December 04, 2008 03:23 ET

ZAP Recruits Veteran Auto Industry Sales Team

SANTA ROSA, CA--(Marketwire - December 4, 2008) - Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) announced today that it has recruited three auto and electric vehicle industry veterans to its sales team combining more than 70 years experience in sales, marketing, business operations and management.

Former Volvo and SAAB sales director H. Dennis Kammerer has been appointed as National Dealer Sales Manager. Rodger L. Cornish, a former Subaru of America executive, will take charge of ZAP's National Fleet Sales. To develop the ATV and powersports market, ZAP has chosen electric vehicle (EV) industry veteran Anthony Diliberto, formerly of Electric Vehicle Systems.

"We believe a focus on sales will be a critical factor in expanding the consumer market for electric transportation and we are fortunate to recruit such an experienced team in fleet development as well as automotive and powersports dealer development," said CEO Steve Schneider.

"The Today Show" featured ZAP's solar-electric truck and electric scooter among the "best of the best" green gadgets this week. View Monday's segment at http://www.zapworld.com/zap-today-show.

H. Dennis Kammerer has more than 30 years of auto industry experience in dealer marketing, sales and operations. Kammerer has served as both National Dealer Development Manager and National Business Management Manager for Volvo Cars of North America and SAAB Cars USA. He has extensive field experience as District Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Business Development Manager with Subaru of America. More recently, Kammerer helped develop the initial dealer network for Chamco Automotive. Kammerer holds a B.A. from Georgetown University and an MBA from Fordham University. Kammerer began his career with Ford Motor Company in its Executive Sales and Marketing training program.

Rodger L. Cornish is a 25-year auto industry veteran appointed to help expand ZAP's presence within the fleet market. Cornish held management, marketing, sales and finance positions with Subaru, Mazda, Chrysler and other companies in the auto industry. From 1983 to 1990 Cornish worked in many phases of the business expansion for Subaru of America, eventually rising to the position of National Business Management, developing national policies, operations and training for new dealers that increased profitability and sales. Cornish joined Mazda Motors of America in 1990 and established fleet operations as Area Fleet Manager. He also held fleet management positions with Piemonte National Fleet, Merchants Leasing and Chamco Automotive. Cornish holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Economics from Indiana University and attended the U.S. Air Force Academy.

ZAP has recruited Anthony Diliberto to head up its national sales and marketing push into the Powersports industry for its electric all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles and scooters. Diliberto has extensive experience in electric vehicle sales, new product sales and marketing as well as dealer and government fleet account management. He spent 13 years in all aspects of after market sales of sound systems and radar detectors to automotive dealers. Most recently, Diliberto was the Regional Sales Manager for Electric Vehicle Systems of Waukegan, Illinois, a developer for a variety of electric vehicles.

About ZAP

ZAP has been a leader in electric transportation since 1994, delivering over 100,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. ZAP manufactures a line of electric vehicles, including electric city-cars and trucks, motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, and ATVs. ZAP sells some of the only electric city-cars and trucks in production today and is developing a high-performance electric vehicle called the ZAP Alias. The Company recently announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Al Yousuf Group to expand its international vehicle distribution. For product, dealer and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.