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The Little Engine That Might.

Authors :
David, Grainger
Source :
Fortune; 10/27/2003, Vol. 148 Issue 9, p194-196, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Looks at the invention by Dean Kamen which could bring water and electricity to remote regions of Third World countries. Idea which he stumbled upon while working on a stair-climbing wheelchair; Previous inventions which include the first portable dialysis machine and the Segway scooter; Investment of his own money to develop the Slingshot machine to deliver safe water; How it works; Consideration of using GrameenPhone of Bangladesh's business model in the selling of the generator/purifiers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00158259
Volume :
148
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Fortune
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
11096934