# Illuminating Eco Smartphone Chargers The Voltmaker Charges a Device and Features a Built-In Light By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-06-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltmaker References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/06/03/11649/hand-cranked-voltmaker-portable-gadget-charger-doubles-as-a-flashlight-too.html) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/voltmaker) Running out of power with your smartphone quickly disconnects you from your life, which is where the Voltmaker can come in handy for quickly charging up without the need for a traditional electrical outlet. Using kinetic energy, the Voltmaker powers when the built-in wing is whipped to create a charge; from here, the volts can be transferred to an iPhone, Android or even tablet device for quickly powering back on. A flashlight is built into the opposite end of the Voltmaker, which makes it a great, all-in-one device for emergencies. While other kinetic chargers on the market require cranking or other monotonous motions that can cramp up your hands, the Voltmaker uses a sophisticated motion that won't cause fatigue too fast and might actually help give your arm a work-out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kinetic Energy Chargers:** The use of kinetic energy to power devices offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the charging industry. - **All-in-one Device:** Combining smartphone charging capabilities with additional features like a built-in flashlight presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile accessories industry. - **Eco-friendly Power Solutions:** The development of eco-friendly smartphone chargers that reduce reliance on traditional electrical outlets and promote sustainability presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the energy sector. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Charging Industry:** The advancement of kinetic energy chargers has the potential to revolutionize the market by providing convenient and sustainable charging solutions. - **Mobile Accessories Industry:** The integration of multiple functions into a single device, such as smartphone charging and a built-in flashlight, opens new possibilities for innovation in the mobile accessories sector. - **Energy Sector:** The shift towards eco-friendly power solutions like kinetic chargers can disrupt the traditional energy industry by promoting renewable energy sources and reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Illuminating Magnetic Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-maglight.md) - [Illuminating Functional Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Power-Providing Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solove-power-bank.md) - [Self-Closing Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-smartphone-charger.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Flashlight Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumicard.md) - [Grip-Enhancing Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-popgrip-jumpstart-lightning.md)