{
  "id": 13918729,
  "title": "Carku wins Global Sources Innovation Award for portable power station",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/carku-wins-global-sources-innovation-award-for-portable-power-station",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:03:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/carku-wins-global-sources-innovation-award-for-portable-power-station-162633.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carku, a global leader in proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) design and smart battery integration, has won the Global Sources Innovation Award for its portable power station, the CARKU 400W PB-113. The company unveiled its latest lineup at the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show in Hong Kong, leveraging the city's role as a global trading hub to connect with partners and buyers.\n\nThe PB-113 model, at the heart of Carku's energy storage lineup, showcases a comprehensive range of AC-powered energy solutions designed for outdoor camping and emergency applications. Built on Carku's deep manufacturing expertise and flexible OEM/ODM capabilities, the company showcased models across diverse capacities.\n\nThe PB-113 stands out with its 400W AC output, capable of supporting daily electronics and providing a compact solution for off-grid travel. Weighing just 5 kg, the power station saves up to 50% trunk space compared to traditional models, and features smart jumper clamps with 10-stage safety protection, enabling safe jump-starts of dead batteries with a single button.\n\nPowered by premium LiFePO4 cells engineered for over 3,000 cycles, the PB-113 maximizes energy density and thermal stability, backed by advanced BMS hardware that provides real-time operating protection. Carku's leadership emphasized safety as the foundation of the product, stating that the award validates their approach of integrating emergency jump-starting and energy storage into an automotive-grade ecosystem for both roadside assistance and off-grid living.\n\nCarku's win at the Innovation Award underscores the product's role in addressing market demand in Asia-Pacific, where disaster readiness and evolving grids are driving off-grid power adoption. To accelerate regional rollout, Carku is executing its compliance roadmap, including securing PSE certification in Japan, to deliver safe and dependable energy across the region.",
  "summary": "Battery manufacturer Carku received the 2026 Global Sources Innovation Award in Hong Kong for its PB 113 400W portable energy storage system",
  "key_points": [
    "Carku wins Global Sources Innovation Award for portable power station",
    "PB-113 model features 400W AC output for off-grid travel",
    "Leadership emphasizes safety in emergency jump-starting and energy storage"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "CARKU 400W PB-113 Portable Power Station Wins the 2026 Global Sources Innovation Award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/carku-400w-pb-113-portable-power-station-wins-the-2026-global-sources",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:22:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}