Zero

Zero Opening New Factory Production expected to double

26 Jan 2011

• 
• 

Details

Category: Zero

Written by Motorcycle dot Com

Hits: 482

Zero Motorcycles announced plans to open a new manufacturing plant in Santa Cruz County.

The new facility will be built alongside Zero Motorcycles’ corporate headquarters in Scotts Valley, Calif. The new plant will increase production space to 34,000 square feet while production is expected to more than double current capacity. Part of the construction for the new facility was funded by a grant from the city of Scotts Valley.

Read On: http://www.motorcycle.com/news/zero-opening-new-factory-90366.html

Zero Motorcycles Adds New Leadership Naming Industry Veteran Scot Harden as Vice President

08 Sep 2010

• 
• 

Details

Category: Zero

Written by PR Newswire

Hits: 400

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Motorcycles today announced that Scot Harden has joined the company as Vice President of Global Marketing. Harden, who comes to Zero from BMW/Husqvarna, brings more than 40 years of racing, management, product development and brand building experience in the motorcycle industry to Zero. Throughout his career, Harden has held executive sales, marketing and race team management positions with a proven record of success in expanding market share and enhancing brand awareness for leading European motorcycle OEMs, most notably KTM, dating back to 1982. He returned to BMW/Husqvarna in 2008 and served as the National Marketing Director and Race Team Manager prior to making the jump to Zero. "Scot is a seasoned veteran, whose experience, management style and innovative thinking will help us to achieve new levels of brand awareness and market acceptance while complementing our existing efforts," said Gene Banman, CEO of Zero Motorcycles. "He is an excellent addition to our management team and we are looking forward to working with Scot in his new capacity at Zero Motorcycles." Harden began his career in 1973 as a Husqvarna factory Baja/Desert rider and he remained with the team until 1986, cementing his induction to the AMA Hall of Fame by amassing 20 different International motorcycle racing titles and more than 200 wins including two SCORE Baja 1000 wins, three SCORE Baja 500 wins and two SCORE Championship titles. Harden capped off his illustrious racing career by conquering the formidable Dakar Rally in 2005. Among his many accolades and accomplishments, Harden served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at KTM for more than 20 years where he developed the KTM Sportmini line of motorcycles and the KTM Jr Supercross Challenge. "I couldn't be more excited or more invigorated by the opportunities that lie ahead for Zero," said Harden. "We have a real chance to transform the industry and I'm looking forward to working with the team at Zero to implement their vision and to see the change that it will bring." About Zero Motorcycles: Zero Motorcycles is the next step in motorcycle evolution and represents the ultimate electric motorcycle technology. Unencumbered by conventional thinking about how they design, manufacture, and sell high performance electric motorcycles, they are on a mission to turn heads and revolutionize their industry by combining the best aspects of a traditional motorcycle with today's most advanced technology. For press information, videos and photos go to http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/press For more information on Zero Motorcycles or to learn more about its complete motorcycle line including the Zero S, Zero DS, Zero MX and Zero X motorcycles, visit: http://www.zeromotorcycles.com SOURCE Zero Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles Awarded Grant for Advanced Electric Powertrain Development Program

05 Aug 2010

• 
• 

Details

Category: Zero

Written by PR Newswire

Hits: 413

- Next Generation Powertrain Development Project Funds to Exceed $1.8 Million -

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, was recently awarded a $900,000 grant from the California Energy Commission to begin development of a new advanced compact electric powertrain project. Additional matching funds from the city of Santa Cruz, and other contributors brings the total allotment to more than $1,840,000. Zero's next generation powertrain technology will be developed near its headquarters in the city of Santa Cruz which stands to benefit by economic growth and job creation. As part of this program, Zero will leverage today's best technology by working with existing partners and electric drivetrain component suppliers. By combining the expertise of its internal development teams with leading component manufacturers, Zero has evolved a strategy to ensure that its electric motorcycles will remain leaders in performance, range and efficiency.

"We are honored to receive this generous grant from the California Energy Commission and excited to develop this next generation powertrain technology in Santa Cruz," said Gene Banman, CEO of Zero Motorcycles. "This is a milestone for us because it allows Zero to control the development of its entire powertrain just like legacy motorcycle manufacturers who build their own engines and transmissions. In addition, Zero's advancements in compact electric powertrains will benefit the powersports industry through the sales and licensing of the technology."

"Zero Motorcycles is a company that develops and manufactures innovative products in a competitive and sustainable manner and we fully support their expansion in Santa Cruz," said Bonnie Lipscomb, Director of Economic Development and Redevelopment for the city of Santa Cruz. "Essentially, this is about creating green jobs for our community-- it's the best kind of public-private partnership."

About Zero Motorcycles:

Zero Motorcycles is the next step in motorcycle evolution and represents the ultimate electric motorcycle technology. Unencumbered by conventional thinking about how they design, manufacture, and sell high performance electric motorcycles, they are on a mission to turn heads and revolutionize their industry by combining the best aspects of a traditional motorcycle with today's most advanced technology.

Zero Motorcycles' complete product lineup is available for purchase exclusively through the Zero Motorcycles website: www.zeromotorcycles.com. Interested riders can schedule demo rides on the highly popular Zero X and MX, or the Zero S street motorcycle and the Zero DS dual sport model. To schedule a demo ride in your area, visit www.zeromotorcycles.com/locator.

The California Energy Commission grant funding is subject to final contract negotiations and approval by the CEC Board. More information is available at http://www.energy.ca.gov/

For press information, videos and photos go to http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/press

For more information on Zero Motorcycles or to learn more about its complete motorcycle line including the Zero S, Zero DS, Zero MX and Zero X motorcycles, visit: http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Zero Motorcycles

CONTACT: John Ewert of DRIVEN Public Relations, +1-951-719-1040,
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , for Zero Motorcycles

Web Site: http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

Zero Motorcycles Expands Canadian Operations and Demo Opportunities

15 Jul 2010

• 
• 

Details

Category: Zero

Written by One Wheel Drive

Hits: 347

Zero Motorcycles today announced the expansion of its Canadian sales and marketing operations with the addition of National Motorsports. Canadians who have been waiting to experience the design and technology that has made Zero Motorcycles the global leader in electric motorcycles will now have more opportunities to demo the entire 2010 motorcycle line.

“The expansion of our operations in Canada allows motorcyclists to experience Zero Motorcycles alongside representatives who share their enthusiasm,” said John Lloyd, VP of Worldwide Sales for Zero Motorcycles. “We’re excited to be growing our presence in Canada due to the tremendous response we’ve received from the local motorcycle community and are proud to have the opportunity to share the experience, innovation and performance of Zero Motorcycles.” To read the rest of the article: http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2010/07/14/zero-motorcycles-expands-canadian-operations-and-demo-opportunities/