Verdek To Distribute Italian EV In America

Verdek-EV was formed a year ago, with ex-Pirelli USA president and CEO Guy Mannino as its president and CEO. In celebration of the company’s first anniversary, VERDEK-EV has signed an agreement to be the exclusive distributor for the Italian- manufactured Tazzari ZERO, a neighbourhood electric vehicle (NEV) with lithium-ion batteries that provide a range of 88 miles before recharging at a cost of less than $2.

Verdek-EV’s distribution rights include North America, Mexico and the Caribbean islands. Along with battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and other alternate-fuelled vehicles, NEVs are a growing and critical niche within the future of worldwide transportation, says the company. With 40 per cent of the world driving less than 40 miles per day, NEVs are optimally suited to satisfy much of the local transportation demands.

Based in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, the home of exotic sports cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati, the Tazzari Group plans to manufacture an innovative, stylish and upscale micro-car for the environmentally concerned urban enthusiast. Tazzari believes that “Made in Italy” will stand for “Best in Class” in the EV market as well. The sporty, aluminium-bodied Tazzari ZERO delivers zero emissions, has a top speed of 56 mph that will be electronically limited to a maximum speed of 25-45 mph (depending on State regulations) and a number of features, such as a removable sunroof, heating and air conditioning, stereo radio with MP3 and CD player, 15″ custom coloured wheels, performance disc brakes at each corner, fog lamps, leather steering wheel and seats, even cup holders.