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ZAP Exhibits Its Alias Electric Sports Car in New York City and Competes for Automotive Prize
NEW YORK, NY, October 19, 2009 – ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) of Santa Rosa, California, a developer of electric vehicles and electric power systems, is participating in two events this week in New York City to preview the Alias, its new electric sports car. The ZAP Alias is also in competition with other companies’ vehicles for $10 million in prizes as part of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, set up to foster the development of clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 miles per gallon or energy equivalent.
Cash for Clunkers Available on ZAP Electric Car
ZAP Answers Federal "Cash for Clunkers" Program with its own Trade-In Program Good on the Xebra 100% Electric Sedan, Total Value up to $4,500 and 90% Fewer Carbon Emissions
SANTA ROSA, California (July 30, 2009) – Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) is participating in its own "Cash for Clunkers" program with up to $4,500 in sales incentives and tax credits on top of the savings over the lifetime of the vehicle, not to mention 90 percent fewer carbon emissions.
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.
Sun Shines on University of Arizona Solar Electric Parking Vehicle
TUCSON, Arizona -- University of Arizona Parking & Transportation Services reports they love their new parking enforcement vehicle, a solar-electric truck from ZAP that went into service this week on the Tucson campus.
PTS says the main attraction for the new electric vehicle is that it gets part of its charge from the sun. According to statements in the campus newspaper, the Xebra was purchased to replace a 1998 gas engine pickup. The University says it has not purchased a gas vehicle since 2003 after implementing a purchasing policy for alternative fuels.
VIDEO: Solar electric car harnesses Las Vegas sunshine, tops off at Starbucks
Some experts believe pure electric cars are the future of the auto industry while others say it will be a combination of gas and electricity, but what about a combination of solar energy and electricity?
Well, not only is it possible, it is already in practice according to a report from CBS affiliate KLAS Ch. 8 News of Las Vegas. A local woman who owns a ZAP Xebra solar electric sedan charges up her car with the help of rooftop solar panel.
