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$68 Million Kentucky Manufacturing Incentives Fast Tracks Electric Vehicle Talks at ZAP with Integrity Manufacturing

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:23:50 +0000

SANTA ROSA, CA, Monday, August 18, 2008 -- Randall S. Waldman and Larry Cottingham of Integrity Manufacturing LLC are in Santa Rosa, California today for meetings with the management of electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News).

Integrity Manufacturing has been working with the State of Kentucky to help provide incentives to attract more manufacturing and assembly to the state. On Friday The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority gave preliminary approval for $68 million in state incentives for a large-scale manufacturing initiative with Integrity. The project is expected to bring economic development, new factory production and up to 2,500 jobs to Kentucky.

ZAP Acquires Interest in Electric Wheel Motor Company

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:56:06 +0000

SANTA ROSA, CA, June 2, 2008 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) announced today that it has acquired an ownership interest in an electric motor company to develop and manufacture a new line of wheel motors for future vehicle developments and global distribution.

Under the agreement, ZAP is collaborating and investing in the development of a line of wheel motors for various types of electric vehicles, from an electric bike or scooter to an electric car. ZAP and its partner have also agreed to work together on the optimum process for manufacturing all motors and controllers. ZAP has been granted exclusive rights to the wheel motors under the agreement for international distribution.

California to Give $1,000 Electric Car Rebates for ZAP Xebra Sedans and ZAP Xebra Trucks

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:26:25 +0000

SACRAMENTO, CA, May 29, 2008 -- The California Air Resources Board is offering a $1,000 rebate towards the purchase of a ZAP Xebra electric car and truck from ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB).

ZAP Xebra Electric Trucks: California is giving $1,000 electric car rebates to buyers of the ZAP Xebra sedan and truck. The Xebra sedan and truck are a city-speed vehicle designed to meet today's need for economical, gas-free driving.

ZAP Electric Car Firm Names New Chairman, Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf of Dubai

admin — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:01:34 +0000

SANTA ROSA, Calif. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 27, 2008 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) today named Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf Chairman of the 13-year public Company. The effective date of his appointment will be June 2, the day of the next scheduled meeting for the board of directors.

Al Yousuf Group Purchases ZAP's Convertible Debt

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:43:43 +0000

Al Yousuf Group Is a Major Shareholder and Strategic Partner

SANTA ROSA, CA, May 19, 2008 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) announced today that Dubai's Al-Yousuf Group has completed a transaction to purchase a convertible debt that was part of a private placement registration from October 2007.

As part of the transaction, The Al Yousuf Group has purchased the convertible debt for $475,000.

"We are continually grateful for the commitment and support that Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf has given ZAP," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. "The purchase of this convertible debt will help ZAP's business plans."

ZAP Electric Car Firm Sparks China Earthquake Relief Fund With $50,000 Donation

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:29:12 +0000

ZAP Challenges Others to Match or Exceed Its $50,000 Donation

DEZHOU, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA and SANTA ROSA, CA, May 15, 2008 -- California electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) is starting a relief fund with the factory for its Xebra electric car and truck to aid victims of the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan, China.

ZAP Xebra Factory Shandong Jindalu Plants 1000 Trees: Chinese electric car pioneer Shandong Jindalu planted 1,000 trees in China as part of a US-China joint venture with ZAP of the United States.

ZAP is asking the public and Corporate America to make donations to assist the relief efforts in China. ZAP will match donations up to $50,000 to the American Red Cross.

Record Gas, Oil Prices Drive Sales for ZAP Electric Cars

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:06:40 +0000

ZAP Electric Car Orders Grow to $6.8 Million

SANTA ROSA, CA, May 12, 2008 -- Record gas prices are driving more consumers to seek electric transportation, says industry pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB). The Northern California Company reported that as of April 8, 2008 it had $6.8 million in backlog orders for the ZAP Xebra electric sedan and pickup from auto-dealer purchase contracts.

The $6.8 million backlog in dealer purchase contracts surpasses ZAP's sales for all of 2007 and are based on a delivery schedule over a 12-month period. The backlog for ZAP's consumer products on the same date was $712,000, including sales for the Zapino and ZAPPY3 scooters, ATVs, Recharge-It-All battery systems and others.

ZAP Proposes Endless Gas Tax Holiday with Electric Vehicles

admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:37:56 +0000

100% Electric Zapino Scooter Now in Stock for Immediate Delivery

SANTA ROSA, CA, May 6, 2008 -- With Presidential hopefuls talking up a Gas Tax Holiday to help consumers with rising gas prices this summer, electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) is proposing a permanent holiday from gas taxes by using electric vehicles.

ZAP electric vehicles use no gasoline so no tax need apply. To provide an additional incentive, the Northern California Company is offering a $100 rebate to customers who purchase its newest electric scooter, the Zapino. Now in stock and available for immediate delivery, the Zapino is a good way to beat record gas prices this summer, whether there is a Gas Tax Holiday or not. To receive the rebate, order online at zapworld.com through May 31st.

Trade-In a Gas-Guzzler for an Electric Car This Earth Day at ZAP

admin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:15:03 +0000

SANTA ROSA, CA, April 18, 2008 -- Remember that electric car prices are coming down as you ponder the meaning of Earth Day on April 22, while gas prices keep going up. You may just want to trade in your old gas-guzzler for an electric car today at participating ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) dealers.

ZAP Launches Sale of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Car

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:24:24 +0000

Tests Show up to 120 Miles per Gallon

SANTA ROSA, CA, Mar 10, 2008 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) is now offering plug-in hybrid conversion systems for the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrid through a collaboration agreement with Hybrids Plus.

Hybrid vehicles retrofitted with systems from Hybrids Plus of Boulder, Colorado can achieve a significantly greater fuel economy. In tests these systems increased hybrid fuel economy up to 120 miles per gallon in the city and up to 90 mpg on the highway. The cost for the conversion ranges from $24,000 to $36,000 depending on the vehicle and size of battery pack.