• ZAP unveils two electric vehicles – Shuttle and Alias

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    Adding on to the dozens of eco-friendly vehicles that have surfaced on Greenlaunches, here are two more electric babies from ZAP. Showing up at the, just concluded, National Automobile Dealers Association annual conference and exposition, Shuttle and Alias are the latest additions to the fleet of electric transportation. The five-passenger, 4-wheel, battery electric van, big brother Shuttle is designed for transportation around large campuses, to and from parking lots, through factories, warehouses and other indoor uses. Shuttle also conforms to US regulations for Low Speed Vehicles with a top speed of 25 MPH limited to streets with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH. It can zoom up to 30 miles on a charge and recharge at a standard 110 volt outlet in about six hours and an 80 percent charge in just four hours. The maker also allows options for air-conditioning, solar panels and a rapid charger.


    While the kid brother Alias scores high on style long with green heart. This100% electric, 2-seater car is capable of freeway speeds and will be produced in a limited number of hand-crafted, Signature Series Alias roadsters. This futuristic version will include rapid 0-60 MPH acceleration, lithium-ion batteries, regenerative braking, composite shell, solar glass, integrated GPS, and “Lambo-style” doors. Powered by an AC induction motor running at 216 volts, this handsome electric car will be built in US only.
    For $14,700, Shuttle was designed for passenger transport or cargo as it comes with removable seats. While the fun-to-drive, elegant Alias sports a pricy tag of $35,000.

    Posted in Topics:Transport, Tags: , on January 28, 2009