Battery Power 2008, an international conference highlighting the latest developments and technologies in the battery industry, will be held September 4-5 in New Orleans, La. This sixth annual event will feature more than 40 presentations on new battery designs, emerging technologies, battery materials, circuit protection, charging and testing systems, battery health, as well as the latest market trends affecting the industry. The conference is designed for battery manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, design engineers and power integrators to learn the latest capabilities, design issues, trends and market forecasts in batteries and battery-powered products and systems.