ZPower to Highlight Achievements in Silver-Zinc Battery Tech

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ZPower to Highlight Achievements in Silver-Zinc Battery Technology for Mobile Devices during Intel Developer Forum in Taipei

CAMARILLO, October 12, 2007 – Troy Renken, Vice President of Product Planning and Electronics, ZPower Inc., formerly known as Zinc Matrix Power, will be a featured speaker in the Extended Battery Life (EBL) panel at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in Taipei, Taiwan on October 16th. The IDF in Taipei runs from October 15-16 at the Taipei International Convention Center.

The panel, titled “Realizing the Vision of All Day and Beyond Battery Life for Mobile PCs,” will present insights into the significance of battery life and will discuss industry initiatives underway to extend battery life.

ZPower, develops advanced, rechargeable silver-zinc batteries. Initially targeted for notebook computers, cell phones and MP3 players, ZPower batteries have 30% greater energy density than traditional lithium-ion batteries.

In addition to the performance benefits, ZPower™ batteries are inherently safe. The technology features a water-based chemistry that is not flammable or toxic. The battery contains no lithium or flammable liquids and is therefore free from the problems of thermal runaway, fire and danger of explosion. Silver-zinc batteries are not subject to airline restrictions, and passengers can travel without worry.

ZPower™ batteries also offer consumers an environmentally friendly alternative. The primary elements used to produce the batteries can be 100 percent recycled and re-used. The raw materials recovered in the recycling process of silver-zinc batteries are the same quality as those that went into the creation of the battery. Environmental impact is lessened since the need to mine for new materials is minimized. The company plans to offer incentives so consumers can save money by recycling the batteries.

ZPower is currently working with leading manufacturers of notebook computers and cell phones to incorporate silver-zinc technology in next generation products. ZPower will begin high volume production of ZPower™ batteries in mid 2008.

"Innovation in power sources technology help drive longer battery life for mobile PCs," said Andy Keates, Power Sources Enabling Manager, Intel Corporation. “Intel is committed to working with companies like ZPower that are developing new and different power sources."

“ZPower is honored to participate in this year’s IDF in Taipei and on the Extended Battery Life panel as we did at the recent IDF in San Francisco,” said Renken. “Our batteries now offer greater power and improved performance over traditional lithium-ion batteries. We’ve made these enhancements while focusing on consumer safety and manufacturing a product that is environmentally responsible. ”

ZPower won Intel’s “Technology Innovation Accelerated” (TIA) Award in the Mobility category at the 2006 Fall IDF conference. The company was also recently named a “GoingGreen 100” winner by AlwaysOn.

About ZPower, Inc.
ZPower, Inc. develops and produces high performance rechargeable silver-zinc batteries for mobile applications. The company currently holds 16 key patents on rechargeable silver-zinc batteries which offer 30% more energy density than current lithium-ion batteries. ZPower has strategic partnerships with, and venture investments from, IntelTM Corporation, OnPointTM Technologies--a venture capital fund of the US Army, and PowerVentures--a large private equity group.