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# Eco Mini-Chargers
Horizon's Minipak, Hydrofil and Hydrostik Are Hydrogen-Powered

By manzil | Published 2010-07-22 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-fuel-cell
References: [horizonminipakusa](http://www.horizonminipakusa.com/) & [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/07/expensive-fuel-.php)

Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies' [energy charging solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-batterycharging-device) above will be available by the end of 2010. The whole package contains three devices: Minipak, Hydrofil and Hydrostik. Minipak consists of a 2W DC power output, a standard micro-USB port and a multi-choice cable. Hydrofill is the refueling system, while Hydrostik works as a [hydrogen cartridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-solutions).

The Horizon Fuel Cell charging system can provide power to cell phones, smartphones, [gaming devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genki-energy-pack), MP3 players and GPS devices.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Hydrogen-powered Charging:** Opportunity for businesses to develop hydrogen-powered charging solutions for portable electronic devices.
- **Refueling Systems:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of efficient and sustainable refueling systems for hydrogen-powered devices.
- **Alternative Energy Sources:** Opportunity for industries to explore and implement alternative energy sources, such as hydrogen, for powering electronic devices.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for consumer electronics companies to incorporate hydrogen-powered charging solutions into their product offerings.
- **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for the renewable energy industry to develop and commercialize efficient and sustainable refueling systems for hydrogen-powered devices.
- **Mobile Technology:** Potential for mobile technology companies to explore and integrate alternative energy sources, like hydrogen, into their devices to extend battery life and reduce environmental impact.

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