Archive - May 2009
ZAP 8000 Watt Wheel Motor
The 8,000-watt motor design is almost ten inches in diameter compared to the seven-inch diameter, 3,000-watt motor powering the Zapino scooter.
ZAP Dual Rear Wheel Motor Electric Truck
ZAP says wheel motors are lighter and more compact, eliminating the need for a transmission and drive train. The unique design translates to more available space, which can be dedicated to a larger battery for range extension.
ZAP Developing Larger Wheel Motors
Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) has unveiled an 8,000-watt wheel motor powering both rear wheels of a production ZAP electric truck.
ZAP Unveils Electric Truck Wheel Motor Technology
8,000-Watt Wheel Motor Nearly 3x More Powerful than Zapino Scooter Motor, with Minimal Increase in Weight and Size
New Design Could Go into Production in 4-Wheel EVs by Next Year
SANTA ROSA, CA -- May 19, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) has unveiled an 8,000-watt wheel motor powering both rear wheels of a production ZAP electric truck.