Archive - 2004

Transportation pioneer ZAP turns ten

Transportation pioneer ZAP turns ten

SANTA ROSA, California (September 23, 2004) - The small, Northern California Company that made a name for itself by 'zapping' bicycles, scooters, and cars, celebrated its tenth anniversary today. ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP) of Santa Rosa, California has been working for the past decade to commercialize the growing demand for more energy efficient and environmentally friendly forms of transportation and energy.

ZAP's electric WORLDCAR, earned five trophies at the 2003 Michelin Challenge Bibendum

ZAP car certified by Executive Order

ZAP car certified by Executive Order

Cal EPA Board ruling means ZAP cars legal for sale

SANTA ROSA, California (September 21, 2004) - Under an Executive Order from the State of California Environmental Protection Agency, advanced automotive technology company ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP) announced today that the state's Air Resources Board has certified its ZAP WORLDCAR, as a "Zero-Emission Vehicle."

ZAP's WORLDCAR, earned five trophies at the 2003 Michelin Challenge Bibendum

ZAP Tops 'Green' Stock Index

ZAP Tops 'Green' Stock Index

BROOMFIELD, Colorado - LOHAS Journal listed advanced automotive technology company ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP) at the top of its weekly index of stock market gainers in the LOHAS marketplace during the week of September 20.

The Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) describes a $226.8 billion U.S. marketplace.

ZAP Tops 'Green' Stock Index

BROOMFIELD, Colorado - LOHAS Journal listed advanced automotive technology company ZAP (OTC BB:ZAPZ) at the top of its weekly index of stock market gainers in the LOHAS marketplace during the week of September 20.

The Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) describes a $226.8 billion U.S. marketplace.
-- The LOHAS Journal

ZAP signs $100 million exclusive agreement for Apollo fuel cell technology

SANTA ROSA, California (September 15, 2004) - Transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP) announced today that its automotive distribution subsidiary Voltage Vehicles has signed an exclusive agreement with Apollo Energy Systems of Pompano Beach, Florida for its fuel cell technology.

ZAP CEO Steve Schneider (left) and Apollo CEO Robert Aronsson

Under the contract, ZAP's Voltage Vehicles subsidiary has agreed to purchase up to $100 million in Apollo's propulsion systems. Apollo has developed a patented Alkaline Fuel Cell and Tri-Polar Lead-Cobalt battery technology that is expected to revolutionize the auto industry. According to Apollo, the new fuel cell is ready for production, years before similar propulsion systems are expected to be available.