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SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 5, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) (www.zapworld.com) has retained the Investor Relations Group (IRG), a highly recognized, thirteen-year-old corporate communications firm based in New York City, to serve as its investor relations and public relations firm.

"We believe this to be an opportune time to engage a public relations and investor relations team," said Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP. "Fundamental changes are occurring in government policy and popular thinking as they relate to the automobile industry and carbon emissions.

SANTA ROSA, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 16, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) confirmed today they have begun shipping their Zaptruck XLs, a versatile 100% plug-in electric LSV, to several US military bases in the US and in international locations.

ZAPTRUCK XL ready for shipment

According to Amos Kazzaz, ZAP's Chief Operating Officer in charge of production, "Our Zaptruck XL has captured a significant market share in what is becoming a high demand/high growth segment of the EV marketplace. These orders and continued strong dealer demand have resulted in our ramping up higher production which is a manageable and nice problem to deal with."

SANTA ROSA, California June 11, 2009 – Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) has closed on a $2 million private placement from The Banks Group LLC.

Jeffrey G. Banks, the Group’s principal and a current investor in ZAP said, “I strongly believe in ZAP’s market attractiveness, especially as they begin transition into domestic production. Given the company’s knowledge, experience and leadership position, there is no doubt in my mind that we’ve made a predictably smart EV investment.”  He added, “ZAP has sharpened their focus on market segments that are growing, offering a much greater potential for both near and long-term success.”

8,000-Watt Wheel Motor Nearly 3x More Powerful than Zapino Scooter Motor, with Minimal Increase in Weight and Size

New Design Could Go into Production in 4-Wheel EVs by Next Year

SANTA ROSA, CA -- May 19, 2009 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) has unveiled an 8,000-watt wheel motor powering both rear wheels of a production ZAP electric truck.

SANTA ROSA, CA (Mar 10, 2009) -- Steve Schneider, CEO of electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB), commended officials at newly formed ZAP Motor Manufacturing Kentucky on their commitment to build electric vehicles under a supply agreement with ZAP.

Schneider acknowledged ongoing talks with Franklin-based ZAP Motor Manufacturing Kentucky led by CEO Gary Dodd and his new management team to build and assemble several of ZAP's best-selling electric vehicles. Schneider said Dodd and his senior executive staff, with extensive experience in building factories for Toyota, Mercedes and other automotive projects, can create jobs and help stimulate the Kentucky economy.