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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.

Crude predicted to top $200 by 2012 on tight supplies, pushing gas higher

By Moming Zhou, MarketWatch
Last update: 5:15 p.m. EDT April 24, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Surging crude prices, which could surpass $200 a barrel in four years on tight supplies, could push gasoline prices to as high as $7 a gallon, CIBC World Markets analysts said Thursday.

Crude supplies are actually lower than some official estimates indicate, while demand is unlikely to fall anytime soon, according to a statement by analysts led by Jeff Rubin at CIBC, an investment bank. They forecast that these tighter supplies and continued strong demand will drive oil and gasoline prices to roughly double their current levels by 2012.

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.

SANTA ROSA, CA (April 18, 2008) -- Remember that electric car prices are coming down as you ponder the meaning of Earth Day on April 22, while gas prices keep going up. You may just want to trade in your old gas-guzzler for an electric car today at participating ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) dealers.