ZAP(r) WORLDCAR(TM) to Air on Discovery Channel
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec 08, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- Discovery
Channel Canada's program Daily Planet is scheduled to air a segment featuring a
new electric car from ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAPZ) on Tuesday, December 9,
2003.
According to Discovery Channel Canada producer and on-air columnist, Shannon
Bentley, the ZAP(R) WORLDCAR(TM) segment is airing in Canada this coming
Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 7pm, and 11pm Eastern Time, repeating Wednesday at
4am, 9am, and Noon Eastern Time. The segment will also be available on the
Internet at exn.ca and is expected to air in the United States on
Discovery's digital channel Science in early 2004.
The Discovery Channel segment features Bentley piloting ZAP's new electric car
at the 2003 Michelin Challenge Bibendum in September, where the WORLDCAR earned
three trophies among a field of 80 participants. The Challenge Bibendum (
challengebibendum.com ) is an annual event sponsored by Michelin
where international media can preview the latest in advanced transportation
technologies from automotive developers, including electric, hybrid, hydrogen
and other alternative fuel vehicles.
ZAP CEO Steve Schneider says the WORLDCAR is unique in the automotive world
because the Company manufactures the cars in China. The base model is priced
under $10,000, seats four passengers. In addition to being one of the only
production electric cars available, Schneider believes this to be the first
Chinese-built automobile for sale in the United States. He added that ZAP is
focused on establishing a new auto dealer network for advanced transportation
technologies. In particular, he says ZAP is targeting the independent auto
dealer market in the United States who can qualify as new car dealers under a
program being offered by ZAP.
For more information on the ZAP WORLDCAR, or to inquire about dealer
opportunities, call (707) 525-8658 or visit zapworld.com
SOURCE ZAP
CONTACT: Alex Campbell of ZAP, 707-525-8658, ext. 241 |
