ZAP Adds Solar Option to Truck Design to Combat Global Warming

[jpak]

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SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a positive response for its XEBRA XERO, electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) has designed a solar option for its truck design, a photovoltaic panel that ZAP says can offer short-distance driving on sunlight alone.

ZAP intends to showcase the new XEBRA XERO (pronounced 'zebra zero') Truck at its March 23 dealer training as well as some up-coming industry events for automotive fleets. Company officials like to say that ZAP stands for 'Zero Air Pollution' and the solar panels on the XEBRA can allow drivers a true 'Zero Air Pollution' form of transportation.

“If the XEBRA XERO is exposed to sunlight during the day, and your commute is short, you can get pure solar powered driving,” says ZAP Chairman Gary Starr. “If you want to ensure 100 percent solar generated commuting, you can purchase a larger system that can sit on your rooftop.”

The XEBRA truck has attracted interest from several large fleets, according to ZAP. They call the design a 'city-car,' available as a 4-door sedan or 2-passenger truck, good for city-speed driving up to 40 MPH. Starr says the XEBRA Truck with the XERO Solar Panel Option will cost about $12,000. The car recharges normally by plugging into a standard 110 volt outlet for a full charge in up to six hours and a 50 percent charge in 1.5 hours. The ZAP Truck converts into a flatbed or dump-bed that can tilt to allow maximum exposure to the sun.

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[zeemike]

1. Good for them

I hope some of these new companies do well and leave detroit big three in a place where they have to change or die a slow pailful death.

[Javaman]

2. Can I run my house off it? ;) nt