Virtual ZAP Alias Electric Car

To see the ZAP Alias on the road, click the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvP_ydQjAc

Special Guest: Joseph Rajakaruna, ZAP Engineering. Born in Sri Lanka, Joe moved to the United States when he was very young. From an early age Joe says he was fascinated with the idea of how and why things worked. In college he was able to channel that interest into science and art. He says this combination challenged him greatly, but focused his automotive passion which led to a journey into the automotive industry. Through his education he was able to cover several areas of both manufacturing and design. He applied his coursework in a manufacturing setting at Honda of America Manufacturing and Visteon Automotive, formerly a division of Ford, where he learned the implementations of practical applications through various philosophies. Then he decided to return to school to finish his degree in transportation design. Im excited to be a member of the ZAP electric vehicle team and about the new possibilities with the ZAP Brand.

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[formalz]

I had read some requirements for the X prize entries. I read about $20,000 price limit on the vehicles for production? Is that the set goal for the Alias? I believe I have seen the future. And that is this car!

[ZAPalias]

$20,000 is theoretically possible because the technology is simpler and more efficient, but we need more demand and supply. I don't believe there is a limit, because the competition guidelines call for "manufacturability" and "priced competitively" with production of 10,000 vehicles per year. ZAP has stated it is targeting the mid 30s which is very competitive to the electric car landscape.

[inagod]

seems to me a enclosed motorcycle could be the best way to go,have you seen Lit motors design?like a monotracer with doors, using gyro technology which has been around for a long time,but now we have a way to control the gyro's.Streamlined motorcycles can over non streamlined[stock production]can double the mileage and or range of a electric.All I think about is enclosed motorcycles,fun with some safety built in.Any thoughts?Keep up the great work my friend.