Archive - Jun 17, 2009

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 2, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) has completed an engineering project to develop a four-wheel electric pickup with the majority of the parts and components supplied by US companies. This initiative is in line with the company's ongoing efforts to restructure its operations to focus on US production, particularly in the electric truck arena, as well as in the recent announcement regarding the American manufacture of the ZAP Alias model.