ZAP to Display With Fuel Cell Partner Anuvu at Hydrogen Conference

SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 16, 2005 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP announced today that it will be attending the "First Annual International Hydrogen Energy Implementation Conference" with technology partner Anuvu, Incorporated, February 17 and 18 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

ZAP is in Santa Fe to promote its partnership with Anuvu towards developing hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles. ZAP is showcasing its newest vehicles, including the Smart Car Americanized by ZAP, its new electric ATV, and its newest scooter, the 3-wheeled ZAPPY3.

The event is sponsored by the New Mexico Hydrogen Business Council and is being held at the Radisson Santa Fe-Hotel Plaza Real. The conference features rides and demonstrations of fuel cells and fuel cell powered vehicles as well as educational presentations on the potential of hydrogen. New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is an outspoken proponent of fuel cell technology.

"When you talk about win-win propositions, fuel cell technology is one of the best," said Gov. Richardson. "It creates two very important things: cleaner, renewable energy, and jobs."

ZAP calls Anuvu's fuel cell systems "fuel cell hybrids" because they run on both hydrogen and electricity, like the gasoline-hybrids currently on the market. Unlike the gasoline hybrids, the by-product of Anuvu's technology is water vapor and nitrogen, classifying it as a "zero emission vehicle."

In December ZAP signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Anuvu of Sacramento, California for its patented Power-X(TM) hydrogen fuel cell engine systems. According to Anuvu, ZAP's purchase order for the Power-X(TM) PEM fuel cell engine is the largest in fuel cell history. The two Northern California companies are working to be the first to begin delivering production fuel cell vehicles later this year. CEO Steve Schneider claims it is another opportunity to take the lead in introducing automotive innovations into the marketplace for ZAP, which helped pioneer the market for electric cars, scooters and bicycles.

About Anuvu

Anuvu Incorporated, a California corporation founded in 1994, is a fuel cell company that designs and manufactures fuel cell stacks, fuel cell engines and systems, and provides custom solutions for a variety of clients. Anuvu is prepared to provide whatever part of the fuel cell technology your ZAP might require. Current clients acquire stacks and balance of plant technology for development projects around the world. Recent projects have included design and development of fuel cell/battery hybrid engines for a variety of vehicles and boats, as well as a robust system designed specifically for education and research at the university level. Additional areas of interest include off grid power applications. For more information, visit http://www.anuvu.com/.

About ZAP

ZAP has been a leader in clean 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 electric cars, bicycles, scooters, motorbikes, underwater scooters and more. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com/ or call 707-525-8658. ZAP is not affiliated with, or authorized by, smart gmbh, the manufacturer of SMART automobiles, or the smartUSA division of Mercedes-Benz LLC, the exclusive authorized U.S. importer and distributor of those vehicles. ZAP purchases its vehicles from non-affiliated direct importer Smart-Auto LLC.