Micro fuel cells power up

NEW YORK (CNNfn) - They promise to be better for the environment and pack a lot more punch than standard batteries. Micro fuel cells are being hailed as the hot energy source of the future.

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But how long will it be before we see them in everyday use? Bob Lifton, chief executive officer of Medis Technologies, appeared on CNNfn's The N.E.W. Show with more details.

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