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NEWS - New York Times Reports ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) Best Selling Electric Car at Nation's Top Dealer
The New York Times in a March 9, 2008 article reported that the ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) Xebra electric car is the best-selling model at the nation's top electric car dealer.
The New York Times reported that electric car dealer Ecomotion of Portland, Oregon is the top dealer in the nation with about 125 vehicles sold. The article says the dealer sold about 50 of the ZAP Xebra, called the "surprise success" by the Portland Oregonian.
The New York Times article "Alternative Dealers Selling Alternative Power" by Oregon freelance writer Kristen Hall-Geisler covers the growing dealer market for electric cars. The article is available online by searching at http://www.nytimes.com under the keyword 'electric car dealers' or at the Internet address below.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/automobiles/09DEALER.html?_r=1&s cp=1&sq=zap&st=nyt&oref=slogin.
Electric car sales are growing with rising gas prices. ZAP sells the Xebra sedan and truck through a network of 50 dealer sales and service centers. Last week Xebra owner Bill Thompson of N. Ft. Myers, Florida told Florida's New-Press that he is spending two cents a mile with his electric car. See an online web interview at http://www.news-press.com in the video section or by using the Internet address below.
http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080317/VIDE O/80317039.
About ZAP
ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 100,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. At the forefront of fuel-efficient transportation with new technologies including energy efficient gas systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, ethanol, hybrid and other innovative power systems, ZAP has a joint venture called Detroit Electric to manufacture electric and hybrid vehicles with Youngman Automotive Group, one of China's leading manufacturers of buses and trucks. Detroit Electric is developing a freeway capable electric vehicle called the ZAP Alias in collaboration with Lotus Engineering. ZAP is also developing a new generation of vehicles using advanced nanotech batteries with Advanced Battery Technologies. The Company recently announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Al Yousuf Group to expand its international vehicle distribution. ZAP also makes an innovative, new portable energy technology that manages power for mobile electronics from cell phones to laptops. For product, dealer and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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ZAP
Alex Campbell, 707-525-8658
acampbell@zapworld.com
Source: Business Wire (March 19, 2008 - 7:03 AM EDT)
Check out this Electric Rear Hub for front wheel drive cars. Perhaps ZAP’s battery technology could make a complete hybrid kit…
Lets get back to a Half Dollar...
Another ZAP Zebra spotted on Ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250225878436
ZAP CEO Steve Schneider Featured on www.CEONEWS.Tv
March 17, 2008: 07:00 AM EST
ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) electric car CEO Steve Schneider said, "The market is finally catching up to what ZAP has been preaching," in an online interview with www.CEONEWS.Tv.
Schneider discussed the Company's future plans with CEONEWS.Tv, including plans to make freeway capable electric cars through a joint venture called Detroit Electric with China Youngman, one of China's largest vehicle manufacturers.
A 30-year veteran of the auto industry, Schneider talked about ZAP's strategy of setting up auto dealers and also touched on the recent challenges faced by ZAP, but said that one of ZAP's strengths is its resiliency.
"ZAP has amazing staying power," said CEO Steve Schneider.
Schneider told CEONEWS.Tv that ZAP is selling one of the only full-performance electric vehicles in production today and how it now has more than 50 dealerships in the United States. Schneider said that contracts with companies like Coca-Cola, UPS and Domino's are helping the Xebra expand the fleet niche for electric vehicles.
Hear ZAP CEO Steve Schneider's interview with CEONEWS.Tv online now at http://www.ceonews.tv.
CEONEWS.Tv is an online news provider that brings investors current news on the market of companies from the Pinksheets, Bulletin Boards, NASDAQ, AMEX, NYSE and TSX. Through daily interviews, CEONEWS.Tv bring you up to date information on up and coming and established companies and informs investors of the newest opportunities within the market. CEONEWS.Tv offers one-on-one interviews with the CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Presidents, Board Members and other Key Executives of profiled companies to deliver answers to the questions that investors ask and provides them with insight into the companies' present condition and future plans.
About ZAP
ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 100,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. At the forefront of fuel-efficient transportation with new technologies including energy efficient gas systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, ethanol, hybrid and other innovative power systems, ZAP has a joint venture called Detroit Electric to manufacture electric and hybrid vehicles with Youngman Automotive Group, one of China's leading manufacturers of buses and trucks. Detroit Electric is developing a freeway capable electric vehicle called the ZAP Alias in collaboration with Lotus Engineering. ZAP is also developing a new generation of vehicles using advanced nanotech batteries with Advanced Battery Technologies. The Company recently announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Al Yousuf Group to expand its international vehicle distribution. ZAP also makes an innovative, new portable energy technology that manages power for mobile electronics from cell phones to laptops. For product, dealer and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
ZAP
Alex Campbell
707-525-8658
acampbell@zapworld.com
You'll need luck today to get in less...
Another insight on ZAP, March 14, 2008 12:14 PM PDT
Zap jolts its plans for electric cars - Two years ago, Zap, the electric transportation specialist out of Santa Rosa, Calif., talked about coming out with a luxury, all-electric SUV called the Zap-X in late 2008 or early 2009. Things have changed a bit.
The company now plans to kick off its electric car strategy with the Alias, a three-wheeled electric car, CEO Steve Schneider said in a phone interview. The company hopes to have a working prototype later this year and then start selling cars in 2009.
Zap and China's Youngman Automotive Group, through a joint venture called Detroit Electric, will then follow up with an economy car, roughly coming out in 2010 or 2011, then a four-seater sedan similar in size and price to a Honda Civic. Subsequently, it will come out with a four-seater sedan that will compete in the Audi class.
An artist's rendering of the Zap Alias.
(Credit: Zap)The Zap-X is still on the road map, but now it's coming later, Schneider asserted.
The switch--starting at the low-end and going up rather than starting high and trickling down--comes as a result of circumstances, necessity, and new partnerships, Schneider said. Zap signed a deal with China's Youngman motors in 2007. Youngman is China's larger domestic car manufacturer and has several models on the street there.
The idea now is to take gas-burning cars produced by Youngman and retrofit them for electric engines and batteries. Manufacturing will become cheaper because a production line already exists. Miles Automotive, which plans to come out with an electric car in 2009 based around an existing Chinese gas-burning car, is doing the same.
The strategy, though, involves a large risk. Batteries remain costly for electric cars. A huge portion of the $98,000 cost of the Tesla Roadster lay in the battery, and the Tesla can only go around 250 miles on a charge. Economy cars in the $35,000 price band only have a range of around 100 miles, a short distance that makes consumers wary. (Toyota and General Motors have both said that the limited range on earlier electric cars was a big reason they didn't sell well.) Some companies are contemplating urging buyers of electric economy cars to occasionally use gas-burning cars for those days they need to drive more than 100 miles. Need to go to Tahoe? Here's your SUV.
The Zap-X SUV, as illustrated on Zap's home page.
(Credit: Zap)Regulatory issues are part of the reason that Zap's three-wheeler will come out first. Three-wheelers are classified as motorcycles so the safety and crash testing regulations are easier to meet. Venture Vehicles, which also wants to come out with a three-wheeler in 2009, is following the same strategy.
"The production time is relatively straightforward. It is only a matter of how fast we can get them through the regulatory framework," Schneider said.
The marketing will also de-emphasize the Zap name, which has had an up-and-down history with investors and consumers. Zap will sell cars that run at 55 miles per hour and less, but the freeway legal cars (which includes everything from the economy car up) will be sold under the Detroit Electric moniker. Detroit Electric was actually a car manufacturer from 1906 to 1939.
"They have sold more electric cars than anyone," Schneider said. The company liked the history and the brand and so decided to buy it.
As part of a promotion, Zap will sell a commemorative version of an electric car that Detroit came out with 100 years ago.
Many have been skeptical of Zap in the past. The company tried to bring Smart Cars to the U.S. in a deal that didn't get off the ground. Nonetheless, the little company does seem to be able to land interesting alliances. It recruited Albert Lam, former managing director at Lotus Engineering, to serve on its board of directors. Lam was instrumental in linking the deal with Youngman. And the company landed millions from investors in Dubai. Lotus also works with Zap.
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9894444-7.html
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NEWS - ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) Appoints Amos Kazzaz President of Electric Car Distribution Subsidiary Voltage Vehicles
With the growth of its electric car dealer network, ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) has appointed Amos S. Kazzaz as President of its Voltage Vehicles auto distribution subsidiary.
Kazzaz remains ZAP's Chief Operating Officer but was appointed as President of Voltage Vehicles to add his airline industry experience to the expansion of ZAP's auto distribution. ZAP has more than 50 automotive dealerships now in the USA with more signing up. The company is also entertaining more international distribution and considering proposals from various overseas markets. ZAP has also been receiving inquiries from auto dealerships interested in becoming dealers under ZAP's Detroit Electric joint venture with China Youngman as they prepare for launch in 2009.
Voltage Vehicles is a wholly owned subsidiary of ZAP responsible for the distribution of advanced technology vehicles. Voltage Vehicles was acquired by ZAP in July 2002.
Kazzaz has been COO of ZAP since March 2007. He served as President of United Airlines Shuttle Division from 1995 to 1999. Prior to joining ZAP, Kazzaz served as Vice President, Cost Management for United Airlines. Kazzaz also served as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis for United. Before 2004, Kazzaz held various management positions with United involved in Real Estate, Finance and project management. Kazzaz serves on the Supervisory Board of Directors for the Alliant Credit Union. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Denver and a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
About ZAP
ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 100,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. At the forefront of fuel-efficient transportation with new technologies including energy efficient gas systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, ethanol, hybrid and other innovative power systems, ZAP has a joint venture called Detroit Electric to manufacture electric and hybrid vehicles with Youngman Automotive Group, one of China's leading manufacturers of buses and trucks. Detroit Electric is developing a freeway capable electric vehicle called the ZAP Alias in collaboration with Lotus Engineering. ZAP is also developing a new generation of vehicles using advanced nanotech batteries with Advanced Battery Technologies. The Company recently announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Al Yousuf Group to expand its international vehicle distribution. ZAP also makes an innovative, new portable energy technology that manages power for mobile electronics from cell phones to laptops. For product, dealer and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
ZAP
Alex Campbell
707-525-8658
acampbell@zapworld.com
This looks like the support level and a chance to reposition...
The current website reflects the company best. I may jump in on a dip...
Adios, up 200%, I was hoping for a nickle...
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Any word on the affiliate partner program? I've had success with products like this on my sites ie; magic diet noodles and cigars...EB
From Busses to Pizza's, Delivery of the Dominos Pizza electric car now in the Ibox, photo courtesy of ZAP…
Old News but Headlines again along with a few busses going on sale soon...
China Youngman Plans to Ship 1,000 German Technology-Based, Quality CNG Buses to the US Within 12 Months
US-China Bus Deal Projects $200 Million in Revenues by 2009
Youngman Automobile Group, China's premium quality bus and coach manufacturer, announces plans to ship 1,000 high quality German technology-based CNG (compressed natural gas) buses to the US within the next 12 months.
Following last month's announcement, ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) has been appointed as the exclusive importer and distributor for these buses within North America. Lotus Engineering Inc., the US-based subsidiary of Lotus Engineering, a global Company headquartered in the UK, will be leading the homologation and US certification process, which is expected to take a few months to complete. The Company expects to deliver its first shipment by fourth quarter of 2008 under the ZAP brand.
"For the last fourteen years we have been building luxury motor coaches based on German standards of quality in partnership with Neoplan and we are number one in our domestic market," said Mr. Pang Qingnian, Chairman and President of China Youngman Automobile Group. "Now for the last four years we have managed to penetrate into the international market, selling in countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Europe and The Middle East. The US is one of the last and prize trophies for us. With Chinese-based economics and German-based quality, I believe our buses offer the best quality at half of the price."
China Youngman Automobile Group and ZAP also plan to open an assembly plant to carry out the final assembly in California, creating green collar jobs for the United States.
"Our meeting with ZAP and the Governor of California in October of last year has convinced me that this partnership goes beyond just selling buses to the United States; we can leverage the skilled work force in the US to deliver the highest quality products," Mr. Pang added. "We shall manufacture and produce the components for these products in China and have them assembled in the US, a business model that allows us to enjoy the best economics as well as being part of this green movement in the heart of California."
Depending on the final vehicle specifications, ZAP expects to price these buses between US$175,000 to US$230,000, typically half the price of comparable buses in the US market.
"We have spent the last 6 months organizing and forging a number of strategic partnership deals and really have some strong people supporting us now," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. "In the past, we have failed to gain significant traction, but I believe we have learned and are ready to embrace these new changes. The chance to distribute this quality of buses at a competitive price would bring significant benefits to our customers and shareholders. We have already started a number of discussions to recruit creditable distribution partners within the US and I envision there to be significant growth potential for these buses."
Youngman's engineers shall be working with the engineering team from Lotus Engineering to ensure the products meet the certification requirement for the US market. The team will be working on a 12-meter CNG bus as their first product to hit the US market. Since this is a quality product based on German technology and engineering, officials believe the certification and homologation should be a smooth process.
"Youngman Automobile Group is a strategic partner of Lotus Engineering with a number of projects being carried out in the UK, Malaysia and China. I am proud to have a chance to assist the Youngman Group from the US," said Mr. Don Graunstadt, CEO of Lotus Engineering Inc., based in the Detroit area. "Through its relationship with Neoplan, Youngman has experience with the US homologation process, so we expect the homologation and certification for this bus will be relatively straight forward."
About Youngman Automotive Group
Youngman recently introduced advanced manufacturing technology to its facilities in a joint venture with Neoplan of Germany. Youngman's manufacturing is based on the ISO9001 international standard of quality for its bus production. The manufacturing facility in Jinhua, China covers an area over four million square feet. Youngman employs 4,000 workers, including 700 research and development staff. With seven production facilities in process, Youngman expects to soon have the capacity to produce 200,000 vehicles per year, including a capacity to build 10,000 buses annually. For more information about Youngman Automotive Group, visit http://www.young-man.cn.
About Lotus Engineering
Lotus Engineering has been behind the design and construction of some of the most successful cars in history and is one of the world's premier automotive consultancies with engineering centers in Asia, North America and Europe. Employed by many of the major car manufacturers, Lotus Engineering maintains a strong tradition of excellence in the automotive business with cutting-edge engineering expertise, and talented, visionary staff. Lotus Engineering offers full engineering services capable of taking a project from initial concept and product design, through development, testing and prototype build, as well as production and production support. Lotus is one of only two OEMs that has experience in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing its own products offering this range of expert services to third parties. This gives Lotus a highly respected premium position in today's automotive industry. For more information, visit http://www.grouplotus.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Contacts:
China Youngman Automobile Group Co. Ltd.
Rachel Pang Caiping
Director
+86-579-2256088
ZAP
Alex Campbell
707-525-8658 x 241
acampbell@zapworld.com
Massive power outage down here today. Its a good thing for laptops and network cell cards...
Mucho Gracias, I got my dip...
Boardmark Added! G'morning Troopers, I'm jumping in on a dip...
'morning, this looks like the bottom of the coffee pot. I should fill up my cup...
ZAP is now a Top Stock Pick...
PR-USA.net (press release), Energy Tech Stocks - energytechstocks.com named ZAP #1 in a special feature of "10 Companies That Appear to Have a Chance to Hit It Big."
Lotus News out on ZAP!
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Lotus-Concepts/231455/
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We don’t want to mislead and will remove from Ibox until an update is verified...EB
ZAP News - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 11:53 AM PST
Former Lotus exec takes wheel at electric car venture...
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2008/02/18/daily11.html
It sounds like the performance comes from those US NAVY Batteries. Titanate Battery Technology could make the Zebra fly. Did you read the small print on taking down the power grid?
>>Q: Doesn’t a 10-minute charge cause a neighborhood black out?
A: The grid is quite capable of taking this load. The key is a power refill pump and we are working with infrastructure suppliers to achieve a distributed network. Also, remember the Altairnano lithium titanate battery solution can also be trickle charged either in your garage at night or at work.
I lifted my GTC so we can get back to a nickle...EB
Actually Frank managed to install very attractive signage with the largest sign on top of HQ next to Dolphin Stadium. This is why I’m MOD…EB
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