PowerTrekk has unveiled the water-powered smartphone charger at the International CES 2012. This gadget is ideal for use for users who spend time away from the electricity grid. It is easy to use. You just need to pour water in the tray, place a cartridge in the tray and then connect with your smartphone via USB port. This eco-friendly smartphone charger provides around the same energy as four AA batteries and delivers around 10 hours of phone battery life. The PowerTrekk water-powered smartphone charger will be launched in May or June 2012 for approx $250 each. The replacement cartridge retails for around $4 a pop. [DVICE]
Eton today announced the availability of the Rukus solar-powered Bluetooth sound system. The Rukus features a pair of 2.25-inch drivers with a 14-watt amplifier, an energy-efficient E-ink SURF segmented display and a monocrystal solar panel. This eco-friendly sound system draws its power from a built-in Li-ion 7.4V 1500mAh battery. It takes about 6 hours in direct sunlight to fully recharge the internal lithium battery. Additional specs include a small mesh pouch, a USB port and Bluetooth with AVRCP/A2DP profile support. Available in black, the Eton Rukus solar-powered Bluetooth sound system will be launched in the second quarter of 2012 for $150 each. [Earth Techling]
Sony has recently introduced the paper-powered bio battery at Eco-Products 2011 in Tokyo. This eco-friendly battery uses a special enzyme called cellulase to change paper into glucose, which is needed to generate the electricity. The cellulase acts as a catalyst, so it can be reuse several times. The company claims that the paper-powered bio battery can generate up to 18Wh of electricity, which is equal to the amount of energy that can be generated by six AA batteries. Read more
WAKAWAKA is a solar LED lighting concept, which is designed for developing countries in Africa. This solar-powered portable lamp is touted to provide 16 hours of light with one day of charging time under the bright sunlight. The lamp is equipped with a high performance exchangeable battery, which will last for several years if used on a daily basis. What’s more, it has a ring that allows it to sit on a regular water bottle. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. Read more
AT&T has proudly introduced the Motorola P793 Back-Up Battery Charger for your power-hungry smartphones. The device is compatible with all USB-powered gadgets from major manufacturers. What makes the Motorola P793 special is that it is composed of 25% of recycled water bottles. This battery charger provides two USB ports, so you can charge two electronic devices simultaneously. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [Press Release]
Designed by Stefan Spoerl and Andrzej Loreth, the ZON personal air purifier adopts the disposable electrostatic precipitation (DEP) technology to eliminate 99% of airborne particles, including dusts, harmful germs, viruses and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This eco-friendly air purifier is made of 89% recyclable material, including a recyclable filter that can be cleaned for reuse. The gadget also requires only a maximum of 23 Watts of power. The ZON personal air purifier is priced at $299. [Product Page]
Pan Japan today introduced the Nudibranch solar charger that will harness the sun’s energy and charge your power-hungry gadgets. Available in 5,500mAh and 2,800mAh of battery capacities, these portable solar chargers provide two USB ports, allowing you to charge two gadgets at the same time. The 5,500mAh model takes about 6 to 7 hours to charge fully in strong sunlight. The 5,500mAh model is priced at approx. $99, while the 2,800mAh variant retails for about $78. [Impress]
Developed by Urban Green Energy and GE Energy Industrial Solutions, the brand new Sanya Skypump harnesses the power of the wind and sun to charge your Electric Vehicle (EV). This hybrid solar/ wind turbine-powered charging station has a slim design that can easily fit along roads or in parking lots, making EV charging easy and accessible. A UGE-4K wind turbine harnesses wind power, while solar panels on the Skypump’s roof generate electricity from the sun’s rays. The combined energy produced by the wind turbine and solar array is enough to significantly offset the charging station’s electricity use. The Sanya Skypump can fully charge an average electric vehicle in only four to eight hours. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
Designed by Joon & Jung from the Netherlands, the Natural Speaker is designed to produce a more natural vibe and ambiance compared to most speakers that give a fat bass and sharp high tones. This speaker is individually crafted by hand, while each ceramic casing is individually checked for the best amplifying performance. Sadly, there is no info on pricing at this moment. Stay tuned for more updates. Read more
Sanyo today introduced the XX battery that adopts the eneloop technology. The battery is able to deliver 25% more power for extreme usage requirements. What makes the XX battery more interesting is that it can still deliver juice even when temperatures drop down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit. The Sanyo XX powered by eneloop package of four-AA batteries will be available next month at an MSRP of $24.99. [Press Release]
