Technology

SEBASTOPOL, Calif. (January 6, 2003) – Electronic transportation developer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAPZ) today announced plans to unveil a new technology that appears to triple the performance of today’s battery-powered vehicles.

ZAP also expects to unveil a new ZAP brand of electronic car that would utilize the new charge technology during Las Vegas’ annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 9-13, which hosts 100,000 annual attendees from 100 countries.

SACRAMENTO (August 19, 2002) - To raise awareness about the commercial availability of energy-efficient transportation, electric transportation pioneer ZAP (Stock Symbol: ZAPZ) is showcasing its full-line of advanced transportation to the anticipated one million people expected to visit the California State Fair through September 2.

ZAP markets many forms of advanced transportation, including electric automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, personal watercraft, hovercraft, neighborhood electric vehicles, commercial vehicles and more. ZAP is perhaps best known for its ZAPPY® folding electric scooter, which helped spark the popularity of stand-on scooters.

SEBASTOPOL, Calif. (June 25, 2002) - ZAP (OTC:ZAPPQ) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Daka Development for the design, manufacturing and marketing of a full-line of advanced transportation and alternative energy products.

Daka specializes in the development of innovative products for the alternative energy lifestyle. Under the agreement, ZAP will serve as a distributor for Daka's products through its network of advanced transportation dealers.

SEBASTOPOL, California (April 9, 2002) - Alternative transportation developer ZAP (Nasdaq:ZAPPQ) announced today that it has been granted a design patent for its new electric water scooter called SWIMMY®.

The U.S. Patent Office granted ZAP patent # US D453,726 S for its electric submersible marine vehicle. SWIMMY is designed as a toy for kids to help them swim through the water, providing a boost up to 2.5 MPH along the surface or underneath it.

The SWIMMY water scooter is expected to be available in June of 2002 at a retail price of $499. To place an advance order, visit www.zapworld.com or call 1-800-251-4555.

SEBASTOPOL, Calif. (January 22, 2002) - ZAP (Nasdaq:ZAPP), the company that brought you electric bicycles, scooters, motorbikes and other forms of alternative transportation, today announced it is now offering a personal hovercraft. The Northern California Company has signed a distribution agreement with Australia's Arbortech Industries for right to distribute its personal hovercraft technology in North America.

Called AirBoard®, the hovercraft is now available for sale and is on display at its Sebastopol, California location. Test flights are available by appointment.