AN AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE? The $30K ZAP Alias
ZAP believes that thanks to how fast automotive technology is advancing, it can produce such vehicle by the specified time frame. Its a difficult task as they have yet to produce a full prototype of the Alias. It does have a full specification showing what it hopes the final product will be. The three-wheeled Alias will be powered by two in-wheel 320-horsepower motors, which will be capable of taking the car from 0 to 60 in about 6 seconds. It should take go for 150 miles on one charge. A hybrid range extender is also in the works.
Getting a full vehicle within two years seems difficult, however the car manufacturer is hopeful. It has just recently made an invitation to its suppliers with hopes of getting to the affordable price range that it is looking for. Having said that, if they can bring that car at that price, well, they could own the market.
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February 13th, 2008 12:11
the proliferation of environment-friendly cars is just an indication that man is becoming more aware and conscious of the world’s future.
the car in your article is considerably affordable with the features that it presents to buyers. most importantly, the value of the car in the protection of the environment is huge. I simply love it.
February 16th, 2008 07:22
Great post - I’ve been fascinated with what ZAP has been doing. We live in a pretty interesting time: I wonder what electric/hydrogen/hybrid cars will be on the road in 2018!
February 16th, 2008 22:40
Awesome site - I’ve linked to you. I’d appreciate if you linked back.
Simmons
February 17th, 2008 06:31
Amazing. Very futuristic car. Keep on posting.
February 17th, 2008 15:39
It have a very nice and sporty looks for an electric car. I’m really impressed.
February 23rd, 2008 06:44
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March 3rd, 2008 07:21
Great post - I’m really rooting ZAP on. This is such an amazing opportunity for some carmaker. Someone will take the lead in the field - hopefully much sooner than later!
March 11th, 2008 16:21
oooh i want it SOOOOO bad
not sure i can live without it
hahaha
March 14th, 2008 01:52
An interesting article on ‘Green Gadgets: will they save the world?’ was published on thesomnambulist.org. I would like to get your opinion on it.
March 14th, 2008 21:37
Hey just stopping by to get my dose of green info. Always good stuff here! I am trying to compile a list of stuff I can do to reduce my carbon emissions. MTV had a commercial about it, and got me interested. I have been to www.earthlab.com and they have a ton of tips but I was mostly impressed by their page where they have their users send in tips: http://www.earthlab.com/life/tips.aspx Does anyone else know of other data bases that I can find these types of small things that lower my emissions? EPA or WWF maybe?
Thanks for all your info and drop me a link if you guys see anything worth my time.
March 16th, 2008 17:46
There is another nice article on Green gadgets on http://TheSomnambulist.org, it would be good to have your opinion on it.
March 24th, 2008 12:50
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March 27th, 2008 16:49
That’s cool. I like these Tesla cars too. See it here
April 8th, 2008 01:14
Let’s just hope that Zap can pull it off. It’d be a real shame if the Wired article (http://greenhome.huddler.com/forum/thread/188/no-love-for-zap?replies=4) turned out to be right about Zap being a hype machine.
April 9th, 2008 00:03
You comments are helpful and I hope that we will see more different kinds of gadgets in the future, in particular, cool unique gadgets.
April 15th, 2008 06:54
The car does look great. I don’t know if i would want to drive it though…I might just go conventional
April 21st, 2008 02:45
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April 21st, 2008 04:51
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April 21st, 2008 21:33
Like most people, I keep waiting to see something real materialize from ZAP, year after year. Finally this Wired article explains why the cars never come.
April 21st, 2008 21:33
Like most people, I keep waiting to see something real materialize from ZAP, year after year. Finally this Wired article explains why the cars never come.
http://www.wired.com/cars/futuretransport/magazine/16-04/ff_zapped?currentPage=all
April 22nd, 2008 16:41
HI, You have to check out this car!
it gets 300 mpg!
http://climate.weather.com/video/?bcpid=1155389201&bclid=1232414644&bctid=1489158479
and they have already made it!
Hyla
May 11th, 2008 09:37
What a great site with great posts - great looking car.
May 12th, 2008 23:23
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May 13th, 2008 18:35
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July 17th, 2008 04:29
A fundamental change in our driving habits is now required.
The Automobile Industry is going to be in the same position as the Airline Industry in the next few months. Unless we get away from gas combustion vehicles, including Hybrids, the automobile industry (as we know it) will die.We need to make drastic moves. America needs to move to ELECTRIC. The vehicles are not as fast, not always as fun to drive, but the move will save Americans money (Billions) and help bring change to our automotive companies. Let’s “Be Green”!!!!!!!!!!!! BG Automotive Group Ltd. has a car that will travel 80-100 miles per charge for $15,995. Finally a car that most Americans can afford. Did you know that 80% of all drivers, drive less than 50 miles per day? This new car will cost an equivalent of $0.20-0.25 cents/gallon (depending on electricity rates in your area). Why send $700 Billion per year to OPEC (now buying up U.S. companies) when we can use this money for our schools, health care, social security for all Americans, etc, etc, etc. We can make the difference if WE change.
August 6th, 2008 14:42
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