ZAP Electric Vehicles Now Listed in Kelley Blue Book

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) announced today that its electric vehicles are now listed in the Kelley Blue Book, a milestone according to officials for the California-based automotive company.

Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, is the United States' largest appraiser of automobiles. The company has become so identified with its services that the trademarked terms blue book and blue book value have become synonymous with a car's market value.

ZAP says that six of its all-electric vehicles are now listed in the latest publication of the Kelley Blue Book and CEO Steve Schneider expects more in the future.

"As we are building an automotive company, to be recognized by one of the most authoritative resources in the industry is a significant milestone for ZAP," said Schneider, a 30-year veteran in the auto industry. "I've been involved in the launch of several vehicles with different companies and to have a Blue Book listing is really important for the future of any new vehicle. We expect to see many more ZAP vehicles in the Kelley Blue Book."

Schneider said that ZAP is working to develop a new generation of electric car technologies with the goal of creating a global brand and distribution network for a full-line of energy-efficient, advanced technologies vehicles.

Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. quotes market value prices for new and used automobiles of all types, as well as RVs, mobile homes, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and personal watercrafts.

About ZAP

ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering over 100,000 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 from cell phones to laptops. For product, dealer and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.

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