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Former Lotus Engineering CEO Joins ZAP Board of Directors
Submitted by zapworld on Tue, 10/02/2007 - 13:35.
Tuesday October 2, 8:50 am ET
Engineering Executive Makes Move to Pursue Electric and Hybrid Cars
SANTA ROSA, CA--Oct 2, 2007 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) announced today that veteran automotive and technology executive Albert Lam has agreed to join its Board of Directors.
ZAP Signs Electric Car Joint Venture with China's Largest Luxury Bus Manufacturer
Submitted by zapworld on Fri, 09/21/2007 - 08:35.
JINHUA CITY, China and SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- In a joint statement released today, USA electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP - News) and Youngman Automotive Group, China's number one luxury motor coach and high-quality commercial truck manufacturer, have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture, market and distribute electric and hybrid vehicles for the passenger car, truck and bus markets. The new joint venture company will also focus on the development and manufacturing of electric charging infrastructure.
Chile's Largest Power Company Brings Electric Vehicles to the People
Submitted by zapworld on Sun, 09/16/2007 - 20:00.
CHILECTRA to Fight Pollution and Traffic Congestion with ZAP Electric Bicycle, Scooter and Other Vehicles
SANTA ROSA, Calif. & SANTIAGO, Chile--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help mitigate pollution and traffic congestion, Chile's largest power company, CHILECTRA, will allow its customers to use their monthly utility bill to finance the purchase of electric bicycles, scooters, mopeds and other vehicles from US-based ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP - News).
ZAP Electric Car Makes Oregon Even Greener
Submitted by zapworld on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 20:00.
Portland, Oregon opens latest electric car dealership for ZAP
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 12, 2007 -- ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) electric cars and trucks will be available for sale to the public at the grand opening for Ecomotion, the latest addition to a network of ZAP dealers and service centers throughout the nation.
As Oil Prices Pass $70, ZAP Electric Vehicles Zoom
Submitted by zapworld on Wed, 07/04/2007 - 20:00.
SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Sales for electric vehicles from ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP - News) are taking off faster than predicted. Initial supplies of the ZAPPY3 and Zapino scooters have now sold out and ZAP estimates a 4-week waiting list.
"We have increased our orders and the new shipments are expected by the end of July," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider.
With gas reaching an all-time high in June, ZAP an alternative transportation company based in Santa Rosa, California says interest for all of its electric vehicles have increased beyond their expectations. The Zapino, a new motorbike design introduced last month, sold out in just over two weeks. Likewise, ZAP's ZAPPY3 line of personal electric transporters sold out during one of the busiest buying seasons of the year.
