New Public High School and Jazz Composer
Plant a Tree with ZAP

New public high school and jazz artist collaborate with local electric car company to help students and the environment

SANTA ROSA, California (November 8, 2007) -- A new public high school in Santa Rosa and jazz composer Vlad planted a tree as part of ZAP's Million Tree campaign to fight global warming.

VIDEO - Click Here The tree was planted with the help of several students and faculty from the new Arts & Ethics Academy in downtown Santa Rosa.

ZAP has a goal of planting a million trees by 2010 (www.zaptrees.org). ZAP and Vlad delivered the Crepe Myrtle in a bright green electric ZAP truck. The tree was planted in dedication to the new Sue “Olive” Wilson Garden for the Arts & Ethics Academy.

“It takes 200 trees to offset the emissions from a single car annually, which is why we like to do all our tree plantings by delivering the tree in a zero-emission ZAP truck," said ZAP representative Alex Campbell.

Arts & Ethics Academy students, Vlad and ZAP planted the tree together in front of the high school. Students were grateful that Vlad had come to the school to help them with the tree planting and posed for pictures with him.  An renowned musician, Vlad is an advisor to the Arts & Ethics Academy for its music curriculum.

The school also hosted an open house at 5:00 pm and had live student performances at the Chop’s Teen Club, showcasing their talents for the public and families.

Vlad drove the tree to the school site in a zero-emission electric truck from ZAP.

The day was highlightedby a performance from Vlad at ZAP's headquarters. Vlad has contributed music to ZAP’s Million Tree Campaign. To hear Vlad’s song “Color My Feelings” go to (www.zaptrees.org). ZAP held a CD release reception for Vlad’s new CD “Sun in Capricorn.”

"I really want to thank ZAP for being a leader in helping our community go green," said Santa Rosa Mayor Bob Blanchard at the evening event. "We love ZAP's vehicles and love having a green company like ZAP in this community and we hope to keep that way."

The Arts & Ethics Academy is a public high school that focuses on art as well as primary subjects. The school is open to any student that is interested in theatre, painting, dancing and music while providing a better learning environment for all their subjects. This high school is special because it isn’t private. It allows students who are not financially wealthy to get a great education not only in the arts, but other subjects that they could be struggling in as well. Arts & Ethics Academy focuses on skills that will help students apply their academics in their everyday lives.

SAN ANTONIO, TX--Oct 18, 2007 -- As oil prices hit another record this week, an electric car dealership opened today deep in the heart of Texas. San Antonio has the latest dealership for electric vehicle pioneer ZAP.

ZAP electric car dealer Tito Norris (right) held a tree-planting ceremony with manager Nathaniel Mack to mark the grand opening of their new dealership in San Antonio, Texas. They delivered the tree in a ZAP pickup to make a statement about two of the best ways to fight global warming.

ZAP Electric Cars of San Antonio (http://www.zapcarsa.com), located at Loop 1604 and Stone Oak Parkway, is offering the Xebra®, a three-wheel, four-door compact car and two-seat pickup. The vehicle was designed for gas-free, city driving up to 40 MPH and plugs into any normal household outlet.

Owner Tito Norris and dealership manager Nathaniel Mack planted a tree to mark the opening of the ZAP electric car dealership. Norris said the best way to mitigate CO2 emissions is using an electric car in place of a gas car; another good way is planting trees, so he is doing both. For every car sold, ZAP Cars of San Antonio will pledge 200 trees, which is how many trees it takes to offset the emissions from a conventional gas car. The pledge is in support of ZAP's Million Tree Challenge.

Norris is a local orthodontist who was initially interested in owning a Xebra but decided to open the dealership when he found there were no dealerships in the area. Norris thinks Texas, known for being an oil state, will be a receptive market for electric vehicles and fits with his push to leave the planet a little greener.

"I've always had a leaning toward being a good steward of the environment since my Boy Scout days," Norris told the San Antonio Express News.

He has solar panels on his home. The electricity at his home and orthodontics business comes from wind power. He also collects rainwater for watering his lawn. So selling 100 percent electric cars was a good fit.

For more information, contact: ZAP of San Antonio, Nathaniel Mack, (210) 494-3600, Nathaniel@ZAPcarSA.com

ZAP Shareholders Plant One Tree!


After ZAP's annual meeting, several shareholders joined ZAP employees in planting a tree at the City of Santa Rosa DeTurk Round Barn Park on West Ninth St. and Donahue St.  The 12-foot tall Western Elm was delivered to the location in a zero-emission ZAP Truck and shareholders young and old helped in the planting.
 

Jeito Moleque Adds Its Support to ZAP's Million Tree Challenge

Brazil's musical sensation Jeito Moleque represents today not only a new generation of Brazilian popular music, but also a generation that wants to act in a positive way towards life, work and all its daily activities.

Jeito Moleque is the face of a young nation in search of ways to help the environment by doing two things: First, their Bank of Trees project is helping make most of Jeito Moleque's concerts "carbon neutral" by planting and nurturing trees.

They have already planted 167 trees and will plant at least 327 by the end of 2007. For each tree they plant in the future, they will pledge their efforts towards ZAP's "Million Tree Challenge." 

The Brazilian band is constantly educating its fans about the risks of global warming and how human activities, such as driving a gas vehicle and even a concert, can have an impact. Therefore, the planting of new trees can be an important way to fight global warming.

Another interesting project developed by Jeito Moleque is the “TALISMAN OF THE FOREST.” This campaign was created to promote the use of sustainable forestry certified with a FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) insignia. This certification represents that these wood products originate from sustainable forests, where the extraction does not hurt the environment and compromise the social development of local communities.

The development and implementation of all Jeito Moleque’s environmental projects are assisted by OAK Education & Environment, helping to turn their dreams into a reality.

Thanks, Bruno, Carlinhos, Alemão, Rafa and Felipe for dedicating yours efforts not only to create successful new songs, but more than this, to mobilize young people in favor to the environment.  They are scheduled to come to the US this summer with concerts July 20 in Miami, July 21 in Newark and July 22 in Boston.  Learn more about Jeito Moleque and hear their music at http://www.jeitomoleque.com.br.

City of Richmond, CA Answers ZAP!s Million Tree Challenge

First City Fleet in the Nation to Incorporate ZAP Trucks

Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin

RICHMOND, California (March 29, 2007) -- In a city usually known for big industry and emissions, newly elected Mayor Gayle McLaughlin has committed to turning Richmond into a flagship for sustainability and environment with the introduction of three electric trucks from Bay Area electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP).

With a pledge to ask the Richmond City Council to create a Department of Environment within 4 years, McLaughlin also announced her commitment to fight global warming by demonstrating Richmond's new electric vehicle pilot program.

The City of Richmond and Bay Area electric car pioneer ZAP are launching a pilot fleet program to demonstrate ZAP electric trucks in a city fleet, the first fleet in the country to incorporate all-electric city-trucks. These trucks will be used on the historic Bay Trail restoration project with the City's Public Works department.

"As the first fleet in the country to incorporate all-electric city-trucks we are proud to promote zero emissions vehicles" said Richmond Mayor McLaughlin. "We're signaling a direction. Our legacy for the young people of Richmond is lower green house gas emissions, cleaner air, less pollution and a greater commitment to make Richmond vibrant and sustainable."

Thanks, to the Guys at Richmond for Planting Trees!

ZAP calls the XEBRA sedan and truck "city-cars," an electric car design for inner city driving up to 40 MPH. Able to plug into any standard electrical outlet, the XEBRA was designed to quickly and affordably fill the need for all-electric cars and trucks brought on by recent high gas prices. The XEBRA is manufactured through a strategic partnership with a Chinese auto manufacturer and available through ZAP's authorized dealers at a price of about $10,000.

"Cities around the world are mandating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and we want to thank the City of Richmond for its environmental leadership as the first city fleet in the nation to use ZAP trucks," said ZAP Chairman Gary Starr. "We are also excited that Richmond has agreed to join our Million Tree Challenge."

ZAP has challenged the world to join in planting one million trees by 2010 and the City of Richmond Parks Department has answered by planting a tree as part of the Mayor's announcement and dedicating all its tree-planting efforts through 2010 towards the challenge. Learn more about ZAP's campaign at http://www.zaptrees.org.

Starr noted that electric vehicles add cost-benefits to city fleets with rising gas prices, citing record oil prices for 2007 at $64 a barrel. He added that ZAP will be attending the 13th national Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Conference and Expo in Anaheim, California April 1-4 (http://www.afvi.org) to showcase their new XEBRA XERO truck, a design that incorporates a solar panel.

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Electric Car Pioneer ZAP Holds 'The Zero Air Pollution Test Drive to Fight Global Warming' for Earth Day 2007

Tuesday April 17, 7:00 am ET

ZAP to Plant a Tree For Every Electric Car Test Drive in Honor of Earth Day

SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 17 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP), which stands for "Zero Air Pollution," is asking people to celebrate Earth Day with them by inviting everyone to local dealerships to experience "Zero Air Pollution Driving."

ZAP is promoting electric cars as a way to fight global warming, but also has a simpler idea -- planting trees. As part of ZAP's "Zero Air Pollution Test Drive to Fight Global Warming," which will begin on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 and run through Monday, April 30, for each test drive, ZAP will pledge a tree towards its "Million Tree Challenge."

"At ZAP, we think every day should be Earth Day," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. "However, we want to take advantage of this traditional celebration by letting people know there is an environmentally friendly alternative form of transportation available to them right now."

ZAP's XEBRA (pronounced 'zebra) 100% electric car and truck are now available, some of the only consumer electric vehicles in the US that can meet the need for gas-free, city-speed driving. The XEBRA is considered by ZAP as a 'city-car,' an all-electric design for city-speed driving up to 40 mph. They plug into any 110-volt outlet -- the same outlet that is found in and outside every home, garage and office.

Launched in October 2006 with its Chinese manufacturing partners, ZAP's "Million Tree Challenge" has planted over 64,000 trees with the goal of planting a million trees by 2010. ZAP is challenging individuals, corporations, government agencies and other groups to join its challenge, teaming up with tree-planting groups around the world so that for a $25 minimum pledge to http://www.zaptrees.org, 200 trees will be planted in the name of the benefactor who will receive a certificate for their contribution.

"We all know the important role trees play in the planet's ability to offset carbon dioxide levels," said ZAP Chairman Gary Starr. "By teaming the use of electric vehicles in place of a gasoline powered vehicles and the planting of more trees, we feel we can make a significant impact on the environment for our immediate and future generations."

In addition to a test drive of the XEBRA, experts will be on hand to answer questions about the technology and features of this unique vehicle. The XEBRA comes in a 4-door sedan or pickup truck with a convertible dump/flat bed and ranges in price from $10,000 to $12,000. It plugs into a 110-volt outlet for a full charge in up to six hours and a 50 percent charge in 1.5 hours. Range varies up to 40 miles per charge depending on charge, speed, driving conditions and other factors. Fueling is estimated to cost 1-3 cents per mile while maintenance costs one-third that of gas due to the reduction of moving parts, less wear and replacements.

"Rising energy costs and concerns over the environment are pressuring consumers to look for more alternatives," said Schneider, "An electric car like the XEBRA can cost one-third to fuel versus a gasoline car and is more than 90 percent less polluting than gasoline, including the emissions from power plants."

Cheerwine Answers ZAP’s One Million Tree Challenge to Fight Global Warming

SALISBURY, NC and SANTA ROSA, CA (November 28, 2006) – Transportation pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) is celebrating an automotive marketing partnership with Carolina Beverage Corporation and their flagship brand Cheerwine, the cherry different soft drink, to pledge support for ZAP's Million Tree Challenge to combat global warming at zaptrees.org.

To kick off this relationship, Cheerwine is the first corporation to answer ZAP's challenge to plant one million trees by 2010. Recognizing ZAP’s efforts in combating global warming and the relevance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Cheerwine is donating two thousand trees to be planted through ZAP's initiative. ZAP and Cheerwine intend to continue working together on joint marketing.

“We are very pleased to have a company like Cheerwine engaged in making the air cleaner by planting trees with ZAP,” says the CEO of ZAP Steven Schneider. “We invite other corporations to join us in the one million tree challenge against global warming. Another way to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to replace a gas car with an electric car, and ZAP has the only affordable one available on the market today.”

“We are delighted to partner with ZAP and support their cause of a cleaner environment,” says Tom Barbitta, VP of Marketing at Cheerwine.

The Carolina Beverage Corporation (http://www.cheerwine.com) is the maker of Cheerwine, Diet Cheerwine, Blue Mist and Cool Moon.

ZAP-Shandong Jindalu Auto Venture Campaigns to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
Thursday October 12, 11:39 am ET

U.S.-China Car Venture Pledges to Plant Trees for Every Vehicle Sold

DEZHOU, CHINA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 12, 2006 -- Officials from China auto manufacturer Shandong Jindalu Vehicle Company Ltd. and ZAP (Zero Air Pollution) (NYSE Arca: ZP) of the United States planted a tree yesterday to dedicate their new venture and auto manufacturing facility in China.

The "America China Friendship Tree" was selected to symbolize the new U.S.-China joint venture to develop forms of transportation that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ZAP Chairman Gary Starr says the collaboration can go a long way towards restoring a balance with nature.

"A typical gas car can produce as much as 6 tons of carbon dioxide a year," says Starr.

"So the best thing you can do to offset your personal carbon footprint is replace that gas car with an electric car. Another way is to plant and raise trees."

The joint venture agreement signed by ZAP and Shandong Jindalu pledges that for every vehicle sold a tree would be planted in the United States and China. Starr attended the ceremony in Lingxian with Shandong Jindalu President Mr. Lu, government officials and auto industry leaders. The tree was planted in front of Lingxian Middle School, the city's largest, and government officials have agreed to plant additional trees along a nearby river.

The event also dedicated the new construction of a manufacturing facility to accommodate the joint venture. Projected for completion by summer of 2007, the factory would have the capacity to produce 50,000 vehicles a year employing a workforce of 1,200. ZAP has established an office in Dezhou to facilitate the joint venture. The factory would design and manufacture a variety of new vehicles, including an electric car and other forms of transportation powered by alternative energy.

The joint venture agreement includes a declaration: "Recognizing that petroleum is a finite source of energy and that 54 percent of all petroleum is used to fuel our vehicles, and that one of the major causes of global pollution and global warming is the burning of petroleum in conventional vehicles and that one of the fastest growing segments of CO2 production is the replacement of bicycles around the world with conventional, non-efficient petrol burning vehicles."

The joint venture also invites "entrepreneurs, capitalists, governmental and educational institutions throughout China and the world to join in the tree planting effort. The joint venture also seeks energy storage and battery companies, battery manufacturing, solar energy, engine development, new material design, automobile manufacturing, parts and supplies distribution, as well as engineering and design services from throughout the world to join in the venture."