Laptop Magazine Says ZAP's New Lithium-Ion Battery 'Packs a Punch'

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2004 -- One of the leading magazines in mobile computing, LAPTOP Magazine, praised the new ZAP Portable Energy from advanced automotive technology company ZAP (OTC BB: ZAPZ) in its December holiday issue, now on newsstands.

ZAP says its new Lithium-Ion powered Portable Energy(TM) is spin-off technology from years of research into advanced batteries for powering automobiles. ZAP plans to introduce this patented technology in larger formats for its automotive research and development, but meanwhile the publicly owned Northern California Company is packaging the technology for mobile electronics. The lithium-ion battery technology can extend the life of a variety of low-voltage electronic devices while eliminating the need for disposable batteries.

Laptop Magazine offers its readers "mobile solutions for business life" with reviews and features on the latest in tech gadgets and mobile computing for traveling business and technology executives. Learn more by visiting their website, http://www.techworthy.com/.

Laptop Magazine's article "Many devices, one charger" tested out the new ZAP Portable Energy, saying that it can deliver an instant power boost to all sorts of devices in a pinch, including digital cameras, PDAs, portable DVD players, and cell phones. It takes 6 hours to charge, but once it's ready, you'll be able to bring nearly any piece of mobile gear back from the dead without having to be near an outlet.

Laptop said ZAP Portable Energy includes a DC and USB input for various voltages as well as a set of plugs to accommodate a wide range of devices. Reviewers used the Lithium-Ion battery pack to power an Olympus digital camera, and after 200 flash shots, it had only used roughly 25 percent of the Portable Energy's power. The review gave ZAP Portable Energy 3-1/2 stars and summarized as saying that "it works exactly as advertised." See and order ZAP Portable Energy online today at http://www.zapworld.com/.

ABOUT ZAP

ZAP has been a world leader in cleaner transportation technologies since 1994, delivering 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.

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