Archive - Jan 2010
Samyang Optics Announces Partnership with US Electric Car Maker ZAP for Korea Market
SEOUL, Korea (January 27, 2010) – Samyang Optics Co. Ltd. (Kospi: 008080.KSE) announced today at a special press conference extravaganza event held at the Grand Hilton Convention Center in Seoul, Korea, that it has signed a distribution agreement with California electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) for the exclusive rights to manufacture, assemble and market ZAP's complete line of electric trucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters and ATVs in Korea. This event was well attended by more than 500 people, with 150 people from the media, including media coverage by SBS, YTN, and MBN television stations in Korea.
ZAP, Jonway Partner to Target China Electric SUV Market
Companies Agree to Develop, Manufacture and Market Electric Compact SUVs and Other Vehicles in China for Worldwide Distribution
SANTA ROSA, CA and TAIZHOU, CHINA--(Marketwire - 01/21/10) - US electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC.BB:ZAAP - News) and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd. announced a commercial agreement to produce electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global distribution.
ZAP Electric Vehicles Qualify for GSA Requisition
WASHINGTON, DC -- January 12, 2010 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC.BB:ZAAP - News) announced the inclusion of its vehicles on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 78, number GS-03F-0051W, expanding opportunities in the government fleet market.
ZAP's entire line of electric trucks and vans, along with its ATV, are now available through GSA and can be found on the "GSA Advantage!" online ordering website. These include the Zaptruck XL, Zapvan, and ZAP Dude ATV. Approval by GSA makes ZAP vehicles more readily accessible to U.S. government agencies and their respective purchasing agents around the world.
ZAP Alias Electric Car Debuts at North American International Auto Show "Electric Avenue"
DETROIT, MI--(Marketwire - 01/08/10) - Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC.BB:ZAAP - News) of Santa Rosa is previewing its Alias 100 percent electric sports car at the North American International Auto Show, January 11-24, in Detroit, Michigan. The display is part of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition with a $10 million purse for production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 miles per gallon or energy equivalent.
Xebra Electric Truck
ZAP has been tirelessly perfecting the Xebra line in order to give our end users the ultimate electric experience. Our 2009 Xebra Truck is packed with exciting new features, while providing the same low operating cost and ease of use, which has defined the Xebra line for over two years.
Classified as a motorcycle, the Xebra can legally travel up to speeds of forty miles per hour, while other electric vehicles, such as vehicles in the NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) category are speed limited to twenty-five miles per hour.