Printed from  Powertrekk portable fuel cell available Spring for
$229  updated 04:55 am EST, Tue January 24, 2012  Powertrekk
first to market with portable fuel cell  The Powertrekk portable
fuel cell charger, that first surfaced as a working concept will
become available this Spring for $229. The device is the world's
first solution of its kind and offers instant charging for
mobile devices over USB. The Powertrekk uses water to create
hydrogen, which is then converted into electricity making it
particularly useful for trekkers and users on field trips
without ready access to another source of electricity.  The
device doubles as a portable battery pack and fuel cell. It uses
a 1600 mAh Li-ion battery as a "buffer," while the fuel cell
itself is rated at 1000mAh, providing a useful mechanism for
staying in touch when outdoors. To generate power, users add a
Power Puk at $12 each, into the fuel compartment and then fill
the water compartment with around one tablespoon of water.  Once
the puck is depleted, the