CES - Green tech

Horizon to show fuel cell for charging gadgets

The route to clean energy is through small gadgets, according to Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies.

The company said Monday that it will show off the HydroFill, a home-use fuel cell system suitable for charging small electronics, at this week's Consumer Electronics Show. The product is set for release later in 2010.

The HydroFill extracts hydrogen gas from water and stores it in Hydrostik cartridges with a metal alloy that absorbs the hydrogen. To then charge electronic devices, people use a pocket-size fuel cell charger, called a MiniPak, which pulls hydrogen from the cartridges and a produces an electrical current. … Read more

Innergie, Green Plug team up for universal power adapter

Innergie may have found a solution to the traveler's burden: carrying various power adapters for each device. The mCube90 is a universal power adapter and surge protector that can be used on airplanes, in cars, or at home. And it fits in the palm of your hand.

It's the result of a joint effort with Green Plug, a company that created technology which allows communication between devices and power sockets.

Green Plug's GreenTalk technology stops devices from drawing energy when fully charged. Innergie joined forces with Green Plug "because of the open systems power interface provides … Read more

CES 2010 preview: Green comes in many colors

You'd be hard-pressed to come up with a single definition for "green" or "sustainable" in the context of consumer electronics. However, with green-themed gear touching on many areas, there will be more people trying at this year's International CES.

The Sustainable Planet zone will have more than 30 exhibitors, up from 20 in 2009 and nine in 2008. There will also be energy efficiency related goods sprinkled throughout the conference as makers of everything from TVs to laundry washing machines look to differentiate themselves on efficiency.

The Consumer Electronics Association is also taking steps … Read more