ZAP to Introduce Electric Van and Truck at Nation's Largest Auto Dealer Expo January 24

To aid automotive fleets reduce emissions and operating expenses, electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) will debut a five-passenger, 4-wheel, 100%, plug-in electric van at the National Automobile Dealers Association yearly conference and exposition, booth number 4763, January 24-27, 2009 at New Orleans.



ZAP's novel Shuttle was designed for passenger convey or cargo. The seats can be removed so it may convert into a cargo vehicle with 108 cubic feet and a 900 lb. entire carrying capacity. Big slider doors on both sides and a rear lift hatch give convenient access to the back compartment, which is weatherproof and safe. At 138 inches, its length is just introverted of the majority mini-vans and at 6 ft 2 inches it has abundance of headroom. The ZAP Shuttle was designed for transportation round big campuses, to and from parking lots, and, as it produces zero emissions, via factories, warehouses and other indoor uses. Air conditioning, solar panels and a quick charger are obtainable options. MSRP: $14,700.

ZAP's new XL Truck was designed with a roomy cab for two and a strong bed platform able of transporting 800 lbs. for on-road use and equal to 1,600 lbs. capacity for private roads and amenities. This 100% electric workhorse has convertible, drop-side bed construction to change to a flatbed. ZAP's XL Truck may be ordered with choices like air conditioning, enclosed weatherproof cargo box, solar charger, above-bed utility rack and quick charging system. MSRP is $14,500.

ZAP's novel Shuttle and XL Truck provide fleets more litheness and function with their electric vehicles. For on-road purpose, the Shuttle and XL Trucks conform to US regulations for Low Speed Vehicles with a top speed of 25 MPH restricted to streets with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH.

As portion of ZAP's global distribution plan, the ZAP's new van and truck are designed to meet or go beyond government certifications for nearly all of the world. Both may drive up to thirty miles on a charge and recharge at a normal 110 volt outlet in about six hours and an 80% charge in just four hours. ZAP offers optional upgrades to 220 volt charging for sooner charging, or upgraded batteries for longer distances.

Governments are starting to use buy more electric vehicles. For instance, the US Army recently committed to buying 10,000 electric vehicles for fleet purpose.

Electric vehicles are less pricey to fuel and uphold, costing about three cents per mile for its fleet vehicles and roughly about half the cost to maintain because of less moving parts. Electrics are also not as much of polluting. Even counting the emissions from electric power plants, studies electric vehicles may lessen automotive emissions by 90% when it is compared to gasoline. Electric vehicles are enjoyable to drive, with calm, smooth acceleration, no vibration, no shifting and nearly no noise. Interested buyers may order both the ZAP Shuttle and the ZAP XL Truck today online at http://www.zapworld.com or by calling 707-525-8658.


About ZAP

ZAP has been a head in electric transportation since 1994, delivering 100,000 automobiles to customers in over 75 countries. ZAP producers a line of electric vehicles, comprising electric city-cars and trucks, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and ATVs. ZAP vends few of the only electric city-cars, trucks and vans in production these days and is mounting a high-performance electric vehicle known the ZAP Alias. For commodity, dealer and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.