FuelRod, a company that operates a Nationwide Swappable Power Network through self-service kiosks, has announced a new partnership with Knott's Berry Farm, one of Southern California's well-known theme park destinations. This venture brings the company's Generation 2 kiosks to the park.
The Generation 2 kiosks feature the new USB-C FuelRod with 20% more capacity than the original model, alongside the Wireless MAX10 that offers 10,000mAh power, wireless charging capabilities, and dual USB-C ports, with support for contactless payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. The kiosks enable the company's patented Swap & Go program, where users can exchange depleted portable chargers for fully charged ones at participating locations across the country. This eliminates the need to wait for a single unit to recharge.
The integration at Knott's Berry Farm adds another node to FuelRod's growing network that already spans airports, hotels, healthcare facilities, convention centers, and entertainment venues across North America.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Portable Power Networks
- Networked charger swaps create a convenience layer for high-traffic venues where mobile dependency and dwell time are both increasing.
- Contactless Amenity Kiosks
- Self-service payment-enabled kiosks are expanding guest services without requiring staffed retail counters or fixed charging stations.
- On-demand Device Charging
- Instant access to replenished power supports always-connected visitor behavior across entertainment, travel, healthcare, and hospitality settings.
Sectors Adopting This
- Theme Parks
- Guest experience infrastructure is shifting toward embedded digital amenities that reduce friction during long visits and mobile-heavy itineraries.
- Travel and Transportation
- Airports, transit hubs, and hotels benefit from distributed power access as travelers rely on phones for tickets, maps, payments, and communication.
- Consumer Electronics
- Portable charging products are evolving into service-based ecosystems that combine hardware upgrades, subscription-like reuse, and location-based convenience.
