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FAA Orders Fleet of Electric Trucks from ZAP
SANTA ROSA, California, August 13, 2009 – Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) announced today the company has been awarded a contract to supply the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with a fleet of its popular Zaptruck XL, a versatile 100% plug-in electric truck. 
The FAA will take deliveries of the vehicles in September at a major metro center in the Midwest.
Cash for Clunkers Available on ZAP Electric Car
ZAP Answers Federal "Cash for Clunkers" Program with its own Trade-In Program Good on the Xebra 100% Electric Sedan, Total Value up to $4,500 and 90% Fewer Carbon Emissions
SANTA ROSA, California (July 30, 2009) – Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) is participating in its own "Cash for Clunkers" program with up to $4,500 in sales incentives and tax credits on top of the savings over the lifetime of the vehicle, not to mention 90 percent fewer carbon emissions.
ZAP Shipping Trucks to United States Military
SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 16, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) confirmed today they have begun shipping their Zaptruck XLs, a versatile 100% plug-in electric LSV, to several US military bases in the US and in international locations.
ZAPTRUCK XL ready for shipment
According to Amos Kazzaz, ZAP's Chief Operating Officer in charge of production, "Our Zaptruck XL has captured a significant market share in what is becoming a high demand/high growth segment of the EV marketplace. These orders and continued strong dealer demand have resulted in our ramping up higher production which is a manageable and nice problem to deal with."
ZAPTRUCK XL ready for shipment
According to Amos Kazzaz, ZAP's Chief Operating Officer in charge of production, "Our Zaptruck XL has captured a significant market share in what is becoming a high demand/high growth segment of the EV marketplace. These orders and continued strong dealer demand have resulted in our ramping up higher production which is a manageable and nice problem to deal with."
“Green is Gold” for ZAP Electric Truck Fleet Customer Ghilotti Construction
SANTA ROSA, California -- Kudos are in order for ZAP Fleet customer Ghilotti Construction Company in receiving a 2009 Business Environmental Alliance’s best practices award this February.
Ghilotti was one of the first fleets to purchase ZAP’s new XL Truck, a larger truck for handling heavier loads. Ghilotti purchased the XL Truck along with its original Xebra truck for its fleet. Ghilotti operates an internal-combustion fleet of over 200 heavy duty vehicles, which they fuel with a biodiesel blend. Ghilotti also remodeled its headquarters using ‘green’ practices as well as promoting environmental awareness among its employees, according to the North Bay Business Journal.
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.
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.
Bill Expands Federal Electric Car Tax Credit
SANTA ROSA, CA (Feb 4, 2009) -- US electric vehicle developers like ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) of Santa Rosa, California, are asking Americans to join in supporting a new bill that would give more tax credits to more kinds of electric vehicles.
The new legislation, S271, would increase the number of plug-in vehicles able to receive the tax credits from 250,000 to 500,000. The tax credits would expand beyond conventional four-wheel automobiles to include three-wheel and two-wheel vehicles, as well as low-speed neighborhood electric cars. Electric vehicles like ZAP's Alias and others would receive a tax credit equal to a percentage of the purchase price up to $4,000.
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 Electric Truck and Scooter on Today Show
December 1, 2008 -- ZAP's Xebra Xero Electric Truck and ZAPPY3 EZ electric scooter were featured on The Today Show with host/weatherman Al Roker and Green Gadget expert Cat Schwartz showing off the best of green gadgets.
The Xebra Xero Truck has been a hot seller in the electric car world this year, but it was the ZAPPY3 EZ electric scooter that stole the show. Roker feigned some hesitation getting on the scooter, but was clearly delighted as he rode up and down the set as the segment was ending. Cat Schwartz is the eBay Gadget and Toy Director as well as the online columnist “High-Tech Mommy.”
