ZPower President and CEO to Participate in CES 2009 Panel "Better Batteries and a Greener Charger"
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CAMARILLO, December 10, 2008 - ZPower, Inc., a leading global provider of the first silver-zinc, rechargeable battery technology for consumer electronic devices, has announced that company President and CEO, Dr. Ross Dueber will discuss "Better Batteries and a Greener Charger" at the CES Convention in Las Vegas. The panel will take place on Thursday, January 8th from 10:30-11:30am, in the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall, Room N254. The moderator is Suzanne Kantra, Technology Editor for "Martha Stewart Living."
The panel is part of the CES Knowledge Track and will delve into the shelf life of batteries and whether today's batteries can last long enough for users who talk, text, read, work and play with portable devices. They will respond to questions such as: "Is a universal battery solution on its way?," "How are revised Energy Star requirements for power adapters affecting the battery industry?," and "What new and revised battery chemistries are extending life and boosting output?."
"While viewers may be able to watch a full length movie on a portable device, they also need a source of portable power with the longevity and storage capacity to support video and other applications," explained Dueber. "Engineers are hitting the wall on lithium polymer and lithium-ion performance. Unstable lithium-ion batteries have resulted in product recalls by manufacturers of notebook computers. There is a pressing need for a better battery."
Silver-zinc battery chemistry is currently poised to move into the commercial marketplace for use in consumer electronics. A silver-zinc battery option will be rolled out in a major notebook computer in 2009.
This new silver-zinc battery chemistry uses the latest in advanced polymers, nano-technology, power electronics and processing methods to create a battery that surpasses other rechargeable batteries for notebook computers, mobile phone and consumer electronics applications.
Dr. Dueber has spoken at many major conferences including CES 2008, Fall IDF 2007, and other international battery symposiums. In April 2006, Dr. Dueber was invited to speak at a meeting of the United States President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
ZPower was recently selected as one of 34 companies designated as "Technology Pioneers 2009" by the World Economic Forum; and as winner of the 2008 Innova Award for Product Development Excellence by Battery Power Products & Technology Magazine. The company was named in September 2007 by AlwaysOn as one of the "GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies" in the Energy Storage category for 2007. ZPower was recognized for its achievements in battery materials recycling.
ZPower will also be on hand at the ShowStoppers@CES event on January 8th from 6-10pm at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
More information about ZPower's participation at CES 2009 can be found at:
www.zpowerbattery.com/PR.
About ZPower, Inc.
ZPower, Inc. develops and produces high performance rechargeable silver-zinc batteries for mobile applications such as notebook computers and cellular phones. Silver-zinc battery chemistry offers 40% more runtime than traditional lithium-ion batteries, along with environmental and safety advantages. The company possesses an impressive U.S. and worldwide intellectual property portfolio on rechargeable silver-zinc batteries with 25 granted patents and 36 pending. The company is backed by IntelTM Corporation, OnPointTM Technologies (a venture capital fund of the United States Army) and PowerVentures (a large private equity group).
