Steve Schneider 史蒂芬 施奈德

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About Steve Schneider 史蒂芬 施奈德

Mr. Schneider entered the automotive industry intent upon contributing through fuel efficient vehicles. He is recognized and respected internationally for his contributions and personal dedication to the research, engineering, integration and development of electric drive systems for the newly emerging electric vehicle and alternative fuel transportation industry. In 2010 he was named the newest member to the Bay Area Council with a focus on building the economic relationships with China. He has a unique background in cross border business and is currently the President of Tianyi Group of China (investment division) to invest substantially in the bay area and USA ranging from $50 to $500 million. Schneider joined ZAP as Chief Executive Officer and Director in 2002 helping raise nearly $1 billion from several of his successful businesses at the same time successfully listing ZAP on the NYSE. He is the founder of Voltage Vehicles the core of ZAP's business operations. Schneider’s education and early career in the automotive industry include positions with specialty and fuel efficient automobiles offered by Honda, VW, Renault, Ford, Smart and DeLorean. He has unique expertise in automotive marketing, sales, distribution, logistics, distribution, finance, engineering integration, homologation and operations. Mr. Schneider completed a 51% acquisition of Jonway Automobile. This purchase was first time in history that any foreign company has taken a controlling interest in a Chinese Automobile Mfg Plant. Mr. Schneider next completed the acquisition of 100% of Aptera Electric Car. Schneider holds several patents with several more pending. He has represented the automotive industry on TV and radio programs and at media events and lectures frequently in trade and business association and university venues on management and advanced automotive technologies. Specialties: Mr Schneider has cross boarder relationships that are uniquely positioned for the automotive industry and all sectors relating to new energy vehicles. Currently, he is Chairman of Auto Distributors Inc. an international new energy vehicle distribution company as well as Vice Chairman of Samyang Optics. Co, LTD of South Korea. Schneider was appointed a Senior Advisor for Economic Development to Hangzhou, one of China's "Innovation Zones."