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Former United Airlines Shuttle President Joins ZAP


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SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Former United Airlines Shuttle President Amos S. Kazzaz has agreed to join electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) as Chief Operating Officer.

Due to the recent introduction and subsequent overwhelming acceptance of the new XEBRA electric cars and trucks, ZAP has initiated an expansion of its marketing and distribution network. We realize that our continued growth will require the addition of seasoned, experienced leadership to help us achieve our future growth." ZAP CEO Steve Schneider said that Kazzaz's experience with operations and financial planning will be integral as the Company goes through this transformation.

From 1995 to 1999, Kazzaz served as President of United Airlines Shuttle Division, overseeing the P&L for the business unit, which grew to $1 Billion in revenues and 57 B737s. United Shuttle was the test bed for launching new innovative products, including the first self-service check-in units and two-end deplaning and enplaning. The division won the Advertising Effy Award in 1995 and 1998 for innovative marketing.

Prior to joining ZAP, Kazzaz served as Vice President, Cost Management for United Airlines. Reporting directly to the COO, Kazzaz was the leader of United's strategy to improve operations, processes and cost management throughout the organization. Prior to that, Kazzaz served as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis for United.

Before 2004, Kazzaz was Vice President for FP&A Real Estate, United's first enterprise project management office with a focus on real estate management. He also served as Vice President, Corporate Real Estate for United Airlines global real estate portfolio that included $1 billion in annual revenue.

Kazzaz serves on the Supervisory Board of Directors for the Alliant Credit Union. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Denver and a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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. At the forefront of fuel-efficient transportation with new technologies including energy efficient gas systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, ethanol, hybrid and other innovative power systems, ZAP is developing a high-performance crossover SUV electric car concept called ZAP-X engineered by Lotus Engineering. The Company recently launched a new portable energy technology that manages power for mobile electronics, like cell phones and laptops. For more product, dealer and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.