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ZAP electric vehicles to be sold in Canada

ROBINSON/BEINTEMA AUTOFILES
Published on Aug 30, 2007

A Canadian company in British Columbia, New Fuel Systems Inc., has signed on as a distributor for Electric Vehicle pioneer ZAP.

Electric Vehicle pioneer ZAP and New Fuel Systems Inc. announced they have signed a distribution agreement for Canada. Under the agreement, New Fuel Systems Inc. has agreed to the initial purchase of $1 million ($1,000,000) worth of ZAP electric vehicles, including ZAP electric cars, trucks, mopeds, scooters and other electric vehicles. New Fuel Systems plans to open retail locations throughout Canada and showcase electric transportation during the 2010 Winter Olympics being planned for Whistler, British Columbia.

According to Company officials: ZAP and New Fuel Systems Inc. share a common goal to increase the awareness and sales of electric vehicles, including automotive and consumer vehicles, while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases.