ZAP Car Certified by Executive Order

Cal EPA Board Ruling Means ZAP Cars Legal For Sale

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 21 -- Under an Executive Order from the State of California Environmental Protection Agency, advanced automotive technology company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that the state's Air Resources Board has certified its ZAP WORLDCAR(TM) as a "Zero-Emission Vehicle."

California's legislature established the Air Resources Board in 1967 to maintain healthy air quality, conduct research into air pollution and attack the serious problem caused by motor vehicles, which are the major causes of air pollution in the State. Since its formation, the ARB has worked with the public, the business sector, and local governments to protect the public's health, the economy, and the state's ecological resources through the most cost-effective reduction of air pollution.

A ten-year-old, publicly owned California Company, ZAP expanded its business in 2002 beyond electric bikes and scooters to establish a new automotive division and an automotive dealer network that focuses on advanced automotive technologies that are more efficient and environmentally friendly. In 2002, ZAP began offering various new and used electric cars as well as neighborhood electric vehicles. In 2003 ZAP announced that it has signed a distribution agreement to begin importing and final assembly of its new WORLDCAR, which would be one of the first full-performance electric cars in history assembled in China for export to the United States. In May, ZAP entered into a distribution agreement for the 60-MPG Smart city coupe imported from Europe and is waiting for final approval from the U.S. EPA to begin distribution of the car. ZAP recently announced a new venture to develop zero-emission cars using Alkaline Fuel Cells powered by ammonia.

The Air Resources Board has certified the 2005 Model Year ZAP WORLDCAR (NEV) and the ZAP WORLDCAR (Utility EV). The certification allows ZAP vehicles to be licensed and sold in the State of California. The certification also gives the purchaser access to incentives created for drivers of Zero-Emission vehicles. Drivers can qualify for a special Zero-Emission Vehicle parking decals that allow them to park and refuel at designated recharging parking spaces, as well as preferred locations at airports, shopping malls, mass transit hubs and more. The vehicles now qualify for grants for public agencies to purchase them and there is a 10 percent federal tax credit for consumer purchases.

ZAP CEO Steve Schneider says ZAP's manufacturing partners for the electric cars in China have the ability to deliver thousands of units into North America by next year. He added that the base models are priced under $10,000 and include features and options that surpass the expectations of many American consumers-power windows, power door locks, CD players, air-conditioning, computer controlled instrumentation, tilt steering wheel, deluxe interior, alloy wheels, tinted windows

ZAP introduced the WORLDCAR in 2003 at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Sonoma, California, where the car received the highest scores in five performance criteria. While the event hosted advanced transportation technologies from 83 automotive groups around the world, Schneider says that ZAP had the only production electric automobile available for sale.

According to the Air Resources Board, electric vehicles (EVs) are the cleanest and most environmentally friendly cars available. EVs reduce pollutants by more than 90 percent when compared to conventional gas powered vehicles (even when factoring in the emissions from power plants generating the electricity to charge the vehicle). By driving an EV you can reduce gas consumption by an estimated 750 gal per year. Fuel costs for a gasoline vehicle can be over five times greater than an electric vehicle.

The Air Resources Board has certified the ZAP WORLDCAR under Executive Order A-362-0001 as a new "Zero-Emission Vehicle." According to the certification: "Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Health and Safety Code, Division 26, Part 5, Chapter 2; and pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Health and Safety Code Sections 39515 and 39516; it is ORDERED AND RESOLVED: The following vehicles produced by the manufacturer are certified as zero-emission vehicles pursuant to 13 CCR 1962 and the incorporated test procedures. Production vehicles shall be in all material respects the same as those for which certification is granted."

About ZAP

ZAP has been a world leader in cleaner transportation technologies, celebrating its tenth anniversary this month. The Company has delivered more than 85,000 vehicles to customers in more than 60 countries. A public company, ZAP is traded on the Over-the-Counter stock exchange under the symbol ZAPZ. The company offers a variety of advanced technology vehicles, including cars, bicycles, scooters, motorbikes, underwater scooters and more. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com/ or call 707-525-8658.