ZAP (ZAPZ) unveiled today ZAP® Portable Energy(TM), a new rechargeable lithium-ion battery and power storage technology for low-voltage electronics like cell phones, handheld computers and more. “The battery technology to power electric cars is here and ZAP Portable Energy is proof that the technology is maturing at a rapid rate,” said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. “This mobile power source is a breakthrough product that can serve the needs of more than 80 percent of the handheld electronics market. This and other battery advances in mobile electronics are creating the economies of scale necessary to commercialize advanced electric car batteries.” [ more ]