According to Angstrom, the G2 itself can also be replenished "in minutes," either by using an Angstrom P2 Portable Refueling Cartridge or an R1 Refueling Station, though it can apparently withstand "several charges" before it needs to be refueled. No word on pricing or availability just yet, but it seems safe to bet that it'll show up before those fuel cell-powered cellphones, which are apparently still on track for a release somewhere in the neighborhood of 2010.

[Via Gizmo Watch]

[steven1350 @ May 16th 2008 11:00AM]

Who really wants a combustion chamber in their pocket?

[Parsec @ May 16th 2008 11:04AM]

I do.

[w00t @ May 16th 2008 11:11AM]

It's not got an engine you know! Nothing is combusting in there :)

[crho85 @ May 16th 2008 11:47AM]

Is that a combustion chamber in your pocket or are you just happy to see me ?

[Jeremy @ May 16th 2008 4:34PM]

Ever heard of a lighter?

[Steven1350 @ May 16th 2008 9:30PM]

@Jeremy

I have actually. But does a lighter consume fuel in your pocket, or does it just sit there?

[Noof @ May 16th 2008 11:04AM]

I'm sick to my A$$ with companies showing off their new fuel cell. When are they going to let me have one?!

[gfar @ May 16th 2008 12:08PM]

+1

[w00t @ May 16th 2008 11:08AM]

Woah steady on a full 2 watts? hehe :)

It's a little on the large side but if it lasts long enough I can see myself packing one of these for the longer trips...

[Blaine Oliver @ May 16th 2008 11:12AM]

This is a very solar power kind of idea, in principle its great, but there are problems.

1, As far as i remember, solar panels give more than 2 watts, and fold away so could be slimmer than this device.
2. Solar power is only very useful in sunny places, and just a bit useful in areas that are just bright.
3. I still have to buy methanol or whatever this runs off, and that will undoubtedly push up food prices and itself be more expensive than a set of batteries or using nuclear power.

[Bill @ May 16th 2008 11:12AM]

Hope it works better than the Medis fuel cell:

http://www.medistechnologies.com/products.shtml

I'v got a few of the Medis, and they don't want to charge anything for more than a few minutes at a time (light dims, then you have to unplug and plug back in to restart charging)

[Ken @ May 16th 2008 1:28PM]

Hydrogen eh? No thanks.

How about a more realistic fuel? Ammonia anyone?

[Valgas @ May 16th 2008 1:30PM]

These wouldn't be allowed on aeroplanes I bet.

[John @ May 16th 2008 10:50PM]

Does anyone else find it funny that this portable refueling cartridge has its own portable refueling cartridge?

"...and you can also purchase this even more portable Angstrom P2 Double Portable Refueling Cartridge to recharge the Angstrom P2 Portable Refueling Cartridge that you use to recharge your Angstrom G2! Never ending power, man."