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The ZAP Xebra was an electric car launched in May 2006 in the United States market by ZAP corporation. It is classified legally as a three-wheel motorcycle in some jurisdictions,[citation needed] and is available in both sedan (model SD) and pickup (model PK) truck variants. It has seat belts. It does not have regenerative braking. The PK pickup has a dump bed, with fold-down sides and tailgate, that allows easy access to the batteries, controller, motor, and charger.
The Xebra was phased out in 2009,[1] and in 2013 the company was ordered to buy back all of the 2008 models that were sold and destroy them due to a failure to meet the braking requirements for a motorcycle.
The top speed of the Xebra is 36–40 mph (58–64 km/h), with a range of about 20–25 miles (32–40 km)[2][3] with the standard batteries, or 40 miles (64 km) with the optional extended range batteries.
The sedan version can carry up to five people[citation needed]. The listed cargo weight capacity for both the SD sedan and the PK pickup is 1000 lb (460 kg), although PK owners have carried more weight than that.[citation needed]
An optional rooftop-mounted solar panel on the Xebra Xero variant allows for trickle solar charging, which should lengthen the range and life of the six traction batteries; it is also available as a roof over the PK pickup bed.
The 2008 "version 6" all-steel-bodied version of the Xebra sedan is now in production.[4]
The Xebra is the first production vehicle to be imported from China to the United States, and one of the only city speed electric vehicles in production. It is available from licensed ZAP/Voltage Vehicle dealers. According to the owner and dealer reports, some of the early 2006 models had problems with the body work, DC-to-DC converters, controllers, or chargers. They were not properly waterproofed and would degrade and malfunction when wet. Newer models delivered in 2007 are waterproofed and these problems are resolved.[5] More recent models have been greatly improved with many low-quality parts being eliminated in the new production facility. Some replacement parts, even on new vehicles, are hard to find.[6] Most of these issues have been resolved with the building of and move to a modern high tech moving production line facility. The interruption in production and flow of parts has greatly improved.
According to various news reports, over a hundred and fifty Xebras were sold in 2006. The PK became available in late 2006. According to ZAP 500 Xebra sedans and pickups were ordered by July 2007.[7]
A view of the interior of the Xebra
Some details:
Dimensions: 10 ft × 4.66 ft × 5.05 ft high(2.90 m × 1.42 m × 1.54 m high);
Range: Up to 40 miles (65 km). Typically 30 miles @ 20 mph (50 km @ 30 km/h), or 20 miles (32 km) in practice[citation needed] with the standard batteries
Seating: 4 (SD sedan) or 2 (PK pickup)
Motor: 5 kW (6.7 hp) DCbrushed Newer 2008 models have brushless DC motors.
Batteries: six lead–acid sealed gel 12-volts deep-cycle traction batteries of about 100 ampere hours (@20 h discharge) each (for a total of 72 volts) plus a 12-volts accessories battery. High-capacity batteries up to about 138 A·h are available as an option. Some dealers offer seven batteries for 84 volts. 2008 models are sold with 140 A·h absorbed glass mat batteries
Models: sedan SD, pickup truck PK, sedan SD Xero with solar panel on roof, and pickup truck PK Xero with solar panel over bed
Recalledit
In January 2013, Quingqi Group Motorcycle Co. announced it was recalling all Zap Xebra vehicles from 2008 to resolve a braking issue.[8] The 2008 vehicles were recalled a second time in 2012 to fix the same problem,[9] and, in 2013, the company was ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to buy back the approximately 700 2008 models that were sold, and have them either destroyed or otherwise permanently disabled.[10]
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External linksedit
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Article at CNet
TTAC.com Xebra review
"Electric Car Lets Family Save on Gas, with Flair" on NPR's All Things Considered, June 20, 2008
January 01, 1970
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Xebra redirects here Not to be confused with Zebra This article s factual accuracy may be compromised due to out of date information Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information December 2017 The ZAP Xebra was an electric car launched in May 2006 in the United States market by ZAP corporation It is classified legally as a three wheel motorcycle in some jurisdictions citation needed and is available in both sedan model SD and pickup model PK truck variants It has seat belts It does not have regenerative braking The PK pickup has a dump bed with fold down sides and tailgate that allows easy access to the batteries controller motor and charger ZAP XebraOverviewManufacturerZAPAlso calledFulu FL5000ZK 1Production2006 2009Body and chassisClasssedan truckBody styleFive door sedan truckLayoutRear wheel drivePowertrainElectric motorDC brushed The Xebra was phased out in 2009 1 and in 2013 the company was ordered to buy back all of the 2008 models that were sold and destroy them due to a failure to meet the braking requirements for a motorcycle Contents 1 Characteristics 2 Recall 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksCharacteristics editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed December 2017 Learn how and when to remove this message nbsp A ZAP Xebra truck The top speed of the Xebra is 36 40 mph 58 64 km h with a range of about 20 25 miles 32 40 km 2 3 with the standard batteries or 40 miles 64 km with the optional extended range batteries The sedan version can carry up to five people citation needed The listed cargo weight capacity for both the SD sedan and the PK pickup is 1000 lb 460 kg although PK owners have carried more weight than that citation needed An optional rooftop mounted solar panel on the Xebra Xero variant allows for trickle solar charging which should lengthen the range and life of the six traction batteries it is also available as a roof over the PK pickup bed The 2008 version 6 all steel bodied version of the Xebra sedan is now in production 4 The Xebra is the first production vehicle to be imported from China to the United States and one of the only city speed electric vehicles in production It is available from licensed ZAP Voltage Vehicle dealers According to the owner and dealer reports some of the early 2006 models had problems with the body work DC to DC converters controllers or chargers They were not properly waterproofed and would degrade and malfunction when wet Newer models delivered in 2007 are waterproofed and these problems are resolved 5 More recent models have been greatly improved with many low quality parts being eliminated in the new production facility Some replacement parts even on new vehicles are hard to find 6 Most of these issues have been resolved with the building of and move to a modern high tech moving production line facility The interruption in production and flow of parts has greatly improved According to various news reports over a hundred and fifty Xebras were sold in 2006 The PK became available in late 2006 According to ZAP 500 Xebra sedans and pickups were ordered by July 2007 7 nbsp A view of the interior of the Xebra Some details Dimensions 10 ft 4 66 ft 5 05 ft high 2 90 m 1 42 m 1 54 m high Weight about 1800 lb Speed Up to 40 mph 65 km h limited by a governor 36 mph in practice citation needed Range Up to 40 miles 65 km Typically 30 miles 20 mph 50 km 30 km h or 20 miles 32 km in practice citation needed with the standard batteries Seating 4 SD sedan or 2 PK pickup Motor 5 kW 6 7 hp DC brushed Newer 2008 models have brushless DC motors Batteries six lead acid sealed gel 12 volts deep cycle traction batteries of about 100 ampere hours 20 h discharge each for a total of 72 volts plus a 12 volts accessories battery High capacity batteries up to about 138 A h are available as an option Some dealers offer seven batteries for 84 volts 2008 models are sold with 140 A h absorbed glass mat batteries Classification 3 wheel motorcycle citation needed Imported from China Brakes 3 wheel disc brakes no power assist no ABS no regenerative braking Models sedan SD pickup truck PK sedan SD Xero with solar panel on roof and pickup truck PK Xero with solar panel over bedRecall editIn January 2013 Quingqi Group Motorcycle Co announced it was recalling all Zap Xebra vehicles from 2008 to resolve a braking issue 8 The 2008 vehicles were recalled a second time in 2012 to fix the same problem 9 and in 2013 the company was ordered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to buy back the approximately 700 2008 models that were sold and have them either destroyed or otherwise permanently disabled 10 See also editElectric motorcycles and scooters List of motorized trikesReferences edit EDGAR Pro Yahoo brand edgar online com Retrieved 16 February 2015 Hype Machine Searching for ZAP s Fleet of No Show Green Cars WIRED Retrieved 16 February 2015 5 electric cars you can buy now Money cnn com Retrieved 16 February 2015 Jeremy Korzeniewski ZAP Xebra finally gets some upgrades Autoblog Retrieved 16 February 2015 Xebra Xebraworld com Retrieved 16 February 2015 Xebra EV Message Re Is this normal and acceptable in Xebras Archived from the original on July 1 2012 Retrieved February 13 2008 ZAP Expands Sales of XEBRA Electric Microcar Orders 500 from China Welsh Jonathan 4 June 2012 Zap Recalls Electric Vehicles for Brake Problem WSJ Retrieved 16 February 2015 Gordon Bloomfield Nikki June 6 2012 2008 Zap Xebra Electric Motorcycle Recalled Again Green Car Reports Retrieved March 20 2013 Kovner Guy February 22 2013 Zap fights safety recall and attempted coup The Press Democrat Retrieved March 20 2013 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to ZAP Xebra Zapworld com Article at CNet Article at Business Week TTAC com Xebra review Electric Car Lets Family Save on Gas with Flair on NPR s All Things Considered June 20 2008 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title ZAP Xebra amp oldid 1195399155, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
