Scosche Launches Solar Powered Back up Battery and Charging Device

Cole Smithey

Scosche Launches solBAT II – Solar Powered Back up Battery and Charging Device

solBAT II is available now

Oxnard, CA – February 3, 2009 – Scosche Industries,
an award-winning innovator of iPod and iPhone accessories, announces
the availability of its solBAT II — solar powered charger and battery
backup. The solBAT II works with almost any handheld device that can
be charged via a USB cable and feature’s a simple two light indicator
that lets users know when the solBAT II it is charging from the sun or
a USB cable (red), and when it is passing that stored energy to a
handheld (green) like a Blackberry, iPhone, iPod, or PSP.

“The
solBAT II is a great way to charge your devices using the free,
renewable power of the sun,” said Kas Alves, executive vice president
of Scosche Industries. “It is the perfect accessory for powering
outdoor adventures or can keep your iPhone topped off while you watch
your favorite movie on a long flight.”

The solBAT II’s lithium
ion battery has a capacity of 1500mA and an output of 5V, allowing it
to charge USB powered devices at the same rate as a wall charger. The
solBAT II features a windshield mount and a universal carabineer mount
making it easy to soak up the sun’s clean energy. When fully powered a
solBAT II will charge a typical cellular up to two times, making it a
great battery backup to keep in the car or a bag in case of emergency
when traveling.

Recently Scosche partnered with Business
Mobility Systems to provide volunteering doctors in Haiti with a means
of communication. With the power grid in Port-AU-Prince out of
commission the doctors used the solBAT II’s to keep their smartphones
powered up.

“With all the different technologies we used to
make this communication solution work, one of the most important
aspects or components were the solBAT II solar powered backup
batteries,” said Art Hale Chief Technology Officer, Business Mobility
Systems.

The solBAT is available now on Scosche.com and at
select retail locations throughout the US for $29.99. For additional
information and to order the solBAT II now please visit www.scosche.com.

About Scosche Industries:

Scosche
Industries is an award-winning innovator of iPod and iPhone
accessories. Scosche is founded on its’ commitment to quality, value
and customer service. With over 70 patents and countless industry
awards it is easy to see that Scosche is consistently at the forefront
of technology and innovation. Scosche Industries is the parent company
of several distinct brands including: Scosche, REALM, EFX, BlueFusion
and Accumat. Founded in 1980, Scosche is still 100% family owned and
operated with over 120 great people along side them. For more
information visit our website at www.scosche.com.