ZAP Introducing iZAP Lithium Battery Line for the iPod at CES

LAS VEGAS--Advanced technology vehicle and energy pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) introduced a new series of lithium battery packs designed specifically to work with the iPod.

Called iZAP, the battery accessories for the iPod are part of a new line of ZAP Portable Energy systems to power a wide range of mobile electronics. The iZAP’s Portable Energy(TM) chargers and power packs are designed to work in conjunction with the iPod, including the iPod mini, iPod shuffle, iPod nano and the iPod with video.

“Our new iZAP series of lithium battery packs are specifically designed for the iPod – one of the most popular new consumer electronics on the market,” said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. “Part of ZAP’s mission with advanced energy technologies is to continually find new market applications for advanced batteries so that economies of scales in battery manufacturing can be developed to power full-size automobiles. We are particularly excited about the announcement yesterday of the new iPhone.”

ZAP says that the iZAP designed for the iPod shuffle can extend listening time up to 60 hours. ZAP is also introducing a new Recharge-It-All line of Portable Energy at CES. The new rechargeable power packs can power a wide range of mobile electronics like cell phones, digital cameras, laptops and more.

ZAP Portable Energy helps solve the growing battery dilemma for mobile electronics, offering a rechargeable source of power out in the field or extending the battery life of your favorite electronic device. The technology also reduces the need for disposable batteries, which can be bulky, expensive and harmful to the environment. The lithium-ion battery system can be recharged up to 1000 times and has up to four times the power of conventional batteries.

iPod and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

About ZAP

ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 90,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. A publicly owned company, ZAP is at the forefront of fuel-efficient transportation with new technologies including energy efficient gas systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, alcohol, hybrid and other innovative power systems. ZAP is also offering Portable Energy technology that manages power for mobile electronic devices like cell phones, PDA, MP3/iPod, laptop computer, digital cameras and more. For purchasing, dealer and investor information, call 707-525-8658 or visit http://www.zapworld.com.