ZAP News
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.
Priscilla M. Lu, Ph.D. to Chair Electric Vehicle Pioneer ZAP Board
SANTA ROSA, California (August 21, 2009) – The board of directors of electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) unanimously elected Priscilla M. Lu, Ph.D. as Chair of its Board of Directors.
Dr. Lu is a 30-year telecommunications and networking executive and entrepreneur formerly with AT&T Bell Laboratories as well as Founder, Chairman and CEO of interWAVE Communications Ltd., and ViDeOnline Communications Ltd.
ZAP and ETI Tech of Malaysia Sign Binding MOU for Electric Vehicle Joint Venture
SANTA ROSA, California and KULIM, Malaysia (August 19, 2009) – U.S. electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) and Malaysia’s home grown green technology company, ETI Tech Corporation Berhad (listed on ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia: 0118.KL; ETITECH), jointly announced today their intention to form a manufacturing and distribution joint venture.
ZAP and ETI Tech have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the supply of ETI Tech batteries and battery management systems (BMS) for ZAP personal transportation electric vehicles. The two companies have also agreed to joint manufacturing and distribution and expect to execute a definitive agreement within ninety days from the date of signing the MOU.
ZAP Names Priscilla M. Lu, PhD to Its Board of Directors
SANTA ROSA, California (August 12, 2009) – Electric vehicle market pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) has voted to add Priscilla M. Lu, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Lu is a 30-year telecommunications and networking executive and entrepreneur formerly with AT&T Bell Laboratories, Founder, Chairman and CEO of interWAVE Communications Ltd., and ViDeOnline Communications Ltd.
