Fri 21 Sep 2007
ZAP of California In Joint Venture With Major Chinese Manufacturer.
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I’ve been following ZAP for several years — they were some of the first to import/modify/certify the Smart Car for use in the US (even though it doesn’t totally adhere to the Zero Air Pollution) — but of course now, MB (Mercedes-Benz) is bringing the 50+MPG vehicles in starting in 2008.
ZAP is a manufacturer (and rep) for an entire line of scooters, bikes, ATVs, cars and trucks that are totally electric — some (like the cars and trucks) even have solar panel roofs!
So, ZAP’s announcement today is:
ZAP Signs Electric Car Joint Venture with China’s Largest Luxury Bus Manufacturer
Youngman Auto Group to Make Electric and Hybrid Cars, Trucks and Buses for Joint Venture
JINHUA CITY, China and SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 21. 2007 — In a joint statement released today, USA electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) and Youngman Automotive Group, China’s number one luxury motor coach and high-quality commercial truck manufacturer, have signed a joint venture agreement to manufacture, market and distribute electric and hybrid vehicles for the passenger car, truck and bus markets. The new joint venture company will also focus on the development and manufacturing of electric charging infrastructure.
Read More& ZAP News URL:
http://www.zapworld.com/news/zap-youngman-china-electric-car-truck-bus-hybrid
Slide Show… URL below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11374805@N00/sets/72157602076760320/show/
Yes — all of you know that I’m a green gear head.
September 24th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
I think it’s great that ZAP is expanding and getting support from other countries. Even though ZAP may be a small corporation they are making a huge impact on our streets and for our air. ZAP has a positive outlook not only for the environment but as well as for the community, because they are loyal to their customers. I have seen ZAP’s products in action and they are great! People who want to take a stand now, and live by what they preach should take ZAP vehicles into consideration. The ZAP Xebra is available now along with other ZAP vehicles. People really shouldn’t critize till they have tried something.