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Which World Tour events provide the best webcast? - Surfers Village
U.S. Army Orders More Polaris ATVs - The Auto Chanel
Priscilla M. Lu, Ph.D. to Chair Electric Vehicle Pioneer ZAP Board - Market Wire
GEICO to Create New Operation in Amherst - Earthtimes
GEICO To Commence New Operation In Amherst - Insurance Business Review

Which World Tour events provide the best webcast? - Surfers Village

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 02:04 PM PDT

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U.S. Army Orders More Polaris ATVs - The Auto Chanel

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 08:46 AM PDT

MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the Company received orders from the U.S. Army to provide additional vehicles, parts and accessories of the company's highly successful militarized ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), the MV700, for operations in Afghanistan. The MV700 already has proven to be a very versatile vehicle in supporting a wide variety of missions conducted in urban, rural, mountain and desert areas worldwide. Values of these orders exceed $6 million and deliveries are planned for later this year

"Polaris is very proud to continue its role in providing the U.S. Army and its allies with world-class machines that can be relied on to perform under the toughest conditions," said Bennett Morgan, president and chief operating officer of Polaris. "We are very serious about what it takes to be a long-term valued supplier to military and government customers. Polaris Defense works very hard to ensure we are providing a complete capability including; vehicles, spare parts and logistical support for this critical market area."

For the last five years, Polaris Defense has been supplying a family of vehicles to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as other government agencies and US Allies. Their mission is to provide the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies with the world's toughest, militarized ATVs and Side-by-Side Vehicles. For more information about Polaris Defense go to www.polarisdefense.com.

About Polaris

With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 Billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.

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Priscilla M. Lu, Ph.D. to Chair Electric Vehicle Pioneer ZAP Board - Market Wire

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 08:42 AM PDT

SOURCE: ZAP

SANTA ROSA, CA--(Marketwire - August 21, 2009) - The board of directors of electric vehicle pioneer ZAP ( OTCBB : ZAAP) unanimously elected Priscilla M. Lu, Ph.D. as Chair of its Board of Directors.

Dr. Lu is a 30-year telecommunications and networking executive and entrepreneur formerly with AT&T Bell Laboratories as well as Founder, Chairman and CEO of interWAVE Communications Ltd., and ViDeOnline Communications Ltd.

"We are delighted to have Dr. Lu leading our Board of Directors," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. "With her vision and background, we unanimously agreed her passion, focus and global industry experience in technology companies producing exceptional quality and innovative products are ideally suited for ZAP's Chair position. Eqbal Al Yousuf was pleased to nominate her and shares the same vision and priorities in the significant opportunities ahead for ZAP. He believes in the same principles of focus and building strong fundamentals, thus monetizing the practical experience base the Company has had through its long history in the electric vehicle industry."

Dr. Lu, Ph.D. succeeds Eqbal Al Yousuf, who served as Chairman of ZAP since June of 2008. Mr. Al Yousuf will remain a director on ZAP's board.

"The electric vehicle industry is on a new trajectory invigorated by a sense of urgency and support from both the governments of major nations and the auto industry globally," said Dr. Lu. "This situation is driven by demands for all alternatives to dependency on oil and strong interest from consumers as well as institutions in need of more ecological and economical alternative energy vehicles. With the recent rapid advancement in battery and motor technologies, we are seeing practical and viable designs for electric vehicles offering a wide range of options in performance and capabilities."

"ZAP has a long history in electric vehicles and extensive experience in electric power train conversion and new technology integration, so the company is well positioned to take the lead in providing a competitive, durable and quality product line working in partnership with established auto industry players. As Chairperson of ZAP, I will draw on my expertise in technologies and relationships with global partners and clients in this sector to enhance the Company's product offerings and differentiated value while accelerating its market penetration," she concluded.

Dr. Lu is currently the Managing Partner and Founder of Cathaya Funds, a global private equity fund based in Silicon Valley and China focusing on international business alliances in China. Its Hong Kong-based Better World International, Ltd. invests and develops electric vehicle technologies and electric fast charge smart grid infrastructure networks for power grid companies. ZAP recently announced Better World International's $25 million investment and financing with the company to help accelerate a multi-stage growth strategy on electric power train technologies, with integration of state of the art battery management systems, battery technologies as well as multi-gear motor engines.

Through her involvement with Cathaya Funds, Dr. Lu also is a principal in the foundation of China Broadband Inc., a company heavily invested in interactive broadband, wireless and cable media programming in China. For the five years prior, Dr. Lu was China Advisor to Mayfield Fund, a forty-year-old venture capital firm with over $2.8 billion under management. Dr. Lu helped found GSR Fund for Mayfield, a venture capital fund in China overseeing more that $700 million in investments.

She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Northwestern University and B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics (Honors) from the University of Wisconsin and has over 50 patents in the area of telecommunications and networking.

For more news and information on ZAP, visit www.IRGnews.com/coi/ZAAP where you can find the CEO's video, a fact sheet on the company, investor presentation, and more.

About ZAP

ZAP has been a leader in electric transportation since 1994, delivering over one hundred thousand vehicles to consumers in more than seventy-five countries. ZAP manufactures a line of electric vehicles, including electric city-cars and trucks, motorcycles, scooters, and ATVs. ZAP sells some of the only electric city-speed cars, trucks and vans in production today and is developing a freeway capable electric vehicle called the ZAP Alias. For product, dealer and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.

About Better World International, Ltd.

Better World International, Ltd., a BVI company with headquarters in Hong Kong, is focused on investing in developing electric car technologies and service businesses. It is working on joint partnerships in China that can build out the electric power infrastructure grid networks for electric cars, and on opportunities with companies that provide the core technologies to enhance electric power train conversion as well as improving fast charge pumps for recharge stations.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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GEICO to Create New Operation in Amherst - Earthtimes

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 09:56 AM PDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. - (Business Wire) GEICO will begin accepting job applications immediately for its new subsidiary operation in Amherst, N.Y., which will sell and service homeowners, renters, boat and other coverage.

New York Governor David Paterson was in Amherst this morning at the company's subsidiary, GEICO Insurance Agency, to make the announcement at a press conference there. He pointed out that GEICO's decision to locate a new operation in Western New York was very important for the local and state economies.

GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely said, "We are very pleased with what our associates here have accomplished in serving our policyholders throughout the Northeast. We've grown substantially through their efforts. Their dedication has also helped them take advantage of GEICO's career opportunities. We know this new GEICO operation and the new associates we'll welcome shortly will be every bit as successful."

John Zinno, vice president of GEICO Insurance Agency, announced that the new operation is expected to create 300 new jobs over three years. He says there are job opportunities in the sales and service areas and invites candidates to apply online by going to www.geico.jobs. Click open "Search Jobs" and select the Buffalo location.

"We would be very interested in talking to people who have strong customer service skills," noted Zinno. "We are at the heart of it all a service company. If we can provide the service that our customers deserve, we expect to continue a steady pattern of growth."

Zinno started up GEICO operations locally when the company opened its Buffalo office in Amherst in 2004. He said that he could always count on hiring from a pool of very valuable people "We'll be able to expand our business by tapping into the talented workforce in Western New York. GEICO is committed to providing more of our customers with the valuable insurance products they need like homeowners, renters, and boat coverage. We are excited that Western New York will help us achieve this goal."

Julie Barefoot will manage activities related to the sales and service of new property policyholders.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) – as part of Berkshire Hathaway – is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States*. GEICO provides auto insurance coverage for 9 million policyholders and insures more than 16 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com.

*A.M. Best 2008 market share data

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GEICO To Commence New Operation In Amherst - Insurance Business Review

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 04:52 PM PDT

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) has planned to commence a new subsidiary operation in Amherst, New York, which is likely to sell and service homeowners, renters, boat and other coverage.

New York Governor, David Paterson pointed out that GEICO's decision to locate a new operation in Western New York was very important for the local and state economies.

Tony Nicely, chairman of GEICO, said: "We are very pleased with what our associates here have accomplished in serving our policyholders throughout the Northeast. We've grown substantially through their efforts. Their dedication has also helped them take advantage of GEICO's career opportunities. We know this new GEICO operation and the new associates we'll welcome shortly will be every bit as successful."

Julie Barefoot will manage activities related to the sales and service of new property policyholders. GEICO, as part of Berkshire Hathaway, is a private passenger auto insurer in the US. GEICO also provides auto insurance coverage.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes.