Technology

MIAMI, FL (April 16, 2008) – Electric car interest is picking up as gas prices push toward record highs, according to US electric car dealers.

AP reported that retail gasoline prices rose to a new average national record of $3.386, according to a survey by AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. Prices were highest in California, where mid-range and higher grades are now averaging more than $4 a gallon.

Incentives Can Add Up to Free Car, Says ZAP CEO

LONDON -- Jan 3, 2008 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) says that owners of its ZAP Xebra electric city car commuting into London can save so much on parking, charging and tolls that it could help pay for the car within a year.

Lithium Balance Develops Battery Management Technology for ZAP

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK -- (Dec 10, 2007) -- Electric car scientists at Lithium Balance in Copenhagen and ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) of California announced results of their latest tests of a new battery management system for lithium batteries, reporting that the Xebra pickup traveled 152 miles on a single charge.

US Electric Car Maker Signs Agreement with PML FlightLink Ltd. of the Hampshire, UK for New Electric Motor

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 2, 2007 -- US electric car maker ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP - News) signed an agreement this week for an advanced wheel motor technology from PML FlightLink Limited of Hampshire, United Kingdom.

5/2/2007 - ZAP Reinvents the Wheel with Advanced Electric Wheel Motor Technology Partner
The ZAP-X crossover electric car concept by Lotus Engineering and ZAP will be equipped with a new drive system from PML of the UK. The compact SUV will be driven by an electric motor (displayed in the upper right) built into each wheel.

Lithium Battery Systems Introduced by ZAP at Silicon Valley Maker Faire

SAN MATEO, Calif.--April 24, 2006--Advanced technology pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP and PCX:ZP) introduced its new Portable Energy products for powering handheld electronic devices at the Maker Faire 2006 in San Mateo, California, a unique Silicon Valley event that celebrates new technologies and their makers.