Electric Cars
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.
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.
Sun Shines on University of Arizona Solar Electric Parking Vehicle
TUCSON, Arizona -- University of Arizona Parking & Transportation Services reports they love their new parking enforcement vehicle, a solar-electric truck from ZAP that went into service this week on the Tucson campus.
PTS says the main attraction for the new electric vehicle is that it gets part of its charge from the sun. According to statements in the campus newspaper, the Xebra was purchased to replace a 1998 gas engine pickup. The University says it has not purchased a gas vehicle since 2003 after implementing a purchasing policy for alternative fuels.
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.
