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04/09/06 7:27 PM

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SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Automotive
pioneer ZAP (PCX: ZP; NYSE Arca: ZP) announced today that its initial
sales in various model year Smart Cars have exceeded $2.3 million,
which would result in record monthly auto sales since ZAP launched its
automotive marketing.

"The purpose of this announcement is to let the world know that we are
executing on our business plan," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. "This
is just the beginning. We look forward to the rapid ramp up to fulfill
the demand for these wonderful micro cars".

Recently, ZAP and its partners announced that 2005 model year Smart
Cars are being delivered and sold to dealers in: Nevada, Arizona,
Florida, Washington, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. ZAP is
establishing a nation-wide dealer network that specializes in smaller,
more fuel-efficient gas systems, electric cars, hydrogen, fuel cell,
alcohol, hybrid, trybrid and other innovative power systems.

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. The 2005 Model Year Smart Car Americanized for ZAP
currently complies with regulatory requirements in all states except
California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. ZAP is not
affiliated with, or authorized by, smart gmbh, the manufacturer of
Smart automobiles, or the smartUSA division of Mercedes-Benz LLC, the
exclusive authorized U.S. importer and distributor of those vehicles.
For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com .