Fuel For Your Mobile Phone
January 16, 2008 | by Christopher Nickson
Motorola and Angstrom Power have developed a fuel cell-powered mobile phone, with the cell lasting twice as long as lithium batteries.
We’re used to discussions of fuel cells in vehicles and other, large technology. But in a mobile phone?
Well, yes. Motorola and Canadian-based Angstrom Power claim they’ve produced the world’s first fuel cell mobile phone. The companies claim that the cell doesn’t alter the shape or size of the phone, that it lasts twice as long as a lithium battery and – here’s the best bit for many – it recharges in just 10 minutes, according to a Vnunet story.
Given that one of the leading complaints among users is the relatively low battery time in handheld devices, this could be a major leap forward, and the relationship between Angstrom and Motorola should mean that Motorola is at the cutting edge.
"As consumer demand for smartphones and multimedia devices grows, so does the need for power solutions that enable 'always on' experiences," said Jerry Hallmark, manager for energy system technologies in Motorola's mobile devices business. "Motorola is working with Angstrom to develop fuel cell technology that will support the increasing energy demands of next generation devices."
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