Electric Cars
ZAP Alias Electric Car to Compete for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE
SANTA ROSA, CA (Feb 2, 2009) -- The Alias electric car from industry pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) has been accepted to compete for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE.
The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE (PIAXP) is a technology-neutral competition open to teams from around the world that can design and build production-capable 100 MPGe (miles per gallon energy equivalent) vehicles that are affordable and meet market needs for capability, safety and performance.
The ZAP Alias is a 100% plug-in 2-seater capable of freeway speeds that will compete in the alternative category of the PIAXP, which was formed to encourage creativity in vehicle designs. The alternative class requires only two seats and an effective cruising range of 100 miles.
VIDEO: ZAP Alias Electric Car Debuts in New Orleans
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ZAP to Introduce Electric Van and Truck at Nation's Largest Auto Dealer Expo January 24
SANTA ROSA, CA (Jan 23, 2009)-- To help automotive fleets reduce emissions and operating expenses, electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) will debut a five-passenger, 4-wheel, 100 percent, plug-in electric van at the National Automobile Dealers Association annual conference and exposition, booth number 4763, January 24-27, 2009 in New Orleans.
ZAP to Unveil Alias Performance Electric Car at NADA January 24
NEW ORLEANS, LA (Jan 22, 2009)-- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) will give auto dealers a first-hand look at its pre-production running Alias roadster during the National Automobile Dealers Association annual exposition January 24-27, 2009 in New Orleans, booth number 4763.
The ZAP Alias from electric car pioneer ZAP will debut to auto dealers January 24-27 in New Orleans at NADA, the National Automobile Dealers Association annual conference and exposition.
Electric Car Gets Ok from Massachusetts
Rep. Bradley, Sen. Hedlund Say New Law Will Promote Electric Vehicle Use
The ZAP Xebra all-electric sedan and truck have been given clearance for use on Massachusetts roads. State Rep. Garrett J. Bradley, D-Hingham, and Sen. Robert Hedlund, D-Weymouth on January 16, 2009 announced the passage of new legislation which allows limited use of low- and medium-speed electric vehicles on certain roads in Massachusetts.
