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ZAP Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Electric Motorcycle

7 July 1999

ZAP Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Electric Motorcycle

    SEBASTOPOL, Calif., July 7 -- Electric bicycle and scooter
manufacturer ZAPWORLD.COM (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAPP) announced today they have
reached an agreement with Electric Motorbike Inc. (EMB) to distribute its
Lectra(TM) electric motorcycle.
    The Lectra, capable of speeds of over 50 miles per hour, is the world's
only production electric motorcycle.
    According to EMB president Scott Cronk, "ZAP has sold more than
25,000 electric bikes and scooters, testimony to their effective marketing
approaches concerning electric vehicles."
    ZAP managing director Gary Starr adds, "The Lectra is a very exciting
electric vehicle and is an attractive addition to our current offerings of
electric vehicles. We will offer the Lectra to our franchisees to fill in
their line of unique electric vehicles."
    ZAP has sold thousands of electric bikes and scooters to commuters and
recreational cyclists worldwide and is a leading provider of electric bicycles
for law enforcement. Located in Sebastopol, California, ZAP is a publicly
owned corporation with stock trading under the symbol ZAPP. To place an order
for the Lectra or for more information on ZAP franchise opportunities, visit
ZAP via the Internet at http://www.zapworld.com or call 800-251-4555.