ZAP News

SANTA ROSA, CA -- May 12, 2008 -- Record gas prices are driving more consumers to seek electric transportation, says industry pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB). The Northern California Company reported that as of April 8, 2008 it had $6.8 million in backlog orders for the Xebra electric sedan and pickup from auto-dealer purchase contracts.

The $6.8 million backlog in dealer purchase contracts surpasses ZAP's sales for all of 2007 and are based on a delivery schedule over a 12-month period. The backlog for ZAP's consumer products on the same date was $712,000, including sales for the Zapino and ZAPPY3 scooters, ATVs, Recharge-It-All battery systems and others.

100% Electric Zapino Scooter Now in Stock for Immediate Delivery

SANTA ROSA, CA -- May 6, 2008 -- With Presidential hopefuls talking up a Gas Tax Holiday to help consumers with rising gas prices this summer, electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) is proposing a permanent holiday from gas taxes by using electric vehicles.

ZAP electric vehicles use no gasoline so no tax need apply. To provide an additional incentive, the Northern California Company is offering a $100 rebate to customers who purchase its newest electric scooter, the Zapino. Now in stock and available for immediate delivery, the Zapino is a good way to beat record gas prices this summer, whether there is a Gas Tax Holiday or not. To receive the rebate, order online at http://www.zapworld.com through May 31st.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- Apr 24, 2008 -- As oil and gas keep hitting new records this week, an electric car dealership opened in West Palm Beach, Florida offering a new affordable design for city-speed driving called the ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) Xebra.

Chicago's Sopraffina Marketcaffe to Unveil Solar-Electric Catering Vehicle in Chicago

CHICAGO, April 22, 2008 -- Chicago's Sopraffina Marketcaffe today is celebrating Earth Day with the unveiling of a new, first-of-its-kind, 100 percent solar-electric powered catering vehicle. La Grange Park electric car dealer Jessup's Automotive helped bring the vehicle to Chicago as part of a dealer network being formed by ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP).

Thank you to our friends with the Sonoma Valley Film Festival and Green Living Sonoma for partnering to use a zero-emission vehicle for logistics at the 2008 festival. Thanks to Hetty, Ginny, Bill and everyone else for making this possible.
~ Alex Campbell, ZAP