by Shane Henson — October 9, 2013—K-TOR LLC, award-winning designer and manufacturer of portable power generators, released a new pedal-power generator this month, the Power Box, featuring a universal outlet interface that powers a wide range of electronic devices.
The company expects the new product to be well received both in the United States and abroad given that blackouts are becoming increasingly common and so many people around the world either have no electricity or can go weeks on end without it when natural disasters occur. When not in emergency use, or simultaneously with emergency generation, the product can be used for physical therapy or for educational purposes, to physically demonstrate the amount of energy needed to power, say, an incandescent bulb vs. an LED light.
“We are pleased to be releasing such a revolutionary product into the marketplace,” said K-TOR founder Ken Torino. “The introduction of our pedal power generator enables individuals and organizations around the world to operate a sustainable green energy source that does not require specific weather conditions to produce electricity. From the jungles of the Amazon to the streets of New York City, the Power Box supplies critical power to those who need it most.”
Producing 20 watts of electricity, the Power Box can directly charge almost any modern electronic device. The DC power supply is compatible with both 110 and 220-volt applications and the universal outlet accepts plugs from all over the world. A 12-volt charger can additionally be used with the Power Box to charge 12-volt batteries. These batteries are a useful way of storing energy and when used with an inverter can power appliances that run on AC as well as electronic devices that consume more than 20 watts.
Folded up in storage mode, the generator weighs less than five pounds and is smaller than a shoebox. In a few quick steps the Power Box can be converted from storage mode to generator mode. In generator mode, power is delivered via the universal outlet. Simply plug in the device you want to power and start pedaling, the company says.
