| A new polymer
electrolyte fuel cel (PERC) has been developed by Seiko Instruments which
is around one-third of the size of its exsiting PERCs. Measuring 3-W, the
new fuel cell consists of a hydrogen generator, a cell that produces electricity,
and booster/control circuits.
The product was developed using sodium
boron hydride.
The company hopes to launch the new
fuel cell by the end of 2007 for application as an external power source
for electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras and notebook
computers.

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