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The '''ZAP Alias Roadster''' is a plug-in electric three-wheeled [[sports car]], from the American electric car maker [[ZAP (motor company)|ZAP]], that was supposed to have gone into production in 2009. [[Lotus Cars#Lotus Engineering|Lotus Engineering]], the UK-based automotive engineering company, are assisting with the development of the Alias.<ref name="dt20080207"/> |
The '''ZAP Alias Roadster''' is a plug-in electric three-wheeled [[sports car]], from the American electric car maker [[ZAP (motor company)|ZAP]], that was supposed to have gone into production in 2009. [[Lotus Cars#Lotus Engineering|Lotus Engineering]], the UK-based automotive engineering company, are assisting with the development of the Alias.<ref name="dt20080207"/> ZAP signed a deal in 2010 to manufacture its electric sports car Alias with Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd.<ref>http://www.just-auto.com/news/zap-strikes-manufacturing-deal-for-ev-sports-car_id104222.aspx</ref> |
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==Technical details== |
==Technical details== |
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Revision as of 12:49, 15 December 2010
| ZAP Alias 2008 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | ZAP Jonway |
| Also called | ZAP |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-seater[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2 in-wheel motors (321.85 hp (240 kW) total)[1] |
The ZAP Alias Roadster is a plug-in electric three-wheeled sports car, from the American electric car maker ZAP, that was supposed to have gone into production in 2009. Lotus Engineering, the UK-based automotive engineering company, are assisting with the development of the Alias.[1] ZAP signed a deal in 2010 to manufacture its electric sports car Alias with Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd.[2]
Technical details
The car has three wheels, two at the front, each containing an electric wheel-motor, and one at the rear. The performance announced in 2008, was 0-60 mph (97 km/h) mph in 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 156 mph (251 km/h) mph and a range of 100 miles (160 km).[1]
Automotive X Prize
The vehicle was a finalist at the 2010 Automotive X Prize,[3] driven by Al Unser, Jr., but did not win after being eliminated due to mechanical failure in the final track event.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c d Gary Cleland (2008-02-07). "Three-wheeled ZAP Alias can beat a Porsche". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- ^ http://www.just-auto.com/news/zap-strikes-manufacturing-deal-for-ev-sports-car_id104222.aspx
- ^ Steve Hart (2010-07-28). "Zap finalist for $10 million prize". Press Democrat. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- ^ "A Race to the Finish!". Progress Automotive X Prize. 3 August 2010. Retrieved 10 December 2010.
- ^ Ahrens, Ronald (16 September 2010). "3 Teams Win Automotive X Prize". New York Times. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
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