ZAP Alias Electric Car on the Road [HQ]

ZAP Alias Electric Car Debuts at North American International Auto Show Electric Avenue

DETROIT (January 8, 2010) Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) of Santa Rosa is previewing its Alias 100 percent electric sports car at the North American International Auto Show, January 11-24 in Detroit, Michigan. The display is part of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a competition with a $10 million purse for production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 miles per gallon or energy equivalent.

The ZAP Alias will be located in the auto show debut of Electric Avenue, a section on the main floor that will showcase electric vehicles and technology. The exhibit area will feature nearly 20 vehicles as well as symposiums and special events. For more information, visit http://www.naias.com.

The Alias was designed by ZAP and European engineers. Powered by an array of large-format lithium batteries, the base model Alias can top 85 miles per hour and travel over 100 miles on a charge. The drive system uses a compact, high-efficiency, air-cooled, AC-induction motor and carries an expected list price of around $35,000.

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[katielovehue]

do u kneed a license for this in nj ?????

[ZAPalias]

@katielovehue Vehicles like this are considered a motorcycle under U.S. law, but states can enact what they deem to be safer laws. You should consult with your local motor vehicle authorities.

[three0234]

i wonder why the back wheel couldnt be double the front wheels so changing tires is easier? good idea?

[gsetty]

how expensive is that Batmobile rear tire gonna cost to replace?! Its not like its gonna be at Big-O or America's Tires!

[EraMammaKullare]

from the front of this car it looks kinda bad. but from the rear it looks bad ass. how it is on the streets I dont know but it looks like it could make asfalt melt

[Toad261183]

che cagata la gomma dietro cosi larga ora di cambiarla ti costa un capitale ed in piu sai come si cosuma in fretta?!

[deaftodd]

I love seeing all these negative comments because we are learning and developing we better than this.

[wordreet]

I like it, but it's hopelessly impractical.

[TwistedD85PS3]

Can't say I'm a fan of the monster rear tire, from front to back it goes from looking clean and sleek to awkward in a hurry. I'd imagine it's a very heavy tire as well.

[FourDollaRacing]

Top Speed: 85mph Range: 100miles Expected Price: $35K

Drop $10,000...include the female passenger...and I'll buy it.

[gabiggg888]

@daddyavenger probably well over $100k

[trip7shark]

Looks like a sexier mini version of the BATMAN's TUMBLER.

[daddyavenger]

how much are these things supoosed to be again

[daedalx]

His daughter is cute.