Archive - Apr 2005

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ZAP CEO Steve Schneider Discusses Federal Approval for Smart Car in Online Interview with SmallcapInsights.com

ZAP CEO Steve Schneider Discusses Federal Approval for Smart Car in Online Interview with SmallcapInsights.com

Schneider Outlines Approvals Allowing Distribution and Sale of High-Efficiency European-Made Smart Car Coupe in United States

LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- SmallcapInsights.com, http://www.SmallcapInsights.com, the online source for exclusive commentary, research, interviews and other key investor information, has announced the availability of an online interview with Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News), a pioneer in the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies.

ZAP CEO Steve Schneider Discusses Federal Approval for Smart Car in Online Interview with SmallcapInsights.com

ZAP CEO Steve Schneider Discusses Federal Approval for Smart Car in Online Interview with SmallcapInsights.com

Schneider Outlines Approvals Allowing Distribution and Sale of High-Efficiency European-Made Smart Car Coupe in United States

LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- SmallcapInsights.com, http://www.SmallcapInsights.com, the online source for exclusive commentary, research, interviews and other key investor information, has announced the availability of an online interview with Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News), a pioneer in the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies.

ZAP Signs Cooperation Agreement with Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc.

China-Based Developer and Manufacturer to Provide Rechargeable Polymer Lithium-Ion Batteries for ZAP's Line of Electric Vehicles

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that the Company has signed an Agreement of Intent with Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ABAT- News) to develop, manufacture and distribute electric vehicles using ABAT's Polymer Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries. ABAT develops and manufactures its PLI batteries in its factory in Harbin, People's Republic of China.

ZAP Signs Distribution Agreement with Leading Mass Retailer Target Corporation to Sell Line of Advanced Battery Products

ZAP Multi-Purpose Portable Energy Products Now Available through Target.com Online Shopping Website

SANTA ROSA, Calif.-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ - News), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Target Corporation for its unique multi-function line of portable batteries. Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP, made the announcement.

Group: One-fifth world's reefs destroyed

Monday, April 25, 2005
(Reuters) -- The demise of the world's coral reefs could threaten coastal communities as global fish stocks fall, an international conservation group said on Monday.

A fifth of the world's reefs have been damaged beyond repair, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) said.

"Coral reefs are some of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems on the planet," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Web site.