1. The Alias.
2. Key Innovations.
3. ZAP Jonway Year 2010: Alias Project.
4. Alias perspective of 2010.
ZAP Alias is a 100% plug-in electric three-wheeled roadster vehicle designed in a configuration of two wheels in front,one in the rear end. Employs unique automotive design and manufacturing techniques in order to achieve the company's main goal of practicality and affordability.
Key Innovations: Alias
• High performance, three‐wheeled design
• Advanced lightweight motor/ controller
• Advanced lithium‐ion phospate batteries
• NASCAR style safety cage/composite construction
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| ZAP Alias EV Information |
ZAP Jonway Year 2010: Alias Project.
After the announced commercial agreement in January, between ZAP and Zhejiang Jonway Automobile, to produce electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global distribution, more solid ties between the two companies started to solidify bounding the two through merge status announced in July.
The Alias project as been the masterpiece awaiting to be unleashed, included on the cooperation agreement from the very beginning, thanks to the Team involved on it which includes a diverse makeup of veteran automotive engineers, seasoned automotive technicians, youthful enthusiastic talent, electric vehicle pioneers and master automotive craftsmen.
Currently adjustments within manufacturing plants of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile, will bring this dream to a wider EV market reality by the 3Q of 2011, fact that will allow ZAP Jonway to reach rapid growth within the EV industry.
Alias perspective of 2010.
This was one of the busiest years for the stylish electric roadster:
(11th - 24th ) January 2010
Detroit Auto Show: The battery-powered ZAP Alias was displayed on Detroit's Electric Avenue, by many defined as a sci-fi film prop.
27th January 2010
ZAP Alias Electric vehicle unveiled in Korea, Samyang Optics Co. Ltd. signed a distribution
Detroit Auto Show: The battery-powered ZAP Alias was displayed on Detroit's Electric Avenue, by many defined as a sci-fi film prop.
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| SSI(left)+ZAP Alias(middle)+Edison(right) |
ZAP Alias Electric vehicle unveiled in Korea, Samyang Optics Co. Ltd. signed a distribution
agreement with ZAP for exclusive rights to manufacture, assemble and market ZAP’s
complete line of electrictrucks, vans, motorcycles, scooters and ATVs in Korea, including
the ZAP Alias. | |
| ZAP Alias and Korean Entertainment Professionals |
28th March 2010
Zap Alias entered for the first-time to the 200Km rally at the Korea EV challenge with its
Zap Alias entered for the first-time to the 200Km rally at the Korea EV challenge with its
korean distribution partner Samyang Optics, event sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, as well as the Ministry of Environment.
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| ZAP Alias at the 2010 Korea EV Challenge |
21th April 2010
ZAP displayed its innovative all-eletric Alias prototype sports car at the Beijing Motor Show.
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| ZAP Alias in Beijing Motor Show |
23th April - 2th May 2010
Zap showed its Alias at the 2010 Beijing Autoshow.
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| ZAP Jonway Alias displayed at Beijing Autoshow |
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| The Alias in the PIAXP ceremony |
Chinese ZAP Alias EV confirmed to be manufactured by Jonway Automobile, Zhejiang
plant starts reconfiguration for large volume production of the futuristic vehicle.
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| ZAP Jonway, Zhejiang Automobile Manufacture Plant |
( 2th- 8th ) May 2010
The Alias at the Progressive Insurance Automobile X PRIZE at the Shakedown Stage occurred at the MIS (Michigan International Speedway).
5th May 2010
Indy 500 Winner Al Unser Jr. joins ZAP Alias Electric Car Team in Progressive Insurance
Automotive X-PRIZE Racing, the legend takes the wheel while helping promote the clean and green slick-stylish Alias at the Progressive Insurence Automotive X-PRIZE.
The Alias is displayed at the KOTRA's Global TransporTech 2010 in Korea with distribution partner Samyang Optics, while ZAP founder delivered a keynote speech on global trends in electric vehicles. Opening further opportunities within Korean Government support for EVs.
21th July 2010
Firestone Brand Tire Helps ZAP Alias Electric Car Reach Final Stages of Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE totalizing 9 vehicles from 15 that where at the Knockout Stage.
10th September 2010
Samyang Optics takes delivery of first Alias electric vehicle from ZAP Jonway.
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| ZAP Jonway sells first Alias electric car to Samyang Optics from Korea |
ZAP Jonway Alias electric vehicle participates in two events in Washington, D.C. :
- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X-PRIZE Awards Ceremony.
- U.S. Department of Energy Presentation.
Recognized as a "Winner!", by the PIAX voting pool:
- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X-PRIZE Awards Ceremony.
- U.S. Department of Energy Presentation.
Recognized as a "Winner!", by the PIAX voting pool:
'Most Stylish'-Winner.
'Most Practical'-Winner.
'Most Wanted'-Winner.
'Most Innovative'-Second Place.
'Most Wanted'-Winner.
'Most Innovative'-Second Place.
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| ZAP Jonway Alias at the PIAX Awards Ceremony and U.S. Dept. of Energy presentation |
6th October 2010
ZAP Alias earns the BorgWarner Innovation Award, historically only earned by receipts and teams within the company. The Alias and other PIAX contenders where the first innovators outside of the company to receive the award.
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| BorgWarner Award to The Alias |
The ZAP Alias Electric Car Slide Show from the Hollywood Premiere for the Documentary
“What is the Electric Car?”
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| ZAP Alias in the studio |
Special Thanks to:
- Better World International,Ltd
- Holley Group
- Samyang Optics Co,LTD
- ZAP Hangzhou
- ROMY Motors
- US Congressmen & Senators
- PIAX
- PRC Party Leadership
- Lotus engineering
- Korea Goverment
- Shanghai Yangpu Goverment
http://www.zapworld.com/zap-alias
As we can see, ALIAS have a good performance this year, which is not only to be the excellence of electric cars for a variety of display, but also,at the same time, people praise its innovative design it has already become highlights of auto shows. The most noteworthy is that, ALIAS participated in X PRIZE this year, and moved into the finalist stage with nine electric cars.
回复删除The article summarized the main event of alias, we see the great performance of it, I think electric vehicle will play a more important role in auto market and zap jonway will be a part of it.:)
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