ZPower Silver-Zinc batteries: 40% more run-time for devices

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GearLive got some CES camera time with the folks at ZPower and considering we haven’t seen many advances in mobile battery technology, this spot caught my eye. ZPower is focusing on Silver-Zinc batteries to replace traditional Lithium-Ion for a few reasons. They can offer 40% more run-time, they’re considered safer, and you can recycle them for a discount on your next battery pack. Sounds good to me, but of course, you can expect a price premium for these benefits.ZPower indicates that they’re working with OEMs as opposed to providing third-party power peripherals. Although they couldn’t name the notebook computer company they’re currently working with, they expect we’ll see an announcement this summer. I’ll be watching intently because we’re long overdue for a more efficient battery in our mobile devices.

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