Sony Hybrid Fuel Cells: The combination of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a methanol fuel cell and are capable of using one or both at the same time if conditions call for it. Power made by the methanol fuel cell that is not used is stored in the battery pack. A USB port lets users plug in and charge their portable electronics. A larger home charging that can reportedly provide recharging power for a cellphone for an entire month has two USB ports but works on an identical principle.