LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- SmallcapInsights.com, http://www.SmallcapInsights.com, the online source for exclusive commentary, research, interviews and other key investor information, has announced the availability of an online interview with Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), a pioneer in the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies.
In the audio interview, Mr. Schneider provides an overview of ZAP's growth and business strategies, and discusses several of the Company's acclaimed products in detail. Among the products mentioned is ZAP's innovative multi-use batteries for electronic products that deliver up to four times the power of typical batteries, using unique flex-voltage features to charge or power a variety of devices, including cell phones and laptops.
Mr. Schneider also discussed the SMART Car Americanized by ZAP, a fuel-efficient micro-car with unique, eye-catching style that is already a major success throughout Europe. ZAP has announced American demand for the Smart Car appears strong; the Company has already announced surpassing the $200 million threshold in purchase orders from U.S. consumers. The streaming audio interview can be accessed at http://www.SmallcapInsights.com. Registration to listen to the interview is free.
About ZAP
ZAP, Zero Air Pollution(r), has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies and energy products since 1994. ZAP serves the multi-billion-dollar markets for next-generation transportation and power products through three divisions: ZAP Automotive, ZAP Personal Transportation and ZAP Energy. The Company has delivered more than 90,000 fuel-efficient and pollution-free vehicles powered by gasoline, electric, hydrogen and other fuels to customers in more than 75 countries around the world.
ZAP holds exclusive license from Smart-Automobile LLC to deliver the popular European-made Smart Car, a high-efficiency gas vehicle, to the American marketplace. ZAP "Americanizes" the Smart Car to meet U.S. federal and state safety and emissions standards. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation have approved a Smart Car model Americanized by ZAP for domestic use in 45 U.S. states. 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. ZAP purchases its vehicles from non-affiliated direct importer Smart-Automobile LLC.
The Company's all-electric vehicles include the ZAP Intimidator L.U.V. and ZAP Worldcar neighborhood and urban electric cars, ZAPPY(r) Scooters, Mobility Scooters, Bikes and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). These products offer convenient, dependable and fun transportation that's heavy duty, powerful and noise free. The ZAP Portable Energy division has developed a next-generation, multi-use battery for electronic products that delivers up to four times the power of typical batteries to charge or power a variety of devices, including cell phones, digital cameras, DVD and MP3 players, camcorders, and laptops. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com. For investor-specific information, including daily and historical Company stock quote data and recent news releases, visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/zap. To read or download the Company's Investor Fact Sheet visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/zap/factsheet.html. For recent news coverage of ZAP, visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/zap/press.html. To view a video about ZAP, visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/zap/video.html.
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