Photo Release -- ZPower to Showcase New Rechargeable Battery and Design Services at AudiologyNOW!

CAMARILLO, Calif., March 19, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZPower, the world's leading developer of rechargeable silver-zinc battery technology, will showcase its new battery and design services at the AudiologyNOW! conference, to be held from March 26-29 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. ZPower will be located at Booth #1147 and Meeting Room 4.

A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=24222

Starkey Hearing Technologies recently launched the new VFusion^TM Rechargeable System with ZPower batteries. "This represents an important first step in changing the Audiology market's paradigm from disposable to rechargeable batteries," said Dr. Ross Dueber, President and CEO of ZPower.

ZPower has spent several years in field-testing and market research with many key players in the Audiology sector. The result is a total solution that delivers:

• A high-performance rechargeable power source  - which is especially ideal for advanced wireless hearing instruments
   
• Power management and charger design services - to help manufacturers implement a new battery solution quickly and easily
   
• A roadmap for future improvement - to accommodate the expanding power requirements of future product designs

"We've found that design support is a critical element for our manufacturer partners. Our power management and charging expertise makes a big difference in helping them adapt current hearing aid products and electronics to ZPower batteries," said Dueber.

A rechargeable battery system provides many benefits to hearing aid wearers including allowing users to wear aids during the day and then provide convenient charging at night. A ZPower battery can power a hearing aid for over 18 hours each day and will last for one year with average use. ZPower batteries also generate less environmental waste as compared to disposable batteries and are fully recyclable.

About ZPower, LLC

ZPower is a leader in the development of rechargeable, silver-zinc batteries for microbattery applications whose headquarters and manufacturing facility is in Camarillo, CA. The company provides a total solution for hearing instrument manufacturers that includes advanced silver-zinc battery technology, electronics and design support. The ZPower solution simplifies new product development and speeds time-to-market. For end users, ZPower batteries deliver unmatched performance, improved user experience and are better for the environment. For more information, visit www.zpowerbattery.com.

Editor's Note: High-resolution product photography is available upon request.

CONTACT: Mary Beth Natarajan
         Jai Marketing
         1404 Elfe Street
         Charleston, SC 29492
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         Ross E. Dueber Ph.D.
         ZPower, LLC
         4765 Calle Quetzal
         Camarillo, CA 93012
         805-383-3167
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