FWIW; from today's New York Times, p. E3:
"New Cellular Phone Batteries are Called Tough but Gentle"
While cellular telephones radiate a sort of cordless chic, anybody who owns one knows that usually sooner rather than later, they must be reattached to their cords, which are plugged into electrical outlets for recharging.
But no longer, says the Electric Fuel Corporation, an energy company based in Israel. The company announced this week that it was producing a disposable, long-life battery for cellular phones.
The batteries look and feel like any other and are made to fit some of the most widely used telephones, like those made by Nokia, Ericsson, and Motorola.
They are based on zinc-air technology and may provide up to 30 days of speaking and standby time, depending on usage, the network and the type of telephone used, said Jonathan Whartman, Electric Fuel's vice president for marketing.
Because the batteries are zinc-air, they do not carry toxic or volatile materials, like the cadmium and lithium found in most rechargable (sic) batteries.
The disposable batteries are not considered dangerous to the environment, Mr. Whartman said. Their materials can even be recycled, he added. They will cost $19.95 to $29.95 when they are released in May for retail shelves.
The batteries are expected to sell for much less once production reaches high levels.
"Our goal," Mr. Whartman said, "is to get the price under $10 in less than a year."
(by Michel Marriott)
Interesting article? Can they deliver? Any comments, gvander?
Regards, lws |
