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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Times in a March 9, 2008 article reported that the ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP - News) Xebra electric car is the best-selling model at the nation's top electric car dealer.

The New York Times reported that electric car dealer Ecomotion of Portland, Oregon is the top dealer in the nation with about 125 vehicles sold. The article says the dealer sold about 50 of the ZAP Xebra, called the "surprise success" by the Portland Oregonian.

The New York Times article "Alternative Dealers Selling Alternative Power" by Oregon freelance writer Kristen Hall-Geisler covers the growing dealer market for electric cars. The article is available online by searching at http://www.nytimes.com under the keyword 'electric car dealers' or at the Internet address below.

The people of Camden, Ala., pay a bigger chunk of their income for fuel than anyone else in the country - meaning tough choices for the ever thinner family budget.

By Steve Hargreaves, CNNMoney.com staff writer

CAMDEN, Ala. (CNNMoney.com) -- Corey Carter spends a quarter of his paycheck on gas.

The 30-year old Carter, who earns $7 an hour making car parts for a Hyundai factory near Montgomery, Ala., spends $65 a week on gas, double what it cost just a few years ago.

Paying $30 more for gas out of a $240 paycheck makes a big difference.

"Going out to eat, going to the movies, you can't do stuff like that," says Carter, filling up his Firebird at a BP station in Camden, a quiet southern town 80 miles southwest of Montgomery. "You're working for gas now."

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It looks like California will again rule against electric cars, but that will not stop one California company from holding its electric car dealer sales and service training Friday in Santa Rosa, California.

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California electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP - News) makes one of the only vehicles today that fills the demand for affordable, practical electric cars. The ZAP Xebra electric city-car and truck are now available through ZAP's network of about 50 locations nationwide. You can request a test drive at a dealer near you on ZAP's website http://www.zapworld.com.

SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Mar 26, 2008 -- Gary Starr, Chairman for electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) said the time is now for electric cars in an online presentation with InvestorIdeas.com as part of its Green Tech Conference.

Starr's presentation from last week's Green Tech Conference covers the latest developments with ZAP is now available online at http://www.investorideas.com/Forums/Media/Green2/zaap/default.aspx.

Starr talks about today's market conditions and how electric vehicles can help deal with the energy crisis, the economy and the environment. He also talks about the growing dilemma and opportunity represented by what he calls the "Asia Factor."

SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It seems like every car company under the sun is jumping on the electric car bandwagon (let's hope the bandwagon doesn't use gas) and it's easy to get caught up in the green car excitement with all the futuristic prototypes being unveiled. But if you want to buy an electric car today, Popular Mechanics told its readers to check out ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP - News).
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