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Seasoned Management Team Poised For Growth

SANTA ROSA, California (June 18, 2009) ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) CEO Steven Schneider has named Gary Dodd, a respected manufacturing executive formerly with Toyota, as president of global operations. This recent move is seen as another step in Mr. Schneider’s plan to introduce U.S.-built electric vehicles to the masses.

According to Mr. Schneider, “Gary will bring serious depth and breadth to our management team where each senior executive has separate and distinct responsibilities such as, operations, finance, marketing, and now front-line, manufacturing expertise. Gary will guide us into volume production.”

SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 8, 2009 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) has appointed Mark Abdou to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Abdou was the Company's previous outside SEC counsel for over five years. He is currently the CEO and Managing Partner of Libertas Law Group in Long Beach, California.

Mr. Abdou said, "I believe it is an opportune time for ZAP as consumers increasingly look for environmentally friendly and green options, especially in the area of transportation. I look forward to my involvement in the company in working towards continued growth and progress during this exciting time."

ZAP Board of Directors Member Gary DoddSANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 9, 2009 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) has elected Gary Dodd to its board of directors. Dodd, a successful entrepreneur and former Toyota executive, is the CEO of Zap Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (ZMMK), which has an exclusive U.S. manufacturing agreement with ZAP to provide a domestic manufacturing base for the company.

"Pure electric vehicles are going to be a major force in the auto industry," said Dodd. "ZAP is an established player full of innovative product ideas that offers new directions in personal and commercial transportation. It is a leader in a vital emerging American industry."

SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 5, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) (www.zapworld.com) has retained the Investor Relations Group (IRG), a highly recognized, thirteen-year-old corporate communications firm based in New York City, to serve as its investor relations and public relations firm.

"We believe this to be an opportune time to engage a public relations and investor relations team," said Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP. "Fundamental changes are occurring in government policy and popular thinking as they relate to the automobile industry and carbon emissions.

SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 16, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) confirmed today they have begun shipping their Zaptruck XLs, a versatile 100% plug-in electric LSV, to several US military bases in the US and in international locations.

ZAPTRUCK XL ready for shipment

According to Amos Kazzaz, ZAP's Chief Operating Officer in charge of production, "Our Zaptruck XL has captured a significant market share in what is becoming a high demand/high growth segment of the EV marketplace. These orders and continued strong dealer demand have resulted in our ramping up higher production which is a manageable and nice problem to deal with."