The Zap Alais is a 3-wheel scream machine with a powerful AC24LS high efficiency, air-cooled, AC induction motor running at 216 volts. It’s all electric all of the time and it has a range of over 100 miles.
The wide stance X-Prize car with double-wishbone suspension is available for presale. $1000 puts buyers in line for the first production run of the $35,000 electric vehicle.
Trend Hunter first spotted the Zap Alias back in February of 2008, when the only move it made was via computer generated animation.
Rocket-Like EV Pre-Sales
Zap Alais Taking Money Down on X-Prize Prototype Set for Production
Trend Themes
1. Electric Vehicle Pre-sales - Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicles by offering pre-sales of innovative, high-performance models.
2. X-prize Car Production - Disruptive innovation opportunity to participate in the production of cutting-edge, X-Prize-winning vehicles that showcase advanced technology and design.
3. AC Induction Motor Advancements - Potential for businesses to develop and market more efficient, high-performance AC induction motors to meet the increasing demand for electric vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry by developing and producing electric vehicles that cater to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Technology - Opportunity for technological advancements by developing more efficient and powerful AC induction motors for electric vehicles.
3. Retail - Opportunity to offer pre-sales of electric vehicles, tapping into the growing market for eco-friendly transportation options.