SANYO Energy Corp. Pte. Ltd., the regional sales & marketing office of SANYO Electric Co. Ltd, the world leader in recharchable batteries, announched a new next-generation nickel metal hydride battery 'eneloop'. This is the first product based on SANYO's new vision, 'Think GAIA'.

'eneloop' is a product that proposes a new lifestyle - one without disposing of batteries. Once charged, it can be used repeatedly, and once used completely, it can be recycled. To promote this kind of new battery lifestyle, SANYO developed a world first(*1) rechargable battery that can be used like a dry cell battery - 'used immediately after purchase'.

Based on its new vision 'Think GAIA', SANYO is simultaneously pursuing solutions for a comfortable living and consideration for the environment and would continue providing 'Global Energy Solutions' and 'LOHAS (Lifestyle Of Health And Sustainability) Solutions'.

Main Features:

1. 'Immediately usable' new rechargeable battery.

2. An environment-friendly product right from the battery to the packaging.

3. Comparatively more powerful and longer-lasting than dry cell batteries and superior low-temperature electrical discharge performance.

4. Economically more efficient than dry cell batteries, 'eneloop' can be used up to 1000(*2) times.

*1: According to SANYO Research, for Nickel Metal Hydride batteries on the market as of Nov. 1, 2005.

*2: Battery life based on testing methods established by JIS C8708 2004(4.4), varies according to conditions of use.