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ZPower

ZPower

Camarillo, Calif.
Batteries
CEO: Ross Dueber, 48

ZPower uses advanced polymers, nanotechnology, power electronics, and processing methods to create a superefficient rechargeable battery for consumer electronic devices. The technology isn't compatible with existing devices that use lithium-ion batteries, but next-generation laptops, mobile phones, and other devices coming to market as early as 2009 will use it. Dueber says Zpower batteries can as much as double the time between recharges.