It also makes quick-charging power systems for forklifts, and its research arm is exploring new technologies such as a compact wind power system.
Construction workers only need limited juice for charging power tools and perhaps a cellphone power, pretty much the same thing disaster survivors require immediately after impact.
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In another exciting development, researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a self-charging power cell that's able to directly convert mechanical energy into chemical energy, making it possible to harvest up to five times more energy from footsteps.
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing new long-lasting power cells that they say will be capable of charging to full power in a matter of seconds.
Capable of delivering 5-to-50 watts of power, the new wireless charging spots use the same form-factor as the thousands already employed in public venues ensuring universal compatibility, while charging devices of various power levels at up to 93% efficiency.
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This place not only has free Wi-Fi, but also free wireless power charging spots.
On my high-power charging station in my garage, I can get 100 miles of charge in about an hour.
Because it packs a full-size USB port as well as a micro one and fast (2.1 amp) charging, the Power Station can also power up an iPad.
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Virgin America, which in March collected six iPads left behind from 527, 000 passengers, with a few iPads still unclaimed, invested in a massive charging station to power up lost devices.
The folks at Tesla tell me that the new Model S sedan, coming out in mid-2012, will have as much as 320 miles of range and can accept a 30 minute quick charge (50 percent of the total) from a high power charging station.
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Added value is provided with the inclusion of a second charging stand and a pair of power cords so operators can provide multiple charging stations if needed.
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Going through the box, aside from various leaflets and informational papers, we find a Sony Ericsson-branded headset, a micro-USB cable, and an USB charging dongle for home power outlets.
He would then be able to maximise the benefit when his local power company started charging him a different rate for different times of the day.
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These charging stations have extremely high power capability, which allows for 180 miles of range to be injected into a Tesla car in about 30 minutes.
The focus is on the joint development of electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology as well as the integration of those systems into Volvo C30 Electric vehicles.
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Though Apple doesn't have an official presence at CES, the iPhone accessory was a popular item on the show floor, There was a neverending supply of cheap cases, covers, Bluetooth keyboards, power packs and charging stations for iPhone and iPads.
Fuel-saving technology like hybrid power and turbo-charging, they say, isn't enough to do the trick.
Many of the other commands are scaleable as well, including power operation and battery charging.
Lastly, LG Chem developed a high-density 2, 100mAh battery that provides more power capacity and prolonged charging cycles.
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The manual warns to "use only the power adapter and micro-USB cable that come with your Nexus 4 Wireless Charger", but we didn't have any trouble with other USB power sources beyond longer charging times.
Bosch also offers professional guidance for customers purchasing a Power Max or other EV charging station.
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WiCC-enabled phones will interoperate seamlessly with the full range of Duracell Powermat wireless charging products as well as with wireless power offered by its growing ecosystem of partners such as leading airports, cars, educational institutions and furniture makers.
As much as we're familiar with wireless power, we know developing a truly contact-free form of charging has a whole raft of extra challenges, such as getting into the sweet spot for power delivery and the potential traffic jam caused by throwing another device into the mix.
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This Power Pack will allow for the charging of cell phones and other small electronic devices.
Mr. Mahathir is just the latest high-profile knight errant charging the dragon that is scorching our spending power.
One solution, of course, is upgrading to a 240-volt power system, which would cut charging time to about four hours.
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Wartena started GELI in 2010 to tackle the emerging markets of storing renewable energy such as solar power and for managing electric car charging.
The innovative Sanya Skypump pairs UGE's cutting-edge vertical wind turbines with GE's electric vehicle (EV) charging technology to offer completely clean energy to power electric vehicles.
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Huawei's unique Quick Power Control (QPC) and Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX) power-saving technologies, reduces power consumption by 30% and charging time by more than 25% compared to other smartphones.
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Eight solar panels charging 16 golf-cart-size batteries power everything.
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