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Calif. imposes battery charger energy standards

(AP) -- California will require cellphones, tablets and hundreds of other electronic devices to have energy-efficient battery chargers beginning next year.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 22

Smithsonian shows 100 years of electric car's past

(AP) -- The history of electric cars is going on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History with two "electrifying cars" from the early 20th century.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Solar-powered air-conditioning system for vehicles

Great news for drivers! They can now continue to keep the air-conditioning system on during the hot sunny days even when they stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. In collaboration with Green Power Industrial ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 10

Hitachi Maxell announces 'Air Voltage' wireless charger for iPad2

(PhysOrg.com) -- Hitachi Maxell Ltd has announced that it will release the “Air Voltage” a system for recharging the Apple iPad2 sans cable on November 25th. Comprised of the “energy stand” ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 30, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Panasonic releases a solar charger with USB, AA battery slots and LED lights

(PhysOrg.com) -- The idea of a solar charger is not a new one. There are a whole host of them for the mobile device, but a lot of them are too expensive to be purchased by the average consumer. Other charge ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 05, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (12) | comments 2 | with audio podcast weblog

Nanotechnology pushes battery life to eternity

(PhysOrg.com) -- A simple tap from your finger may be enough to charge your portable device thanks to a discovery made at RMIT University and Australian National University.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Jun 21, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (28) | comments 13 | with audio podcast

Panasonic releases wireless solar charging table

(PhysOrg.com) -- Most of us forget how much our cell phones are a part of the day-to-day of our lives until we don't have access to them. I'm not just talking about when you leave it at home, in a callous ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 23, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast weblog

NTT Docomo's new smartphone features wireless charger

(PhysOrg.com) -- Charging your cell phone can be a hassle, mostly because you have to find your cord, and if you are anything like most people, you don't have just one charging cord lying around your house. ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3 | with audio podcast weblog

Solar powered cell phone film - Bye, bye big batteries and so long outlets

(PhysOrg.com) -- Few things in this world can be more annoying than running out of battery. It seems like your cell phone has made the application of Murphy's Law its raison d'etre. It dies right before you ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 25, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 22 | with audio podcast weblog

Japan vending machines to charge electric cars

Ten Japanese companies said Monday they plan to install electric vehicle chargers at the sites of beverage vending machines across Japan in a cost-cutting tie-up.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

One charger to fit all new mobiles as of next year: EU

New mobile phones sold in Europe as of next year should all work off the same universal chargers, the European Commission said on Friday.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 30, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

GE Unveils Their Electric Vehicle WattStation (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- On Tuesday GE announced their new smart-grid-connected electric vehicle charger called the WattStation. The WattStation will help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles by significantly ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 14, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (9) | comments 6 | with audio podcast weblog

Microsoft banishes battery bungling

Microsoft is taking the fumbling out of figuring out which way batteries fit into gadgets. The US technology colossus on Thursday unveiled "InstaLoad" technology that lets batteries energize devices regardless ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jul 01, 2010 | popularity 2.9 / 5 (8) | comments 9

Gadgets on the go

Today's electronic gadgets get better and smaller, creating a perfect combination for travelers.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 25, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Four tech gifts for dads, grads

Graduations are coming up, and Father's Day is right around the corner. Almost everyone is looking for a gift for somebody.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 11, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0