The PowerPot: Moving itself along (literally!)
With the help of over 400 people we reached our $50,000 goal in just 9 days! Thanks everyone for your support!
We’re so excited (and relieved) to have met our funding goal that we decided to take some time off from the daily grind to play in our shop. We get a lot of questions asking if it is possible to apply thermoelectric technology to other industries such as automobiles.
Power Practical is proud to introduce the world’s first fully thermoelectric powered car! Can't believe it? Check out the video below:
Also we’re stoked that we’ll already be sending out 60 PowerPots to deserving individuals in developing nations. We’ve teamed up with some non-profit groups such as the Interethnic Health Alliance to help us distribute these pots in Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, and more. These non-profit organization will help with distribution of the pots, as well as checking in on them to get feedback such as how often the PowerPots are used, when and how, and what improvements can be made.
At the current rate it is likely that we will need more non-profit partners to help us find the individuals/communities most in need. If you are with an NGO and feel like you’d be a fit, please contact us via Kickstarter or our website and we’ll chat.
Cheers!
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- David Toledo 147 friends
- Website: thepowerpot.com
Pledge $1 or more
72 backers
Every dollar helps! All backers will get our sincere thanks and the option to have their name proudly displayed on our sponsors page at www.thepowerpot.com. Be remembered as one of those who helped bring alternative power to the people!
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $2 or more
47 backers
Any amount pledged to this reward OR any additional money pledged on top of other rewards goes to our general fund for sending PowerPots to people in developing nations. Your small contribution can make a big difference!
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $5 or more
24 backers
You’ll get 4 PowerPot stickers and a thank you letter.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $10 or more
37 backers
You'll get a 5-LED goose-neck light that plugs into a USB port, which can be used with your laptop, our batteries, the PowerPot, or any other USB port. This light gives 60 lumens of diffuse light and only uses 0.3W. We like it so much, one light comes with every Kickstarter PowerPot and battery pledge.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $15 or more
18 backers
You'll get a 10-LED goose-neck light that plugs into a USB port, which can be used with your laptop, our batteries, the PowerPot, or any other USB port. This light gives 120 lumens of diffuse light and only uses 0.6W.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $25 or more
33 backers
You'll get a USB battery (1800 mAh with cellphone tips included). This is a great little backup battery. Use it to charge your cellphone on-the-go. It even has a built-in flashlight. Also includes the 5 LED goose-neck light which plugs into a USB port. This handy little battery and 5 LED light come with all Kickstarter orders of PowerPots.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $30 or more
15 backers
You'll get a Kickstarter exclusive PowerPort T-shirt. This high-quality shirt lets others know that you were one of the first to support an alternative energy source for the world!
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $40 or more
34 backers
You'll get a heavy-duty rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (5,000 mAh) with 2 USB ports and tablet charging capability. Comes with all the adapters you need to charge cell phones and includes a 5 LED goose-neck light that plugs into USB.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $99 or more
22 backers
You will be donating a PowerPot V for someone in a developing nation. Your donation will make a huge difference in this person's life, freeing them from the daily struggle to find power.You'll also receive a kickstarter exclusive sticker letting others know you empowered someone in need.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $125 or more
294 backers
You'll be pre-ordering for yourself or a friend a PowerPot V for this camping season. Comes with the bowl/lid, USB charger cable, 1800 mAh USB battery and a 5 LED USB light. (Retail price will be $150 and no battery)
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $150 or more
235 backers
You'll be pre-ordering for yourself or a friend a complete PowerPot V Bundle for this camping season. This kit comes with the PowerPot V, the lightweight backpacking stove, the rechargeable USB battery/flashlight and a 5 LED USB light so that you have everything you need ready to go.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $199 or more
77 backers
You'll be pre-ordering a PowerPot V for yourself or a friend and also donating a PowerPot V to someone in a developing nation who needs a portable power generator. Your PowerPot will come with the bowl/lid, USB charger cable, 1800 mAh USB battery and a 5 LED USB light. You'll also receive a kickstarter exclusive sticker letting others know you empowered someone in need.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $199 or more
38 backers
You'll be pre-ordering the PowerPot X for yourself or a friend. Your PowerPot will come with the lid, USB charger cable, 1800 mAh USB battery and a 5 LED USB light.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $275 or more
13 backers
You'll be pre-ordering a PowerPot X bundle for yourself or a friend and donating a PowerPot V kit to someone in need of a portable power generator. You'll also receive a kickstarter exclusive sticker letting others know you empowered someone in need.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $299 or more
28 backers
You'll be pre-ordering a PowerPot X and a PowerPot V for yourself or a friend. Get the best of both worlds! Leave one at home for emergency preparedness and bring one wherever your adventures take you.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $350 or more
3 backers
You'll be pre-ordering a PowerPot X bundle for yourself or a friend and donating a PowerPot X kit to someone in need of a portable power generator. You'll also receive a kickstarter exclusive sticker letting others know you empowered someone in need.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $500 or more
3 backers
You'll be pre-ordering a 15 W PowerPot XV for your self and a family in need. This size PowerPot will enable a family or school to start a business selling power to their community. You'll also receive a kickstarter exclusive sticker letting others know you empowered someone in need.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
3 backers
You'll receive a PowerPot V, X, XV and send out 2 PowerPot XV to start micro-generation businesses in developing nations. You'll also receive a kickstarter exclusive sticker letting others know you empowered someone in need.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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