Smashmouth Hops on ZAP Electric Scooter for their Latest Road Trip

SEBASTOPOL, CA (August 31, 2001) - Double platinum pop sensation Smashmouth is adding some juice to its latest tour by hopping on electric scooters from California electric vehicle developer ZAP (Nasdaq:ZAPP).

Smashmouth, the band who brought you "All Star," "Can't Get Enough of You Baby," and "Walking On the Sun," will be charging through a town near you on ZAP's electric scooter, the ZAPPY. As they continue touring, keep you eyes peeled for band members unfolding their ZAPPYs off the bus, buzzing to appearances-even 'ZAPPING' on stage. ZAP has agreed to be the official on-site transportation for Smashmouth as it continues its North American tour. The folding scooters work well for life on the road because the band members and crew have a way to get around when they reach their concert venues. Fun-loving lead singer Steve Harwell says the ZAPPY is the best thing since crowd-surfing.

A special video message from Smashmouth is featured on ZAP's website at http://www.zapworld.com. ZAP will host a sale to honor Smashmouth from now through September 30, 2001. Order a ZAPPY scooter online, mention 'Smashmouth' and you'll get the band's CD Astrolounge and a 20 percent discount, but only while supplies last. For more information on Smashmouth, visit http://www.smashmouth.com.

ZAP, which stands for Zero Air Pollution, is helping more bands get into the scooter scene with their "Pollution-Solution" environmental songwriting contest. The winner, announced Earth Day 2002, gets over $5,000 in new gear for their band, including new music equipment as well as three special edition "Roadie" electric scooters from ZAP.