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California Adopts New Energy Efficient Standards for Battery Chargers

According to the Los Angeles Times, California has decided to impose energy standards on battery chargers. The California Energy Commission voted 3-0 to require battery chargers, including cellphones, power tools and computers, to be more efficient. The changes will take effect in 2013 and impact around 170 million devices while saving an estimated $306 million a year in electricity bills.

California imposes energy-efficiency standards on battery chargers

The California Energy Commission votes to approve efficiency standards designed to cut energy use by 'vampire' charging systems that waste as much as 60% of the electricity they consume. California's cellphones, tablet computers, power tools and hundreds of other portable electronic devices will be required to have energy-stingy battery chargers beginning next year.

Power-wasting battery chargers to go on energy diet

The California Energy Commission takes aim at improving efficiency of battery chargers for laptops, music players, and larger battery-powered goods.

Stihl launches cordless outdoor power tools

Andreas Stihl India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of the German company, has launched a range of cordless outdoor power tools to widen its product basket of petrol and electric driven products. Battery operated chain saws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers and blowers will be introduced initially.