In addition to being environmentally friendly, hydrogen power is better in many ways than the conventional variety. HandyPower’s General Manager, Rinat Nafikov, believes that cell phones could very well use hydrogen as a source of power. Despite plentiful resources, the development of hydrogen power in Russia is hindered by a rather backward automotive industry, according to Alexander Ramensky, President of the Russian and Vice-President of the International Association for Hydrogen Power. The Russian Association for Hydrogen Energy considers promoting this type of power as its primary mission. A few years ago, the development of hydrogen power was helped by high oil prices; but now, environmental concerns, as well as the desire to take advantage of advanced technologies, play a greater part.