Instead of using an outlet to charge your devices, you can now use butane with a handheld charger called Nectar. Nectar is a pocket-sized gadget that provides over two weeks worth of power through a USB port. All of this is done using a powerful fuel cell that was built to significantly outlast lithium batteries.
Nectar was developed by Lilliputian Systems Inc. in order to free people to use their devices wherever they want. Since traditional batteries usually don't last very long, having a long-lasting solution is a godsend for travelers and those who don't have easy access to electricity.
The Nectar can currently be pre-ordered for the hefty price of $300. The accompanying butane cells cost $10 a piece. For two weeks worth of untethered of power, the large fixed and variable costs may be worth it.
What's Driving This Trend
- Portable Fuel-powered Chargers
- Opportunity for companies to develop innovative, butane-powered chargers that provide long-lasting power on the go.
- Extended Battery Life
- Potential for disruptive innovation in developing fuel cells that significantly outlast lithium batteries, providing extended power for devices.
- Wireless Charging Alternatives
- Emerging trend of using fuel-powered chargers as an alternative to traditional outlets and wireless charging technology.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to incorporate fuel-powered chargers into their product offerings, providing convenient and long-lasting power for devices.
- Travel and Tourism
- Disruption opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to provide fuel-powered chargers as a solution for travelers who need extended power without easy access to electricity.
- Renewable Energy
- Integration of fuel cells into the renewable energy industry could provide a sustainable and portable power source for devices, reducing reliance on traditional lithium batteries.
