As always one of the best press events of CES Las Vegas is ShowStoppers at the Wynn Hotel.  

This year’s event  features over 80 exhibitors. One product of particular interest given my penchant for Green products  was the YoGen hand powered charger manufactured by Easy Energy.  This device can be used as a backup for cell phones and iPods, PDAs. It’s a welcome as a backup as most backup devises also require having access to electricity where as this devise does not. It also eliminates the need to carry backup batteries. The YoGen  has a small handle which when it is repeatedly pulled by the user moves an internal alternator that  spins  generating power to recharge the batteries of the hand held electronic devise that it is attached to via a mini USB port. A LED indicator shows that  the electronic device being connected and charging . I did test it out and surprisingly it works quite well.  

Another of my favorites is Sanyo’s “Eneloop” bike. It has Electric Motor Assist Pedaling. It’s billed as the a next generation bicycle that transports you efficiently with minimal effort. This  Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle features innovative functions such as "loopcharging," which charges the battery while riding. "Two-wheel drive" allows for smooth start-up on hills and slopes and ensures a steady, stable ride. I took a test drive myself and was quite surprised how little effort it took pedaling and how smooth the ride was . Energy is also created though the braking system. They call it the "Create Energy" charging system that is activated whenever rear brakes are applied while riding. And, as it turns out it won the Best of Innovations 2010 Award in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology category . In my opinion well deserved