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Monday, July 30, 2007

Sector Close Up – Renewable Energy Stocks – Solar Stocks: First Solar, SunPower, Yingli Green Energy and Evergreen Solar Show Strong Gains

Evidence of Growth Seen through Expansion of Manufacturing Facilities, New Contracts and Additional Funding

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta B.C., July 30, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com, a leading global investor and industry research resource portal specialized in sector investing, issues Sector Close Up – Renewable Energy Stocks. As oil prices hold above $75 per barrel, renewable energy stocks are gaining momentum.

Evidence of growth is swarming the sector being led for the most part by solar stocks thanks to companies such as First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR), Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YGE) and Evergreen Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR).

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR), the largest gainer in the solar market, has seen its share price increase a phenomenal 500% since it went public in November based on today’s close of $120.28. The company is positioning for additional growth, announcing that it is raising $1 billion in a secondary offering.

While solar is leading the way, other areas within the renewable energy industry are showing signs of significant growth. FPL Energy, a subsidiary of FPL Group Inc. (NYSE: FPL), despite revealing that poor wind conditions cut into profits by $50 million, has shown great confidence in wind energy as an alternative power source. The Company announced that it would add between 8,000 and 10,000 megawatts of wind power to its overall portfolio and use a diverse range of geographical locations to help offset the weather risks going forward. Investors seem to share the company’s optimism as shares of FPL were up nearly 5 ¼ % today.

FuelCell Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL), a manufacturer of ultra-clean power plants continues to expand, and recently announced $1.2 million in funding and scale-up approval for their Electrochemical Hydrogen Separation system, which separates hydrogen from a gas mixture while generating electricity enabling the extracted gas to be sold as fuel for hydrogen vehicles or for industrial uses.

Sector Close Up – Hot Renewable Energy Stocks
• FuelCell Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) closed today’s trading at $7.49 up 4.17%.

• FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE: FPL), the U.S. leader in wind energy development and operations, traded up $2.87 today after their earnings report and wind expansion plans.

• First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), showed a strong performance today up 8.66% or $9.59 closing at $120.28

• SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) closed up $4.50 to $72.34 a gain of 6.63% The company is in the midst of launching their new plant in the Philippines, a facility which has been recognized by the International Energy Agency for its superior energy-efficient design.

• Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YGE) was up $6.39 for the day, closing at $18.16. The Company announced last week that it had completed of the first stage of its manufacturing expansion plan adding100MW of total production capacity of polysilicon wafers, PV cells and PV modules.

• Evergreen Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR) had a strong day up almost 6% to $8.65. The Company’s second quarter highlights include the raising of over $170 million in equity and the start of production at the second EverQ facility, Evergreen Solar's joint venture with Q-Cells AG and Renewable Energy Corporation ASA.

Green and Renewable Energy Stock Resources:
EnvironmentStocks.com - a leading global investor and industry research portal for the environmental and socially responsible investing sector

FuelCellCarNews.com® - a leading global investor and industry research portal for the fuel cell car sector

RenewableEnergyStocks.com® - a leading global investor and industry research portal for the environmental renewable energy sector including a list of ethanol stocks.
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INVESTORS : Gain Free Access to stock & industry news, financial columnists & Blogs; investor research tools , stock directories, trading center, audio interviews, educational podcasts & online investor conferences.

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Disclaimer: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. The site is compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising.

For more information contact:
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

InvestorIdeas.com Sector Close Up – Renewable Energy Stocks: Innovation Drives Investment in Electric Automotive Stocks

Electric Car Market Continues to Move Forward through Efforts from ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP), Advanced Battery Technologies (OTCBB: ABAT), Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) and DaimlerChrysler

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta B.C., July 25, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com, a leading global investor and industry research resource portal specialized in sector investing, issues the Sector Close Up – Electric Automotive Stocks, a review of electric automotive stocks as innovation drives investment. Investors are taking notice as they are realizing that what is good for the environment can also be very good for the wallet. Leading the way to a ‘green’ future is the electric vehicle market that offers consumers cost savings through efficiency, while at the same time giving investors following the sector, strong upside potential. Stocks in this segment have also received a boost as oil prices remain above $70 per barrel, and global warming has become a top priority among politicians and consumers.

Overcoming some of the historical challenges found within the electric car market are companies that have placed their focus on research and development to introduce next generation transportation systems to the market. Recent announcements within this market have added a sense of confidence in electric vehicles as a viable transportation alternative.

Market milestones include:
ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) a leader in advanced transportation technologies, has entered into a supply agreement with Advanced Battery Technologies (OTCBB: ABAT) for polymer lithium and nano batteries. The contract, valued at more than $5 million, will provide ZAP with high performance batteries to be used in their various lines of electric vehicles.

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC), a leading developer of hybrid-electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, recently announced an agreement with FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., for the development of gasoline parallel hybrid-electric powertrains for their delivery fleet.

Global Electric Motorcars, a DaimlerChrysler company, manufactures Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and has been working to meet the growing demand from island resort communities, areas that can benefit from the range, speed and versatility of NEVs. Global Electric Motorcars vehicles were the first multipurpose NEVs available for sale from a major automaker.

Sector Close Up – Electric Automotive Stocks Sparked:
• ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) has seen its share price increase over 16% this month to its recent close of $1.07
• Advanced Battery Technologies (OTCBB: ABAT) was up 4.3% on news of its agreement with ZAP to $2.90
• Altair Nanotechnologies most recently saw their shares climb on news of a joint development deal with AES Corp for energy storage products. AES is also a strategic investor in the Company. Altair shares are up 15% this month.
• Global Electric Motorcars, a DaimlerChrysler company, has realized a steady climb moving up $27.42 or 44% year-to-date.
• Azure Dynamics (TSX: AZD) has been trading in the $0.65-$0.70 range this summer.

About Our Green Investor Portals:
RenewableEnergyStocks.com®, FuelCellCarNews.com® and EnvironmentStocks.com are global investor and industry research portals in the renewable energy and Greentech sectors within InvestorIdeas.com. RenewableEnergyStocks.com provides a variety of renewable and clean energy content including the Clean Energy News Blog, Renewable Energy Blog, articles by solar expert, J. Peter Lynch, and a regular ‘green’ column: ‘The New Power Fund,’ by Samuel F. Jones, President of All Season Financial Advisors.

The RenewableEnergyStocks.com portal currently features a directory with info and links on Alternative Energy Funds, Biogas and Ethanol Stocks, Energy Efficiency Stocks, Flywheel Stocks, Fuel Cell Stocks, Geothermal Stocks, Hydrogen Production, Micro Turbine Stocks, Solar Stocks, Green Transportation, Wind Power and Wind Energy Stocks. For the full list of Green Stocks Visit: www.renewableenergystocks.com/Companies/RenewableEnergy/stock_list.asp

Additionally, InvestorIdeas.com offers a service for renewable energy and cleantech news and press release submissions at: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/NewsUploader/ as well as research and article submissions at: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/NewsUploader/Submit_Article/. Green companies can also gain instant brand recognition with Green Ads and Stock Symbol ads.

InvestorIdeas.com Disclaimer: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. These sites are currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising. ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) pays Two thousand five hundred per month equivalent in shares for one year commencing Nov 2006, discounted as a courtesy to previous sponsorship of the InvestorIdeas Greentech contest.

For more information contact:
Dawn Van Zant: 800-665-0411 - dvanzant@investorideas.com
Ann-Marie Fleming: 866-725-2554 - afleming@investorideas.com

Source: InvestorIdeas.com, ZAP, Azure Dynamics Corporation, Advanced Battery Technologies

Friday, July 20, 2007

InvestorIdeas.com New Environmental Podcast for Investors and Consumers – “Driving Green, the Highways of the Future”

New Investor Podcast will Travel the Highways of the Future, Discussing Green Automotive Trends and Opportunities

DELTA, BC – July 20, 2007 www.InvestorIdeas.com, and its global investor and industry Greentech content portals announce the launch of a new environmental podcast, ”Driving Green, The Highways of the Future.”

Investors and consumers can follow host Dawn Van Zant, in the new environmental podcast that will examine new technology, fuels and trends in the green transportation shift. As the transportation sector currently accounts for over one quarter of energy use and as the number of automobiles on the road increases globally, the race is on for new, green and environmental transportation. Topics will cover public and private companies with alternative technology and fuels, research and trends, industry experts, as well as the information resources available to make educated decisions.

"Join me on the road to the green highways of the future. Part of the journey for me is facing my own personal transition, selling my much loved convertible and selecting my new environmentally friendly car," commented Dawn Van Zant.

Listeners can submit ideas, suggestions and questions or participate in future interviews and share solutions.

Driving Green Home Page - http://www.investorideas.com/DG/

Listen to Podcast: http://investorideas.com/Podcasts/drivinggreen.xml

Driving Green Sponsor: ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) – Ride the Future!

ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 100,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. At the forefront of fuel-efficient transportation with new technologies including energy efficient gas systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, ethanol, hybrid and other innovative power systems, ZAP is currently delivering one of the only production city-speed electric cars and trucks available on the market today. The XEBRA is now available through its licensed network of auto dealer sales and service centers. ZAP is also developing high-performance electric vehicles, including an affordable sports model targeting a price of $30,000 as well as a high-end crossover SUV concept called ZAP-X engineered by Lotus Engineering. More information about the New High Performance Electric Vehicle will be discussed July 29 at the ZAP annual shareholder meeting. In addition, the Company recently launched a new portable energy technology that manages power for mobile electronics, like cell phones and laptops. For more product, dealer and investor information visit: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/CO/ZAAP/Default.asp or http://www.zapworld.com

ZAP is a Showcase Advertising Company on InvestorIdeas.com Renewable Energy Stocks, Tech Sector Stocks and Environment Stocks sectors, compensating the websites as disclosed in disclaimer below.

About Our Green Investor Portals:

RenewableEnergyStocks.com®, FuelCellCarNews.com® and EnvironmentStocks.com are global investor and industry research portals in the renewable energy and Greentech sectors within InvestorIdeas.com. RenewableEnergyStocks.com provides a variety of renewable and clean energy content including the Clean Energy News Blog, Renewable Energy Blog, articles by solar expert, J. Peter Lynch, and a regular ‘green’ column: ‘The New Power Fund,’ by Samuel F. Jones, President of All Season Financial Advisors.

The RenewableEnergyStocks.com portal currently features a directory with info and links on Alternative Energy Funds, Biogas and Ethanol Stocks, Energy Efficiency Stocks, Flywheel Stocks, Fuel Cell Stocks, Geothermal Stocks, Hydrogen Production, Micro Turbine Stocks, Solar Stocks, Green Transportation, Wind Power and Wind Energy Stocks. For the full list of Renewable Energy and Green Stocks Visit: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/Companies/RenewableEnergy/stock_list.asp

Additionally, InvestorIdeas.com offers a service for renewable energy and cleantech news and press release submissions at: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/NewsUploader/ as well as research and article submissions at: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/NewsUploader/Submit_Article/. Green companies can also gain instant brand recognition with Green Ads and Stock Symbol ads.

InvestorIdeas.com Disclaimer: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. These sites are currently compensated by its "featured companies." ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) pays Two thousand five hundred per month equivalent in shares for one year commencing Nov 2006, discounted as a courtesy to previous sponsorship of the InvestorIdeas Greentech contest.

For more information contact:

Dawn Van Zant 800.665.0411
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com

Ann-Marie Fleming 866.725.2554
Email: afleming@investorideas.com

Source: InvestorIdeas.com, ZAP

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Sector Close Up- Renewable Energy - Solar Stocks Surge

Solar Stocks Surge on Significant Gains from JA Solar Holdings, First Solar and SunPower


POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta B.C., July 12, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com, a leading global investor and industry research resource portal specialized in sector investing, issues Sector Close Up – Renewable Energy Stocks – Solar Stocks available now at InvestorIdeas.com Research http://www.investorideas.com/Research/ as well as the RenewableEnergyStocks.com investor portal. Despite the growing competitive landscape for solar companies, solar stocks have performed extremely well over the past few months and for some, significant jumps in stock price have occurred within the past 6 weeks.

JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd (NASDAQ: JASO) has seen its stock price grow approximately 72% since June 1st, a jump of over $17 to its recent close of $41.10. In the same time period, First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) is up more than $46.00 or 68% and SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) has appreciated more than $14.00 per share to $68.53.

Sector Close Up –Solar Stocks Have their Moment in the Sun

Take a look at the stock charts of the several of the solar stocks:

• First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR)
• JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd(NASDAQ: JASO)
• Trina Solar Ltd. (NYSE:TSL)
• Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YGE)
• ICP Solar Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR)
• Akeena Solar, Inc. (OTCBB: AKNS)
• SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR)
• Suntech Power Holdings Co. (NYSE: STP)
• Solarfun Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLF)
• LDK Solar Co. Ltd. (NYSE: LDK)
• Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI)

Cleantech Sector Stock Directories
Environment Stock Directory – click here
Renewable Energy Stocks Directory - click here
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Renewable Energy Stocks Conference/Research Tool:
Greentech Audio Online Investor Conference- click here
Hear from 14 experts and 6 public company CEO’s on how to participate in and understand the Green Technology long term trend.

Green and Renewable Energy Stock Resources:
EnvironmentStocks.com- a leading global investor and industry research portal for the environmental and socially responsible investing sector
FuelCellCarNews.com® - a leading global investor and industry research portal for the fuel cell car sector
RenewableEnergyStocks.com® -a leading global investor and industry research portal for the environmental renewable energy sector

About InvestorIdeas.com: Investor Research made easy
www.InvestorIdeas.com is a leading global investor and industry research resource portal specialized in sector investing.

INVESTORS: Gain Free Access to stock & industry news, financial columnists & Blogs; investor research tools , stock directories, trading center, audio interviews, educational podcasts & online investor conferences.

COMPANIES: Gain Investor & Industry Awareness: Submit News Releases, Featured Company Showcase, Participate in Articles, Podcasts & Online Conferences.

Disclaimer: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. The site is compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising.

For more information contact:
Dawn Van Zant: 800-665-0411 - dvanzant@investorideas.com
Ann-Marie Fleming: 866-725-2554 - afleming@investorideas.com

InvestorIdeas.com Archive of March 21, 2007 Online Greentech Investor Conference “Investing in the Environment: Global Warming, Global Warning” Availa

Online Audio, Available Free to Interested Environmentalists and Investors, Provides Insight into Long Term Trends in Cleantech Investment Including Venture Capital, Funds, Indices and Public Companies


POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC July 12, 2007, www.InvestorIdeas.com, and its global investor and industry renewable energy, environment and water portals, remind investors and industry followers of the March 21st archived audio online conference featuring industry experts: "Investing in the Environment: Global Warming, Global Warning - Investing Today for Tomorrow's Future." As the global interest in saving the environment and renewable energy increases, the free online conference is a comprehensive educational research resource that can be accessed on an ongoing basis.

Following the massive response to Live Earth www.liveearth.org on July 7th, with over 2 billion listeners participating in a historic entertainment and educational event, the global audience and interest in renewable energy and clean energy solutions just increased substantially. The venue informed listeners how they, as individuals, can impact change and stated startling facts and figures to back up the message showing how using energy efficient lighting, monitoring tire pressure, and unplugging chargers could all make a difference .

“Our Renewable Energy and Environment Stocks websites had increased traffic and inbound searches related to renewable, clean and environmental technology following the Live Earth event, showing us that the message has gone more mainstream on a global basis,” commented founder Dawn Van Zant.

As consumers and investors search online to find additional educational resources, the March 21 conference, free to users, is a valuable source of information presented by some of the best known industry experts.

The online audio conference is an example of “zero or minimal footprint” technology at work, providing access without travel costs or environmental impact. The online audio conference features presentations (audio with slideshow) from renewable, environmental, water, clean energy and technology experts providing in-depth perspectives on what is happening in the Greentech sector from venture capital, funds, indices and participating publicly traded companies.

For a Full List of Speakers and To Find Out More About Greentech Online Investor and Industry Conference click here

The online conference is free to investors and online visitors, with login registration.
Register. Additionally the conference is available for purchase.

About Our Green Investor Portals:
www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com®, www.FuelCellCarNews.com®, www.EnvironmentStocks.com www.Water-Stocks.com are global investor and industry research portals for the renewable energy, water and greentech sectors. The portals feature industry and stock news, exclusive articles and financial columnists, audio interviews, investor conferences, Blogs, and a comprehensive directory of stocks in the sectors.
To view our growing global renewable energy stocks directory- click here

Additionally, the portals offer a service for Renewable and Environmental company news and press release submission at: /NewsUploader/ as well as research and article submission at: /Submit_Article/

InvestorIdeas.com Disclaimer: www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. These sites are compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising.

Contact:

Dawn Van Zant: 800-665-0411 - dvanzant@investorideas.com

Ann-Marie Fleming: 866-725-2554 - afleming@investorideas.com

Source: InvestorIdeas.com

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

RenewableEnergyStocks.com Provides Renewable Energy Marketplace for Companies Looking for Strategic Business Alliances and Financial Partners

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC – July 10, 2007 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector within InvestorIdeas.com, reports on investment in the renewable energy sector and provides online networking to facilitate increased activity in the sector. According to a recent report by the UN Environment Programme, investment capital flowing into renewable energy climbed from $80 billion in 2005 to a record $100 billion in 2006.The Renewable Energy Stocks investor portal is a meeting place for investors, industry, media, institutions and government following news and developments in the sector and creates a unique venue to help promote ongoing activity on a global basis.

The renewable energy portal provides a valuable resource for investors and alternative energy public companies and industry participants. RenewableEnergyStocks.com® features industry and stock news, exclusive articles and financial columnists, audio interviews and Podcasts, investor conferences, Blogs, and a directory of stocks in the sector.

Also according to the report,”Renewable energy investment is almost evenly split geographically between United States and Europe. U.S. companies receive more technology and private investment (with high profile investment interest shown in biofuels during 2006 by entrepreneurs such as Vinod Khosla, Bill Gates and Richard Branson). Europe's publicly quoted companies attracted the most public stock market investment dollars: $5.7 billion compared to $3.5 billion in the U.S”.

The RenewableEnergyStocks.com portal currently features a directory with info and links on Alternative Energy Funds, Biogas and Ethanol Stocks, Energy Efficiency Stocks, Flywheel Stocks, Fuel Cell Stocks, Geothermal Stocks, Hydrogen Production, Micro Turbine Stocks, Solar Stocks, Green Transportation, Wind Power and Wind Energy Stocks. For the full list of Renewable Energy and Green Stocks Click Here

About Our Green Investor Portals:
www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com®, www.FuelCellCarNews.com®, www.EnvironmentStocks.com and www.Water-stocks.com are global investor and industry research portals in the renewable energy, Greentech and water sectors within InvestorIdeas.com. RenewableEnergyStocks.com provides a variety of renewable and clean energy content including the Clean Energy News Blog, Renewable Energy Blog, articles by solar expert, J. Peter Lynch, and a regular ‘green’ column: ‘The New Power Fund,’ by Samuel F. Jones, President of All Season Financial Advisors.

Green Ads: Companies in the sector can share their green philosophy and gain brand awareness with Green Ads. The Green Ads target the growing number of ethical and green investors as well as consumers, and create instant visual identification as a green company! /Advertise/

Additionally, InvestorIdeas.com offers a service for renewable energy and cleantech news and press release submissions at: /NewsUploader/ as well as research and article submissions at: /Submit_Article/

About InvestorIdeas.com

INVESTORS: Gain Free Access to stock & industry news, financial columnists & Blogs; investor research tools, stock directories, trading center, audio interviews, educational Podcasts & online investor conferences.
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Disclaimer: Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising. www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp

For more information contact:

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Phone: 800.665.0411
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com

Ann-Marie Fleming
Phone: 866.725.2554
Email: afleming@investorideas.com


Source: RenewableEnergyStocks.com

Monday, July 02, 2007

“Searching” for the Best in Green Cars

How Yahoo! Google and MSN are helping to promote the Green Auto Shift

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC – July 2, 2007 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading global investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector, reports on developments in green cars and how the top three search engines, Yahoo!, Google and MSN are helping to educate consumers and promote change and innovation in the automotive sector. As Tech sector leaders Bill Gates and Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page play a leading role in investing in and deploying Greentech, they are also a driving force in changing the highways of the future.

As consumers browse the new MSN Autos Green Central they can utilize the green information center to read green car news, editorial reviews, fuel-saving ideas and see what autos are currently rated as the top 5 green vehicles. (http://editorial.autos.msn.com/specials/green/default.aspx)

Yahoo! Autos launched the Yahoo! Autos Green Center in November 2006 http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ and has built a strong online following in the green space as consumers visit the site to view the top 100 Green Cars and research developments in hybrids, biofuel, electric and green autos. In announcing the launch, Yahoo! Autos reported, “According to a Yahoo! survey, one in every two people is interested in learning more about alternative fuel vehicles, which signals clear consumer demand for a product like the Green Center."

Yahoo! Autos, in partnership with Environmental Defense, developed a Green Rating determining the environmental impact of vehicles on a scale of 1-100. The Green Rating is based on tailpipe pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, fuel economy and the manufacturing process, giving consumers the overall environmental friendliness of the autos on the list.

“The Green Center on Yahoo! Autos provides our users with the most comprehensive expert and social media content covering alternative fuel vehicles,” said Michael Yang, Vice President and General Manager, Yahoo! Autos. He adds, “Whether you’re searching for the top green rated vehicles or you want to connect with an online community of like-minded vehicle shoppers, the Green Center is home to the most relevant information impacting consumers today.”

Google’s mantra “Do No Harm” has taken on new dimensions as Google proactively promotes green auto initiatives through Google.org, its philanthropic arm. Google.org recently announced its RechargeIT initiative (www.google.org/recharge/) dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and oil dependence by helping to fund and bring plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to consumer markets.

Dr. Larry Brilliant, Executive Director of Google.org tells us, "Google is committed to using its resources to help solve the global climate challenge. Google.org is hybrid philanthropy, bringing together the active engagement of the broader Google Corporation, as well as investments in for-profits, traditional grants, policy work, and public information. RechargeIT brings together all of these elements to help accelerate progress on plug-ins. By demonstrating new clean energy technologies and how they can be connected to the grid, we hope to spur demand and encourage car manufacturers to make these vehicles commercially available on a large scale on an urgent basis."

Kirsten Olsen, program lead for the RechargeIT project stated, "At Google.org, we are committed to finding solutions that can dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions and offer alternatives to fossil fuels. We see plug-in hybrids and vehicle-to-grid applications as a significant step in greening the transportation sector and helping to mitigate global warming."

As consumers turn to the online information highways to research choices in alternative fuels, green car news, technology developments and current green auto ratings, the “Big Three” in search engines are enabling and empowering online users to make informed environmentally conscious decisions.

Showcase Green Car Sponsor:
ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) – Ride the Future!
ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 90,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. At the forefront of fuel-efficient transportation with new technologies including energy efficient gas systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, ethanol, hybrid and other innovative power systems, ZAP is developing a high-performance crossover SUV electric car concept called ZAP-X engineered by Lotus Engineering. Zap has also announced an affordable High Performance Electric Vehicle with a target price of $30,000 using many of the technologies of the ZAP-X . More information about the New High Performance Electric Vehicle will be discussed later this month at the ZAP annual shareholder meeting. In addition, the Company recently launched a new portable energy technology that manages power for mobile electronics, like cell phones and laptops. For more product, dealer and investor information, visit: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/CO/ZAAP/Default.asp or http://www.zapworld.com

ZAP is a Showcase Advertising Company on RenewableEnergyStocks.com, TechSectorStocks.com and EnvironmentStocks.com compensating the websites as disclosed in disclaimer below.

About Our Green Investor Portals:
www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com®, www.FuelCellCarNews.com®, www.EnvironmentStocks.com and www.GreentechInvestor.com are global investor and industry research portals in the renewable energy and Greentech sectors within InvestorIdeas.com. RenewableEnergyStocks.com provides a variety of renewable and clean energy content including the Clean Energy News Blog, Renewable Energy Blog, articles by solar expert, J. Peter Lynch, and a regular ‘green’ column: ‘The New Power Fund,’ by Samuel F. Jones, President of All Season Financial Advisors.

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