Mr. Thomas Heidemann

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  www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=990 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/21/2006    Last Visited: 3/13/2007  

  ZAP CEO Steve Schneider and Smart Automobile President Thomas Heidemann have agreed for ZAP to acquire all intellectual and physical properties involved in bringing the Smart Car Americanized for ZAP up to full Department of Transportation compliance.

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  blog.wired.com/cars/2008/03/the-zap-x-and-a.html - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/12/2008    Last Visited: 5/12/2008  

  Oh, and I hear that Thomas Heidemann is back in the picture again.
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  If you remember, Heidemann started "Smart Auto LLC", so that ZAP can announce that they had a deal with "Smart Auto", which of course, if you only read the fine print, knew that they were not affiliated with Daimler.

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  www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=566 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/1/2004    Last Visited: 3/13/2007  

  SANTA ROSA, California (11/1/04) -- Advanced automotive technology company ZAP (OTC BB:ZAPZ) announced today that Mr. Thomas Heidemann, President of Smart-Automobile LLC, has been named to its Advisory Board of Directors.
  
  ZAP CEO Steve Schneider (left) with ZAP's newest advisory board member, Smart-Automobile President Thomas Heidemann, stand next to their latest business venture, the 2-seater 60-MPG Smart coupe.
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  Thomas Heidemann is part of a new business venture between ZAP and Smart-Automobile to market the popular Smart micro-car from Europe, a two-passenger coupe that averages an estimated 60-MPG and is small enough to park in the space of a motorcycle.In May, ZAP signed a $10 million distribution agreement with Mr. Heidemann's Company, Smart-Automobile LLC, for the exclusive U.S. distribution rights for the Smart Car Americanized by ZAP®.
  
  ZAP and Smart-Automobile are preparing to launch marketing and distribution for the car in the U.S. pending federal approval.ZAP has a goal of 150 dealer outlets in 2005 and is planning its first public display for the cars at the San Francisco International Auto Show, open to consumers November 21-28 at The Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco.
  
  Heidemann, a German-born entrepreneur now living in Southern California, moved to the United States in 2001 after realizing that rising gas prices represented a business opportunity to export European innovations and technology.Heidemann noted that the demand for energy efficient products is much higher in Europe with energy prices higher and gasoline as high as $6.00 per gallon in many parts.Since then he has focused on importing the Smart Car to the United States.

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  Auto Trim & Restyling News - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/11/2004    Last Visited: 5/12/2004  

  SMART-Automobile president Thomas Heidemann says he believes the partnership with ZAP will allow them to jump-start U.S. sales, with plans to distribute 15,000 units annually by 2005.
  
  "I believe ZAP is the best partner because they have been leaders for fuel efficiency and are focused on creating an auto dealer distribution network for these types of vehicles," said Heidemann.
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  "This partnership with SMART-Automobiles LLC and MR. Heidemann exemplifies the relationships that ZAP is actively seeking and we welcome more vehicles and partnerships from automotive companies around the world," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider.

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  EV World: The World of Electric, Hybrid, Fuel Cell and... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/11/2004    Last Visited: 5/12/2004  

  SMART-Automobile president Thomas Heidemann says he believes the partnership with ZAP will allow them to jump-start U.S.-sales, with plans to distribute 15,000 units annually by 2005.
  
  "I believe ZAP is the best partner because they have been leaders for fuel efficiency and are focused on creating an auto dealer distribution network for these types of vehicles," said Heidemann.
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  "This partnership with SMART-Automobiles LLC and MR. Heidemann exemplifies the relationships that ZAP is actively seeking and we welcome more vehicles and partnerships from automotive companies around the world," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider.

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  Europe's Smart Car Coming to USA - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/16/2006    Last Visited: 3/16/2006  

  "There has been a great deal of excitement about the Smart Car coming to the United States, and I want to congratulate our partners and future customers for their hard work and patience in reaching this point," said Smart-Automobile President Thomas Heidemann.

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  Industry News Article - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/11/2004    Last Visited: 5/13/2004  

  SMART-Automobile president Thomas Heidemann says he believes the partnership with ZAP will allow them to jump-start U.S.-sales, with plans to distribute 15,000 units annually by 2005.
  
  "I believe ZAP is the best partner because they have been leaders for fuel efficiency and are focused on creating an auto dealer distribution network for these types of vehicles," said Heidemann.
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  "This partnership with SMART-Automobiles LLC and MR. Heidemann exemplifies the relationships that ZAP is actively seeking and we welcome more vehicles and partnerships from automotive companies around the world," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider.

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  Redding: Business News - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/22/2005    Last Visited: 2/23/2005  

  "This car is very strong, very safe," said Thomas Heidemann, president of Smart Auto LLC, which imports the car and modifies them for Zap to sell.The Smart, starting about $15,000, comes with dual air bags, anti-lock brakes as standard equipment.Built by DaimlerChrysler in France, the Smart car -- with what the company calls its "Tridion" safety cell structure -- survived brutal crash tests, one of which pitted the little car against a Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan.
  
  "The passengers in the Smart car came out better than the ones in the S-class," Heidemann said.

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  Santa Rosa Press Democrat // Business News for... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/1/2004    Last Visited: 7/1/2004  

  Zap will get its cars through Santa Ana importer Thomas Heidemann, owner of Smart Automobile LLC.Heidemann is buying the Smart cars and replacement parts from dealers in Europe.
  
  Zap agreed to pay Heidemann $10 million in cash and preferred stock for the exclusive right to distribute his cars for 10 years.
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  Heidemann got safety approval for the cars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this year, according to administration spokesman Tim Hurd.
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  Heidemann has hired G&K Automotive Conversion in Santa Ana to resolve the emission issues, and Schneider said the EPA will test the car July 9.
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  Heidemann and officials at G&K Automotive Conversion were out of town and unavailable for comment this week.
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  Schneider got the $1 million to seal the deal with Heidemann from Jeff Banks, a Ukiah native who lives in Oakland.

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  Small car takes aim at big U.S. market - February 25,... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/25/2005    Last Visited: 2/25/2005  

  "This car is very strong, very safe," said Thomas Heidemann, president of Smart Auto LLC, which imports the car and modifies them for Zap to sell.The Smart, starting at about ,15,000, comes with dual air bags, anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control as standard equipment.
  
  Built by DaimlerChrysler in France, the Smart car , with what the company calls its "Tridion" safety cell structure , survived brutal crash tests, one of which pitted the little car against a Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan.According to Heidemann, "The passengers in the Smart car came out better than the ones in the S-class."
  
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