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Tekion to Commercialise Micro Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrid for Portable Devices
Fuel Cell Today, 22 December 2005

Tekion, Inc. is commercialising a miniature power pack that fits inside mobile devices. The new innovation, Formira Power Pack, is a micro fuel cell/battery hybrid that allows users to power their portable devices continuously without re-charging on the electricity grid. The Formira Power Pack will offer a charge that lasts at least twice as long as a standard battery.

One key component of the power pack is a miniaturized coupling from Colder Products Company. The coupling connects the micro fuel cell's liquid cartridge to the power pack. When the liquid fuel is consumed, the user quickly inserts a new fuel cartridge while the device remains operating. The easy-to-use Colder connection product enables the cartridge to be quickly snapped in and out of the device with one simple motion.

The Formira Fuel Cell has a power density that is significantly higher than that of a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). In addition, it performs at a lower operating temperature, uses lower cost catalysts, and, due to its chemistry, requires fewer balance-of-plant components.

The technology will be integrated into new portable electronics devices targeted to launch in early 2007. It will be ideal for products in the milliwatts to 50-watt power range and the 10- to 100-watt-hours energy range. Potential applications include satellite and mobile phones, PDAs and notebook PCs.

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