Electric Vehicles

ZAP Receives Order for 100 New Electric SUVs from Samyang Optics

SEOUL, Korea, SANTA ROSA, California and HANGZHOU, China (February 22, 2010) – Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) has accepted a purchase order from Samyang Optics Co. Ltd. (KSE: 008080.KS) of Korea for 100 electric SUVs to be built through a partnership with China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd.

ZAP Enters China Electric Vehicle Market with Holley Group, the Global Leader in Electric Power Meters

Phase II of ZAP’s Strategy to Reposition for Global Market

SANTA ROSA, California and HANGZHOU, China (December 16, 2009) -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) and Holley Group, the world's largest volume producer of electric power meters according to the Wenhui-Xinmin United Press Group, have established a joint venture company in China with backing from venture capital firm Better World International to target the electric vehicle market in China.

UPS Leases Fleet of ZAP Electric Trucks for Third Consecutive Year, Totaling 92 Vehicles since 2007

SANTA ROSA, California (December 9, 2009) – For the third year in a row, UPS has leased a fleet of electric trucks from ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) to help with deliveries to urban and residential communities in the Bay Area.

The 25 ZAP electric trucks are enabling UPS drivers to more easily schedule delivery routes in neighborhoods and dense urban areas where congestion and parking restrictions present potential problems for larger UPS vans. UPS has leased 92 electric vehicles from ZAP since 2007 to assist with increased delivery needs during November and December.

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.

ABAT and ZAP Sign Distribution Agreement

Agreement Boosts Availability of Affordable Lithium Battery Electric Vehicles

NEW YORK and SANTA ROSA, California (July 8, 2009) – Leading lithium battery and vehicle manufacturer Advanced Battery Technologies (NASDAQ: ABAT), through its wholly owned subsidiary Wuxi Zhongqiang Autocycle Co. Ltd, has signed a distribution agreement with electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP).

ZAP CEO Steve Schneider says, "The agreement will enable ZAP to accelerate production of its electric vehicles offering extended range and more power through the use of ABAT’s advanced, large-format Polymer Lithium-Ion battery technology."

Toyota Manufacturing Veteran Named ZAP President

Seasoned Management Team Poised For Growth SANTA ROSA, California (June 18, 2009) ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) CEO Steven Schneider has named Gary Dodd, a respected manufacturing executive formerly with Toyota, as president of global operations. This recent move is seen as another step in Mr. Schneider’s plan to introduce U.S.-built electric vehicles to the masses. According to Mr. Schneider, “Gary will bring serious depth and breadth to our management team where each senior executive has separate and distinct responsibilities such as, operations, finance, marketing, and now front-line, manufacturing expertise. Gary will guide us into volume production.”

ZAP Completes Made in USA Electric Pickup Engineering Project

SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 2, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) has completed an engineering project to develop a four-wheel electric pickup with the majority of the parts and components supplied by US companies. This initiative is in line with the company's ongoing efforts to restructure its operations to focus on US production, particularly in the electric truck arena, as well as in the recent announcement regarding the American manufacture of the ZAP Alias model.

ZAP Shipping Trucks to United States Military

SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 16, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) confirmed today they have begun shipping their Zaptruck XLs, a versatile 100% plug-in electric LSV, to several US military bases in the US and in international locations. ZAPTRUCK XL ready for shipmentZAPTRUCK XL ready for shipment According to Amos Kazzaz, ZAP's Chief Operating Officer in charge of production, "Our Zaptruck XL has captured a significant market share in what is becoming a high demand/high growth segment of the EV marketplace. These orders and continued strong dealer demand have resulted in our ramping up higher production which is a manageable and nice problem to deal with."

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.
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