Electric Car Lesson for Auto Dealers; ZAP Advances Industry With Service Training September 21

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sept. 14, 2006--For the first time in the auto industry, dealers who sell full-performance, production electric cars will be trained in their service, maintenance and parts distribution, according to automotive pioneer ZAP (NYSE Arca:ZP).

ZAP says its new XEBRA micro city-car is unique and requires a different kind of training that doesn't involve tune-ups, oil changes and spark plugs, but rather electric drive systems and their component parts.

Scheduled for September 21 in Santa Rosa, California, ZAP says that 12 of its licensed dealers are confirmed for the training event and, with more cars being sent out to dealers, urges more dealers and their service technicians to attend for the latest updates in the maintenance and operation of the XEBRA.

"ZAP's goal is to provide the highest level of customer service and product support for our automotive customers," said CEO Steve Schneider. "As a pioneer in this new market, ZAP wants to ensure that the XEBRA customer experience fulfills their expectations."

The training program is part of ZAP's initiative to ensure customer support for buyers of the XEBRA. The Company requires that all dealers of the XEBRA attend and fulfill service training. A list of ZAP licensed auto dealers is available online at http://www.zapworld.com.

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. 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. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.