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target7 · Post #1 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 02:17 AM

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http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/12733/1066/

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A key point is that WiTricity does not use electromagnetic radiation, which would be inefficient and possibly hazardous..." said researcher Andre Kurs.

RackVibe · Post #2 (**permalink**) 06-22-2007, 10:21 AM

Can't wait to have that in my house. It's gonna be awesome!

.amaZe · Post #3 (**permalink**) 06-23-2007, 09:03 AM

That will be amazing, no more wires. Can't wait.

ldcdc · Post #4 (**permalink**) 06-23-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by .amaZe

That will be amazing, no more wires. Can't wait.

Expect a ~150% increase in the electricity bill then.

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The MIT researchers successfully demonstrated the ability to power a 60 watt light bulb from a power source that was 2 meters (7 ft) away at roughly 40% efficiency.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiTricity

stealthdevil · Post #5 (**permalink**) 06-24-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ldcdc

Expect a ~150% increase in the electricity bill then.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiTricity

Not good for global warming then..

I think it will be many years before we see that commercially introduced widely. Not to mention having to pass all the tests set by regulators etc. And if the efficiency doesn't improve, I'd rather stick to wires..