SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB) December 1, 2008
The new rating system, launched by the world’s top five cellphone makers last month (see Nokia press release), covers all chargers currently sold by Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and LG Electronics. Efficiency ratings range from five stars for the most efficient chargers down to zero stars for units consuming the most energy.
If left plugged into an electrical outlet, cellphone chargers continue to use electricity even when disconnected from the phone. To achieve the coveted five-star rating, chargers may not exceed 0.03