The Nectar uses a solid oxide thin film fuel cell (SOFC) to generate a +5 volt charge to any device plugged into it. It can power a wide range of electronic devices through its USB 2.0-compatible port. Each Power Pod stores 55,000 MW-hours of energy in a single cartridge.

Why and where would you use it? When power goes out like it did for a number of days when Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012, the Nectar would have been an ideal emergency power source. Typically, however, it would be used for travel in areas where conventional power sources are nonexistent. Each of the hot-swappable Power Pods can provide enough juice to power a single device such as a smartphone for up to a month or about 10 charges.

You can pre-order a Nectar before January 28, 2013. The first order comes with two Power Pods. Additional Power Pods are sold for $19.99 a pair. Nectar will begin shipping in summer 2013.