SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Feb. 6, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) --Californians can keep on rolling through the rolling blackouts affecting the state with a new solar powered scooter from ZAPWORLD.COM (Nasdaq:ZAPP)
ZAPWORLD.COM (ZAP) launched sales today on its website for the new SKOOTER-X, Rolling Blackout Edition. The new scooter is an all-black model that comes with a 10-watt solar panel and 12-volt automobile charger. An optional 30-watt panel is also available. The scooter also includes a 110-volt charger that can recharge its battery with any household outlet. If the power goes out, the user can plug into the solar panel and get a free charge of electricity from the sun.
If you cannot recharge from the sun, just plug the SKOOTR-X battery into your car. SKOOTR-X comes with the 12-volt mobile charger that works with your car's 12-volt accessory plug or cigarette lighter. During your next car trip, just load up your scooter, plug it into your cigarette lighter, and recharge en-route to your next destination with your car's excess power generation.
"With energy-savings on every Californian's mind these days, we feel the timing is right for solar powered scooters," said ZAP CEO Gary Starr. "With these new solar and auto recharging accessories, you can get off the grid today."
The Rolling Blackout Edition SKOOTR-X is specially priced at $499.99 and includes solar panel and auto charger.
Established in 1994, ZAPWORLD.COM (ZAP) is a publicly owned California-based company recognized as a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of electric bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, and other electric transportation products. The Company trades on the NASDAQ Small Cap exchange under the trading symbol ZAPP. ZAP helped pioneer the U.S. electric bike market in 1994 and continues to develop electric transportation products that are creating a new niche in personal transportation. For more information, visit www.zapworld.com or call toll-free at 800-251-4555.