Toshiba has announced the launch of a device using direct methanol fuel cell (“DMFC”) technology. Dubbed the Dynario, it’s a charger for small gadgets like cell phones, mp3 players and digital cameras and will go on sale today on Toshiba’s website. Methanol fuel cells produce electricity via a reaction between water, air, and methanol, with more »

Powering up a laptop with portable liquid fuel? It’s genesis is closer than you might think. The company PolyFuel, which develops fuel cell membranes, recently announced that it has developed a prototype laptop (the Lenova T40 ThinkPad), which uses methanol cartridges and a fuel cell as it’s power source.

Although the working prototype is not an actual finished product, but instead a proof of concept, the company plans to show it off to consumer electronics and PC manufacturers in the coming weeks.