08/1/2006 Business 2.0 Features ZAP Among Best Business Ideas in the World

Business 2.0 Features ZAP Among Best Business Ideas in the World

"Idea No. 31: Tap into new markets created by today's sky-high oil prices"

SANTA ROSA, Calif., (August 1, 2006) -- Business 2.0 magazine features automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca: ZP) in an article entitled the "Top 31 Best Business Ideas in the World," for the idea of creating a line of fuel-efficient and renewable energy vehicles to tap into the market created by rising energy costs. The article is in the August issue, which is now available on newsstands and online at http://cnn.com/business2/.

A leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, ZAP was recognized for the Smart Car Americanized for ZAP, a fuel-efficient all-gas turbo car from Europe that the company is distributing in the US. ZAP also recently launched sales for a new electric car called the XEBRA and has announced a partnership with OBVIO ! of Brazil for the manufacture and distribution of cars using ethanol, electric and other technologies for the US market. ZAP has started a dealership network throughout the country for its advanced technology vehicles.

"We are extremely honored that Business 2.0, one of America's most prestigious new business magazines, has confirmed our business plan of establishing a portal and a brand for consumers looking for fuel-efficient vehicles," said Steven Schneider, ZAP CEO.

A publicly-owned company based in Northern California, ZAP is an automotive company that manufactures and distributes advanced technology vehicles that offer economic, environmental and sustainable benefits over conventional modes of transportation. For more information about ZAP vehicles, and to find out about dealership opportunities, visit http://www.zapworld.com.