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Israelis develop boiled potato batteries

June 21, 2010 – According
to a study conducted by a technology transfer company from the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, an electric battery using a boiled potato as its base
could provide a cheap source of energy, particularly in developing countries.

June 21, 2010 – According
to a study conducted by a technology transfer company from the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, an electric battery using a boiled potato as its base
could provide a cheap source of energy, particularly in developing countries.

The potato battery can
generate energy five to 50 times less expensive than commercial batteries,
Yissum Research Development Co. said recently.

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