Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (11,356)		$ (20,861)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	1,588		1,013
Change in fair value of derivative liability			358
Depreciation and amortization	3,605		3,286
Provision for doubtful accounts	50		2
Inventory Reserve	47		12
Loss from joint venture and other investments	273	[1]	161	[1]
Loss on disposal of equipment	10		(29)
Management fee due to related party			1,250
Convertible debt discount	410		8,108
Deferred Taxes	(130)
Changes in assets and liabilities
Notes receivable	335		4,287
Accounts receivable	(44)		1,338
Inventories	(5,145)		2,414
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(466)		(401)
Due from related parties	(2,242)
Accounts payable	4,653		(1,147)
Accrued liabilities and warranty cost	(93)		2,173
Other payables	89
Advances from customers	(269)		(1,389)
Taxes payable	(557)		(600)
Net cash used in operating activities	(9,242)		(25)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of 51% Interest in Zhejiang Jonway Automobile, net			(18,477)
Acquisition of property and equipment	(1,004)		(580)
Proceeds from sale of equipment	1		81
Net cash flows used in investing activities:	(1,003)		(18,976)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in restricted cash	(7,030)		1,957
Repayment of notes payable	(2,589)		(3,127)
Proceeds from notes payable	18,203
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			331
Repayment to related parties	(1,886)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt			19,000
Proceeds from stock subscription agreement			2,000
Proceeds from short term loans	3,051		1,535
Repayment of short term loans	(4,842)		(2,011)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	4,907		19,685
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(22)		16
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(5,360)		700
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	5,859		1,503
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT, end of period	499		2,203
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during period for interest	812
Cash paid during period for taxes			$ 4

[1] The Company recorded a loss of $136,000 and $161,000 in ZAP Hangzhou, and a loss of $137,000 and $0 in Shanghai Zapple for the periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively. These losses relate to the investment in a non-consolidated joint ventures accounted for under the equity method of accounting.