HIKE WITH AN ENERGY CHARGER

World's First Kinetic Energy Charger for Hand-Held Electronics, The nPower® PEG is Now Available!
May 3, 2010 (nPower)

"The nPower® PEG is a light-weight, portable Personal Energy Generator that is used to recharge…hand-held electronic devices…away from the grid…[It captures and stores] the kinetic energy [from] walking, jogging, or biking and then [uses] that renewable energy to charge [a] phone, Mp3 player, or GPS…Just place the nPower® PEG vertically in [a] backpack or briefcase and carry it…

"nPower® PEG provides individuals with the security and enjoyment of knowing their mobile electronic devices can be charged anytime and anyplace…High strength polycarbonate frame and titanium casing give the nPower® PEG durability…Unique, adaptive control system automatically adjusts…to capture maximum power…Compact, recyclable lithium polymer battery stores energy…Industry standard USB 2.0 interface and universal iGo® tip system…[allows syncing with all] hand-held devices…"

The nPower® PEG ready to hit the trail. (click to enlarge)

"The nPower® PEG is Tremont Electric’s first application of the nPower® technology. Aaron LeMieux, technology inventor and Tremont Electric founder, was hiking on the Appalachian Trail when he wanted a way to recharge his radio and CD player without carrying the extra weight of disposable batteries. Several days into his three-month trip, he was inspired by the notion that the backpack he carried possessed a significant amount of kinetic energy through the up-and-down movement derived by walking. LeMieux realized that if he could convert this excess motion into usable electricity he could use this power to charge his hand-held mobile electronic devices; thus the inception of nPower® technology…

"nPower® PEG is available for purchase for $149.99 online at www.nPowerPEG.com beginning the week of May 3…[It] reduces environmental waste by eliminating the need for multiple chargers. It is compatible with over 3,000 hand-held electronic devices and is a cradle-to-cradle product made with sustainable components, which are 90% locally sourced. The nPower® PEG can be returned to Tremont Electric for recycling, refurbishing, and repurposing…"