Panasonic battery has more power
From Times Wire Services
Japan’s Panasonic is introducing a double-A household battery that will keep gadgets running 20% longer than rival alkaline batteries do.
The new Evolta -- whose name is derived from “evolution” and “voltage” -- has proved its mettle against products from Duracell and Energizer, as well as Panasonic’s own Oxyride batteries, according to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., which makes Panasonic brand products.
Evolta’s 10-year shelf life -- as much as 60% longer than rivals’ -- results from more material being packed inside it, the new materials it’s made with and a sturdier seal than predecessors had, Matsushita said.
Evolta goes on sale in April in Japan and is planned for overseas markets later this year.
