Automotive technology pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAPZ) that has signed a purchase order with Anuvu Incorporated (Sacramento, CA)for its patented Power-X(TM) hydrogen fuel cell engine systems.
"I believe that this is the largest order ever for PEM fuel cell engines," said Anuvu National Sales Director Craig Newhouse, PhD. "We look forward to working with ZAP to make reasonably priced zero emission fuel cell powered vehicles available for both consumers and fleet buyers."
According to officials from ZAP and Anuvu, the two Northern California companies intend to deliver the first fuel cell powered vehicles to consumers in 2005. ZAP CEO Steve Schneider says it is another opportunity for ZAP to take the lead in introducing automotive innovations into the marketplace.
Said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider, "ZAP had the first practical electric bicycle, first practical electric scooter, first practical electric car, and recently the first federally approved SMART Car in the United States. Now, with Anuvu, we have set a goal of marketing the first practical hydrogen fuel cell powered car by 2005."
Newhouse calls Anuvu's fuel cell systems "fuel cell hybrids" because they run on both hydrogen and electricity, like the gasoline-hybrids currently on the market. Unlike the gasoline hybrids, the only by-product of Anuvu's technology is water vapor, and can be defined as a "zero emission vehicle." Newhouse says that Anuvu's Power-X(TM) fuel cells are 15 years ahead of Department of Energy goals to create a "Hydrogen Economy." Anuvu's Power-X(TM) fuel cells are designed for real-world products with reliability and durability for a variety of products applications and have been developed to meet near-term market demand.
In September ZAP signed a licensing agreement with Apollo Energy Systems of Pompano Beach, Florida for its Alkaline Fuel Cell technology. Apollo's fuel cell technology is fueled by ammonia, while Anuvu's Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell runs on hydrogen. Both technologies produce zero emissions. www.zapworld.com
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