This has got to be one of the most amazing gagdets for any computer techie - a fuel cell laptop battery. Powered from methanol this could be one of the first real applications for fuel cell technology aimed at mass market users. Riello UPS is involved in a number of fuel cell projects where it is applying its expertise in inverter and power technologies. Replacements for the traditional sealed lead acid battery could be just round the corner - perhaps within 5 to 10 years we will see easily affordable solutions in the market place.

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