The GreenTek ‘Solar Mug' Can Heat Coffee and Recharge Phones
Amelia Roblin — September 3, 2010 — Eco
References: greentekrd
The GreenTek ‘Solar Mug’ is like no mug you’ve ever encountered. Not only is the thermos equipped with a temperature control to keep your coffee at your heated preference, but cold temperatures can be programmed into the mug as well. The system incorporates a sophisticated solar envelope that powers its state-of-the-art functions, but that’s not all…
This innovative product, now in its final planning stage, withdraws a portion of the solar-generated energy through its 110-220V transformer/charger that will juice up your cell phone and laptop batteries. Completely quiet and practical for use just about anywhere, the GreenTek ‘Solar Mug’ will make you and your electronics green consumers.
This innovative product, now in its final planning stage, withdraws a portion of the solar-generated energy through its 110-220V transformer/charger that will juice up your cell phone and laptop batteries. Completely quiet and practical for use just about anywhere, the GreenTek ‘Solar Mug’ will make you and your electronics green consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Temperature-controlled Thermoses - The GreenTek 'Solar Mug' introduces a new trend in temperature-controlled thermoses with the ability to keep beverages hot or cold.
2. Solar-powered Appliances - The incorporation of a solar envelope in the GreenTek 'Solar Mug' presents a trend in solar-powered appliances.
3. Multipurpose Drinkware - The GreenTek 'Solar Mug' represents a trend in multipurpose drinkware with its ability to heat beverages and recharge electronic devices.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - The temperature-controlled thermos trend opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the beverage industry for companies to develop new, innovative drinkware.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - The solar-powered functionality of the GreenTek 'Solar Mug' creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy industry, particularly for companies focused on solar-powered appliances.
3. Electronics Industry - The ability of the GreenTek 'Solar Mug' to recharge cell phones and laptops presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the electronics industry to develop innovative, eco-friendly charging solutions.
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