Power to spare found in paperback-size package.

• Author: Williams, Robert H.
• Position: TECH TALK - Brief Article

A just-developed compact fuel cell that is based on a highly concentrated methanol solution delivers 25 watts of continuous power to soldiers on the move. Weighing in at about 40 ounces, the cell is composed of a fuel processor, fuel cell stack, control system, balance-of-power plant and a quick replace cartridge.

Produced by Ultracell Corporation of Livermore, Calif., the system is driven by novel micro reformer technology that, with a push of a...