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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS [Abstract]  
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
NOTE 4 – DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
 
Distribution agreements are presented below (in thousands):
 
   
September 30, 2014
   
December 31, 2013
 
         
Better World Products-related party
  $ 2,160     $ 2,160  
CNG Products
    5,969       -  
Jonway Products
    14,400       14,400  
      22,529       16,560  
Less amortization
    (7,800 )     (6,721 )
    $ 14,729     $ 9,839  
 
Amortization expense related to these distribution agreements for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were $360,000 and $360,000, respectively.  Amortization expense related to these distribution agreements for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were $1,080,000 and $1,080,000, respectively.  Amortization is based over the term of the agreements. There were no amortization expenses for CNG products as it has not yet been marketed in the first three quarters of 2014.
 
Distribution Agreement with Jonway Auto for CNG Products
 
On June 26, 2014, ZAP entered into an International Distribution with Jonway Auto as the distributor of Jonway Auto's compressed natural gas SUV and compressed natural gas minivan, both in the US. and internationally. In connection with the distribution agreement the Company also issued 61 million shares of ZAP common stock valued at $6.0 million to Jonway Group.  Jonway Group had to pay the outstanding minivan mold balance in exchange for the 61 million shares of ZAP's common stock.