EPA Test Confirms Fuel Economy of Smart Car Americanized for ZAP at 40 MPG, Mileage Rating Released in the March 22 Edition of USA Today
SANTA ROSA, CA (ContentDesk) March 24, 2006 -- Automotive pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP; NYSE Arca:ZP) announced today the results of fuel economy testing from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the Smart Car Americanized for ZAP.The 2005 model year Smart Car Americanized for ZAP is the nations most fuel-efficient all-gas turbo-powered car with a fuel economy rating of 40 miles per gallon for city and freeway driving, according to the EPA testing lab in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
It also ranks third overall behind two hybrid models according to the EPA's SmartWay" Green Vehicle Guide (See www.fueleconomy.gov). I want to thank the shareholders and partners who have stood by us in this process, including G&K Automotive Conversions and Smart-Automobile LLC, said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. ZAP has worked so long and so hard and invested millions of dollars to reach this point and now we can all finally benefit from the fruits of our labor. This car is the right car at the right time and its now the only micro-car available in the USA.
I also want to send a special thanks to Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido for assisting in this process. Schneider added that ZAP has delivered Smart Cars to dealers in Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Washington, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania and with the recent release of 2005 model cars, other states will follow.
Through its subsidiary, licensed automotive distributor Voltage Vehicles, ZAP is establishing a dealer network that specializes in smaller, more fuel-efficient gas systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, alcohol, hybrid, trybrid and other innovative power systems.ZAP has been also been in discussions to develop more new cars for its dealer network, and expects to introduce an all-electric City-Car called the XEBRA" this year and has contracted to distribute a Brazilian trybrid car under development that uses ethanol, gas and electricity.
ZAP will continue to market a wide array of vehicles for personal transportation and off-road markets, including the manufacturing and distribution of electric scooters, bicycles, ATVs, dirt bikes, mopeds, motorcycles and more.About ZAPZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 90,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. The Smart Car Americanized for ZAP currently complies with regulatory requirements in all states except California and four other states. ZAP is not affiliated with, or authorized by, smart gmbh, the manufacturer of Smart automobiles, or the smartUSA division of Mercedes-Benz LLC, the exclusive authorized U.S. importer and distributor of those vehicles.
For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.Cautionary StatementThis 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 on 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:ZAPAlex CampbellMedia Relations(707) 525-8658 x 241e-mail protected from spam botsJennifer K. ZimmonsInvestor Relations(212) 838-1444e-mail protected from spam bots.
Awards From SEMA Announced
For this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, the organization has actually come up already with the winners for the awards that it gives out. Of course, as an organization that has been in the industry since 1963, this organization's awards sure are the most coveted and one of the most sought after recognition that auto manufacturers can hold on to.
The awards for the SEMA Vehicle Design Award are actually all given to vehicle models and units and not to specially crafted parts like suspension Lincoln Continental parts and the crew. The vehicles that are chosen to be contingents for the awards are carefully scrutinized so as to see which ones would really outshine every other vehicle.
Just a couple of days ago, the recipients of the awards were already announced during the SEMA show and the list does include one new hybrid vehicle plus three...
Car > Awards From SEMA Announced
The Four Cornerstones of Nutrition
What is nutrition? We hear so many reports today on different foods containing them, but the reporters rarely provide any context in which the informaiton can be understood. To receive the benefits of good nutrition, it is important to understand how the different components fit together. Here's one way to look at nutrition as a whole. In nutrition, we have components called micronutrients. There are different ways to group them, but I like to call the following the Four Cornerstones of Nutrition.First, the cornerstones.Vitamins and Minerals Antioxidants Plant Sterols Glyconutrients When you eat, all of these things should be in your diet.
They don't make up the bulk of your food but instead these are the "little details" that make up the smaller parts needed for cellular function.Here's how I think of it. With a car you have steel, glass and rubber. That's like the bulk of the food you eat. It's important.In the same car you have just one little needle to say how fast your car...
The Four Cornerstones of Nutrition
Car > The Four Cornerstones of Nutrition
Dramatic Advertising That Sells
Copyright 2005 Cutts Group, llc
Think about the last car purchase you made... Did you watch closely for advertisements that explained all of the features before you bought the car? Probably not. In fact, studies show that most of us notice the ads AFTER we have purchased our new car.
Let's face it... consumers are emotionally driven.
They make purchases for the feeling they get, and then look for the logical benefits to justify the purchase. That's why we notice all of those ads after the fact!
Wise marketers make good use of this insightful knowledge. Good advertisements get the benefits in front of the customers so vividly that they experience the benefits before they even buy the product. Once they see themselve enjoying it, they've just "gotta have it!"
1 Make It Picture Perfect
Forget about your product or service for a minute and focus on the consumer. What will he enjoy when he has dug out his money and taken home...
Car > Dramatic Advertising That Sells
Honda Civic And Accord
There are two names that define Honda cars more than any other: Civic and Accord. Sure, newer models have sprung up including the CR-V, Element, Insight, Ridgeline, Odyssey, and more. Yet, it is these two heralded models that continue to make up the backbone of the famed Japanese automaker even to this day. Let's look at the history of the Civic and Accord and how these models have brought Honda to where it is today: a seller of vehicles espousing world class quality and affordability.The Honda Civic has graced American roads since the early 1970s. For years it attracted quiet notice as it was truly a "mini" amongst giants.
Consumers had pet names for the car including ?- "pregnant roller skate" ?- yet the car began to quickly attract a loyal following. Indeed, with two fuel shortages popping up in the 1970s the gas sipping Civic caught on for its economy as well as for its reliability. To this day, 30 year old plus Civics can still be seen around town as owners carefully maintain...
Honda Civic And Accord
Car > Honda Civic And Accord
The Four Cornerstones of Nutrition
What is nutrition? We hear so many reports today on different foods containing them, but the reporters rarely provide any context in which the informaiton can be understood. To receive the benefits of good nutrition, it is important to understand how the different components fit together. Here's one way to look at nutrition as a whole. In nutrition, we have components called micronutrients. There are different ways to group them, but I like to call the following the Four Cornerstones of Nutrition.First, the cornerstones.Vitamins and Minerals Antioxidants Plant Sterols Glyconutrients When you eat, all of these things should be in your diet.
They don't make up the bulk of your food but instead these are the "little details" that make up the smaller parts needed for cellular function.Here's how I think of it. With a car you have steel, glass and rubber. That's like the bulk of the food you eat. It's important.In the same car you have just one little needle to say how fast your car...
The Four Cornerstones of Nutrition
Car > The Four Cornerstones of Nutrition
Nissan, Ready For 2007
The Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is now ready to take on the coming year. It has already set out a list of vehicles that it would be setting off in the auto market. And the whole Nissan line up of vehicles is sure quite something to look through. With auto parts for a Nissan vehicle quite plenty in the market, interested parties need not worry about any replacement parts or Nissan accessories if they are going to purchase a Nissan car, truck, or SUV for their own.
For 2007, the Nissan line of vehicles includes the new Nissan Versa. Aside from this, you would find other Nissan vehicles like the Nissan Altima and Sentra in the line up. You can also find the Nissan Maxima, and Quest in the list.
The Nissan Altima would be available for 2007 and this time around, it would already be in its fourth generation. The 2007 Nissan Altima has been redesigned and it comes available with...
Car > Nissan, Ready For 2007
Volvo YCC Concept Car Receives 2006 Swedish Design Award
The Volvo YCC Concept Car has been one of those concept cars ever created that has certainly grabbed the attention not only of automobile enthusiasts and fans but also of organizations that try to look at exemplary and exceptional designs. That is most certainly why the Volvo YCC Concept Car received the 2006 Swedish Design Award.
The 2006 Swedish Design Award's jury wanted to actually honor and give recognition to practical design as well as to excellent problem-solving creations that use such practical design as a method. All nominated designs would be actually put on display this coming autumn in the House of Sweden which is the new Swedish embassy complex located in Washington, D.C.
So what is the Volvo YCC Concept Car? Well, actually, YCC stands for Your Concept Car. It is Volvo Car Corporation's attention-grabbing concept car.
One very unique thing about this car is that it has been designed, planned, and created by a team comprised...
Volvo YCC Concept Car Receives 2006 Swedish Design Award
Car > Volvo YCC Concept Car Receives 2006 Swedish Design Award
Awards From SEMA Announced
For this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, the organization has actually come up already with the winners for the awards that it gives out. Of course, as an organization that has been in the industry since 1963, this organization's awards sure are the most coveted and one of the most sought after recognition that auto manufacturers can hold on to.
The awards for the SEMA Vehicle Design Award are actually all given to vehicle models and units and not to specially crafted parts like suspension Lincoln Continental parts and the crew. The vehicles that are chosen to be contingents for the awards are carefully scrutinized so as to see which ones would really outshine every other vehicle.
Just a couple of days ago, the recipients of the awards were already announced during the SEMA show and the list does include one new hybrid vehicle plus three...
Car > Awards From SEMA Announced