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SANTA ROSA, California (August 27, 2003) - A new article in the September issue of NorthBay Biz Magazine covers the "metamorphosis" taking place at Northern California electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAPZ).

NorthBay Biz Magazine is dedicated to exclusive coverage of business in the North Bay area of California, including Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties. The magazine covers the wine industry as well as many emerging industries north of the San Francisco Bay Area. According to the article, ZAP is recognized around the world as a leader in providing zero-emission transportation technologies.

SANTA ROSA, California (August 25, 2003) -- The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that the market for gas-electric hybrid cars is growing, a trend that ZAP (OTC BB: ZAPZ) says indicates growing consumer demand for cleaner cars.

ZAP specializes in zero-emission battery-electric transportation technologies. The Northern California Company has been marketing a new electric car called the ZAP L.U.V.™ and is working to introduce a line of electrics for transportation and commerce. ZAP CEO Steve Schneider does not see hybrids as competition, but as an ally.

Rent an Electric Vehicle for $5 a day

SEBASTOPOL, Calif. (March 6, 2003) - With gas prices rising over $2 per gallon in many parts of the U.S., electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAPZ) wants to help people save money by renting out its ZAP vehicles for as low as $5 a day.

ZAP rents its vehicles as a way to educate consumers about the benefits of electric transportation. For the month of March, ZAP and its affiliate companies are renting its electric bicycles and ZAPPY scooters for $5 per day; its new VIENTO or LEPTON motorbikes for $7 per day; its electric neighborhood cars for $10 a day; and its freeway-capable electric cars for $15 a day. Rentals are subject to availability and these prices are good through March 31, 2003.