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Sony’s ESSP-2000 will last you a decade while saving you ass during the next series of blackout

Sony has introduced today the ESSP-2000, a new business grade Lithium-Ion storage battery or UPS designed for small data center, or server farm. The ESSP-2000 is design to give you at least ten years of optimal performances while being[...]
Sony’s ESSP-2000 will last you a decade while saving you ass during the next series of blackout
Sony’s ESSP-2000 will last you a decade while saving you ass during the next series of blackoutSony’s ESSP-2000 will last you a decade while saving you ass during the next series of blackoutSony’s ESSP-2000 will last you a decade while saving you ass during the next series of blackout

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Sony to inter into the EV Battery Car business

According to the Mainichi Daily News (Via Kyodo), Sony is apparently in Talk since mid 2010 with several automakers around the world in order to propose its skill and technology with it comes with lithium-ion batteries for EVs. With it[...]
Sony to inter into the EV Battery Car business

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APSJ update its NoPoPo Water battery, the only batteries running on water

Introduce for the first time in 2007 by APS-J, the NoPoPo (Non Pollution Power) water battery are like its name want you to believe, runs on water. Thanks to a chemical reaction, these batteries will be able to give you from 3 to 10 mi[...]
APSJ update its NoPoPo Water battery, the only batteries running on water

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Toshiba releases its REGZA 19P2 TV with internal Battery in Japan

Announced at 50,000 Yen on this this 19” 1366×768 LCD TV comes with a removable internal battery capable to deliver up to 3h of continuous play time as well as coming with a 1Seg Digital TV Tuner in order to be completely autonomo[...]
Toshiba releases its REGZA 19P2 TV with internal Battery in Japan
Toshiba releases its REGZA 19P2 TV with internal Battery in JapanToshiba releases its REGZA 19P2 TV with internal Battery in JapanToshiba releases its REGZA 19P2 TV with internal Battery in JapanToshiba releases its REGZA 19P2 TV with internal Battery in JapanToshiba releases its REGZA 19P2 TV with internal Battery in Japan

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SANYO expanding eneloop New-Type Battery Series in Japan

In need of even higher capacity rechargeable batteries? If you live in Japan, you’re in luck because today SANYO announced the new additions to its line-up in the eneloop rechargeable battery series, the eneloop pro, the eneloop [...]
SANYO expanding eneloop New-Type Battery Series in Japan
SANYO expanding eneloop New-Type Battery Series in JapanSANYO expanding eneloop New-Type Battery Series in JapanSANYO expanding eneloop New-Type Battery Series in JapanSANYO expanding eneloop New-Type Battery Series in JapanSANYO expanding eneloop New-Type Battery Series in Japan

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Recharge your MacBook Air on the Go via with only 8 LR14 Batteries

Own a MacBook Air? This news is made for you! The Japanese Company Bird Electron will put on the market from tomorrow (in Japan only) a new external Charger for MacBook Air. The EP-15V is powered by none the less than 8 LR14 or Type C [...]
Recharge your MacBook Air on the Go via with only 8 LR14 Batteries

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Sanyo and Yokohama Rubber to team up in Pikes Peak race June 26

Today Sanyo announced that its lithium-ion batteries will be used in the Yokohama Rubber electric vehicle (EV) operated by “Team Yokohama EV Challenge” for the upcoming 89th annual hill-climbing motor sports race, the ̶[...]
Sanyo and Yokohama Rubber to team up in Pikes Peak race June 26
Sanyo and Yokohama Rubber to team up in Pikes Peak race June 26

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Yamaha double its electric bicycle PAS CITY-X, CITY-C and PAS Compact battery life

Yamaha announced this morning that it succeeds to double the battery life and range of its latest PAS Series bicycle by achieving a maximum range of 23km. The New PAS CITY-X, CITY-C and Compact, are the latest Yamaha electric bicycle t[...]
Yamaha double its electric bicycle PAS CITY-X, CITY-C and PAS Compact battery life
Yamaha double its electric bicycle PAS CITY-X, CITY-C and PAS Compact battery lifeYamaha double its electric bicycle PAS CITY-X, CITY-C and PAS Compact battery lifeYamaha double its electric bicycle PAS CITY-X, CITY-C and PAS Compact battery lifeYamaha double its electric bicycle PAS CITY-X, CITY-C and PAS Compact battery lifeYamaha double its electric bicycle PAS CITY-X, CITY-C and PAS Compact battery life

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[CEBIT 2011] Samya, a big player in ecological & solar powered supplies

Solar cell panels and battery packs might not strike you as a new technology or original, but they are important technologies which are getting improvements every year. One of these manufacturers present at CeBIT, was the Taiwanese bas[...]
[CEBIT 2011] Samya, a big player in ecological & solar powered supplies
[CEBIT 2011] Samya, a big player in ecological & solar powered supplies[CEBIT 2011] Samya, a big player in ecological & solar powered supplies[CEBIT 2011] Samya, a big player in ecological & solar powered supplies[CEBIT 2011] Samya, a big player in ecological & solar powered supplies[CEBIT 2011] Samya, a big player in ecological & solar powered supplies

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[EV Expo] Meguru, the first EV rickshaw

Today at EV Expo 2011 we had the chance to stumble upon Meguru, the first ever EV (electric vehicle) rickshaw. Based on the Japanese traditional rickshaw design using bamboo and washi paper the Meguru comes with a compact eclectic engi[...]
[EV Expo] Meguru, the first EV rickshaw
[EV Expo] Meguru, the first EV rickshaw[EV Expo] Meguru, the first EV rickshaw[EV Expo] Meguru, the first EV rickshaw

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A battery that charges by moving around

Researchers at Kanazawa University in Japan created a battery, the size of a 1-yen coin, made of a very special alloy, that allows it to be many times more effective than any vibration-based energy generating device currently existing.[...]
A battery that charges by moving around
A battery that charges by moving aroundA battery that charges by moving around

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Apocket B1100 is a new ultra slim and light Battery for your iPhone 4

OTAS, a Japanese company, has a new “Ultra-slim” and light battery for iPhone 4 in its catalog with the Apocket B1100. By just adding 15mm and 51g to your iPhone, you will now improve its battery by 50% (According to OTAS), thanks to i[...]
Apocket B1100 is a new ultra slim and light Battery for your iPhone 4
Apocket B1100 is a new ultra slim and light Battery for your iPhone 4Apocket B1100 is a new ultra slim and light Battery for your iPhone 4Apocket B1100 is a new ultra slim and light Battery for your iPhone 4

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Toshiba plan to conquer Southeast Asian Nation with a Battery Powered TV

Only targeted to ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, Toshiba latest “Power TV” series, available in three different flavors with the PB1 (24”), PC1 (32”) and PS1 (40”),. Th[...]
Toshiba plan to conquer Southeast Asian Nation with a Battery Powered TV
Toshiba plan to conquer Southeast Asian Nation with a Battery Powered TVToshiba plan to conquer Southeast Asian Nation with a Battery Powered TVToshiba plan to conquer Southeast Asian Nation with a Battery Powered TVToshiba plan to conquer Southeast Asian Nation with a Battery Powered TV

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Elecom introduces a new series of external batteries for Smartphones

Another product from Elecom today and this time we have a pocket battery strictly designed to recharge your smartphone. With a 1600mAh internal battery capacity you will be able to fully recharge your smartphone on the go. This new bat[...]
Elecom introduces a new series of external batteries for Smartphones
Elecom introduces a new series of external batteries for SmartphonesElecom introduces a new series of external batteries for SmartphonesElecom introduces a new series of external batteries for SmartphonesElecom introduces a new series of external batteries for SmartphonesElecom introduces a new series of external batteries for Smartphones

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Panasonic Announces $30 Million Investment in Tesla Motors

Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors announced today that the former has made a 30 million USD investment in Tesla Motors, a Silicon Valley designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles. Tesla will switch to exclusively using Panaso[...]
Panasonic Announces $30 Million Investment in Tesla Motors

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Sanyo’s “eneloop” goes glittery for 5th anniversary

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of its AA and AAA-size “eneloop” rechargeable battery packs, Sanyo has announced the release of a 8-color glitter limited edition. It’ll be available on November 14th in Japan in 8 colors: purple,[...]
Sanyo’s “eneloop” goes glittery for 5th anniversary
Sanyo’s “eneloop” goes glittery for 5th anniversarySanyo’s “eneloop” goes glittery for 5th anniversary

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SolidMicro’s New iPad Battery/Case

SolidMicro Co have announced a new large-capacity iPad case-cum-external battery to be available for preorder starting today. It’s a full cover that protects the iPad from scratches and some drops, has a 6000mAh battery (2.4 time[...]
SolidMicro’s New iPad Battery/Case
SolidMicro’s New iPad Battery/Case

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Elecom AN ECOL Stylish rechargeable batteries now also in AAA Flavor.

Introduced in September 2009, the AN ECOL, Elcom stylish approach to rechargeable batteries, are now also available in AAA size… So if Eneloop batteries are not fancy enough for you, now you know that in Japan we have at least an[...]
Elecom AN ECOL Stylish rechargeable batteries now also in AAA Flavor.
Elecom AN ECOL Stylish rechargeable batteries now also in AAA Flavor.Elecom AN ECOL Stylish rechargeable batteries now also in AAA Flavor.Elecom AN ECOL Stylish rechargeable batteries now also in AAA Flavor.Elecom AN ECOL Stylish rechargeable batteries now also in AAA Flavor.Elecom AN ECOL Stylish rechargeable batteries now also in AAA Flavor.

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Wireless Power Transmission one step closer to you thanks to Murata

If Wireless Power Transmission is not something new, we are yet however able to see devices supporting this technology on a daily basis. However, thanks to company like Murata, this will soon become a reality. Indeed, Murata announced [...]
Wireless Power Transmission one step closer to you thanks to Murata
Wireless Power Transmission one step closer to you thanks to Murata

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Microsoft InstaLoad: New Polarity-Free Battery Installation Technology

InstaLoad is a patented battery contact design by Microsoft allowing users not to bother about the the +/- directions of the batteries while inserting them into a device. It is compatible with cylindrical form factor batteries of diffe[...]
Microsoft InstaLoad: New Polarity-Free Battery Installation Technology

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Sanyo to power Yokohama EV race car for 2010 Pikes Peak

Sanyo announced today that their are powering Yokohama EV (Electric Vehicle) race car with their batteries for 2010 Pikes Peak. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the ultimate climbing race where any participants have to run on[...]
Sanyo to power Yokohama EV race car for 2010 Pikes Peak
Sanyo to power Yokohama EV race car for 2010 Pikes Peak

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Solar-Powered Battery with 29 different adapters

Here we have a convenient and environmentally-friendly solution: a 20,000mAh battery which can be charged through solar power and comes with 29 different adapters in the package. In order to fit our needs as much as possible, 19 out of[...]
Solar-Powered Battery with 29 different adapters
Solar-Powered Battery with 29 different adapters

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