ZAP News
ZAP Expands Fleet Shipments
Initial Deliveries of its Unique Zaptruck XL/Payload Shell
SANTA ROSA, California, July 1, 2009 – Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) announced today they have shipped a fleet of their Zaptruck XLs, a versatile 100% plug-in electric LSV, equipped with a Payload drop-in shell to Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas.
The vehicles will be used by a variety of county departments as they expand their "green initiative." Each truck is equipped with one of ZAP’s newest options – the versatile Payload shell providing a weatherproof, fully enclosed and lockable storage compartment.
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 Names Former SEC Counsel Mark Abdou to Board of Directors
SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 8, 2009 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) has appointed Mark Abdou to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Abdou was the Company's previous outside SEC counsel for over five years. He is currently the CEO and Managing Partner of Libertas Law Group in Long Beach, California.
Mr. Abdou said, "I believe it is an opportune time for ZAP as consumers increasingly look for environmentally friendly and green options, especially in the area of transportation. I look forward to my involvement in the company in working towards continued growth and progress during this exciting time."
ZAP Elects Vetran Toyota Manufacturing Exec to Board
ZAP Board of Directors Member Gary DoddSANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 9, 2009 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) has elected Gary Dodd to its board of directors. Dodd, a successful entrepreneur and former Toyota executive, is the CEO of Zap Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (ZMMK), which has an exclusive U.S. manufacturing agreement with ZAP to provide a domestic manufacturing base for the company.
"Pure electric vehicles are going to be a major force in the auto industry," said Dodd. "ZAP is an established player full of innovative product ideas that offers new directions in personal and commercial transportation. It is a leader in a vital emerging American industry."
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.
