Nokia Drops Plans To Develop Fuel Cells

By Ian Bell Updated March 4, 2005

“The world’s largest cell-phone maker, which only eight months ago signaled its commitment to fuel cells, said the technology isn’t yet mature.

However, Nokia’s Matti Naskali left the door open for future use of the technology. “Fuel-cell technology is promising and Nokia continues to follow it closely,” he said.”

Meanwhile Toshiba just announced the world smallest fuel cell developed for use in future CE devices.

Read more at USA Today

Source: Associated Press

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