ZAP Celebrates Nine Years, Nine Reasons to ZAP

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAPZ) today is celebrating nine years in business.

Since 1994, ZAP has been a leader in marketing personal electric transportation, delivering more than 80,000 electric vehicles to customers in more than 60 countries. Each year, the Northern California company has added to its product catalog and 2003 is no different.

ZAP unveiled its new WORLDCAR(TM) this week at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum held at the Challenge Bibendum, the largest environmental vehicle event in the world. Organized by Michelin, the annual event is in Sonoma and San Francisco and features advanced technology vehicles, more than 50 Learning Center technology displays and manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Honda and Hyundai, to name just a few. ZAP CEO Steve Schneider believes they have one of the only production at the event.

"Today, ZAP is one of the few companies in the world where a consumer can test drive and order an electric car today," said Schneider. "With rising gasoline prices, there has never been more of an incentive to use a ZAP vehicle. In fact, to honor our ninth anniversary, we've gathered a list of nine reasons to ZAP."

  Nine Reasons to ZAP

  1. Zero Air Pollution -- ZAP stands for Zero Air Pollution.  We believe
     electricity is the fuel of the future. With electricity to power our
     transportation, our world can tap into renewable resources like
     hydroelectric, solar, wind or geothermal power, resources that lessen
     our environmental footprint. Furthermore, studies show that millions of
     electric vehicles can recharge at night using existing surplus
     electrical generation, a vast, virtually untapped resource.

  2. Save Gas -- Gasoline is a precious natural resource and vital to the
     world economy. ZAP vehicles use no gasoline and require no oil changes.
     Using less fossil fuel can help relieve our current energy shortages
     while ensuring that future generations can rely on the same
     inexpensive, useful petroleum products that we all take for granted.

  3. Save Money -- Gas keeps getting more expensive. Imagine all the money
     you can save by ZAPPING to work every day, rather than driving your gas
     vehicle. The typical electric car costs a penny per mile versus tens
     cents per mile with gas.  Electric bikes and scooters are even less
     expensive.  Plus, electric motors have fewer moving parts, meaning
     fewer trips to the mechanic. If you live close to work, you can save
     thousands of dollars per year by replacing your car with a ZAP bicycle.

  4. Save Time -- Traffic congestion and parking shortages eat away at our
     busy days, but a ZAP vehicle can help you save time especially in busy
     urban areas.  ZAP bikes and scooters slice through traffic jams and
     finding a place to park your ZAP neighborhood car is a snap.

  5. Help the Economy -- Today, the majority of USA's foreign trade deficit
     is attributed to imported oil.  Using a ZAP vehicle will reduce our
     reliance on foreign oil.  Furthermore, by investing in advanced
     transportation technologies, the USA can take the technological lead in
     offering energy efficient products that emerging economies around the
     world can use to invest in their own transportation infrastructures.

  6. Combat Global Warming -- Evidence is mounting that carbon emissions are
     contributing to ozone depletion, climate change and global warming. ZAP
     vehicles can reduce CO2 emissions by more than 90 percent compared to
     internal combustion vehicles, even counting the emissions from fossil
     fueled power plants. The USA constitutes less than 10 percent of the
     world's population, but is responsible for almost 30 percent of the
     world's CO2 emissions.

  7. Protect the Environment -- Reducing fossil fuel consumption relieves
     pressure on our natural resources. It eliminates the need to explore
     for oil in environmentally sensitive habitats. Less automotive
     emissions means less toxic pollutants in our air, water and soil.  Less
     oil consumption reduces the risk of oil spills which can safeguard
     sensitive coastal regions and wildlife for future generations to enjoy.

  8. Social Responsibility -- ZAP users are leaders for advanced
     transportation. By using a ZAP vehicle, you make a statement about your
     values. All too often we feel helpless like the world's problems are
     too big for just one person to solve on their own. But, as a consumer,
     we have the ultimate power in the products we purchase and the vehicles
     we drive. Take action. Do the right thing. People will notice.

  9. Fun -- ZAP vehicles produce very little noise, vibration and exhaust,
     offering a unique sensation compared to internal-combustion propulsion.
     Whisper quiet, smooth, fast -- riding a ZAP vehicle is an exhilarating
     feeling that you will never understand until you try it.  For a free
     test ride, call today 1-800-251-4555.

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