ZAP News
VIDEO: Solar electric car harnesses Las Vegas sunshine, tops off at Starbucks
Some experts believe pure electric cars are the future of the auto industry while others say it will be a combination of gas and electricity, but what about a combination of solar energy and electricity?
Well, not only is it possible, it is already in practice according to a report from CBS affiliate KLAS Ch. 8 News of Las Vegas. A local woman who owns a ZAP Xebra solar electric sedan charges up her car with the help of rooftop solar panel.
Jobs Stay a Priority in Kentucky With Electric Cars From ZAP
SANTA ROSA, CA (Mar 10, 2009) -- Steve Schneider, CEO of electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB), commended officials at newly formed ZAP Motor Manufacturing Kentucky on their commitment to build electric vehicles under a supply agreement with ZAP.
Schneider acknowledged ongoing talks with Franklin-based ZAP Motor Manufacturing Kentucky led by CEO Gary Dodd and his new management team to build and assemble several of ZAP's best-selling electric vehicles. Schneider said Dodd and his senior executive staff, with extensive experience in building factories for Toyota, Mercedes and other automotive projects, can create jobs and help stimulate the Kentucky economy.
El Pollo Loco CEO Plugs Xebra Electric Car in USA Today
“We deliver” it reads along the side of El Pollo Loco's electric delivery vehicles. CEO Steve Carley delivers the goods for El Pollo Loco, a 386-store chicken chain that employs 4,000 people, not including those working at 247 franchise restaurants.
CEO Radio Network Interviews ZAP on Electric Car Stimulus Incentives
ZAP Alias Appears at February 2009 Dealer Seminar
SANTA ROSA, California (February 24, 2009) – Steve Schneider, the Chief Executive Officer of ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP), a leading source of electric transportation, was interviewed last night by John McDermott on CEO Radio Network.
The interview with Steve Schneider is available at the following URL: http://www.zapworld.com/files/Updated%20content/ZAP.mp3.
ZAP Cheers Electric Car Tax Credits in Stimulus Act
WASHINGTON, DC(February 18, 2009) -- Officials from ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) say the Stimulus Act signed into law by President Barack Obama yesterday carries a provision in which buyers of its electric cars and trucks can receive a 10 percent tax credit up to $2,500.
The plug-in tax credit in the Stimulus Act can be applied for on vehicles purchased starting today. The tax credit applies towards ZAP's Xebra sedan (MSRP $11,700) and truck (MSRP $12,500) as well as its new low-speed vehicles, the ZAP Shuttle (MSRP $14,700) and ZAP XL Truck (MSRP $14,500).
