The Latest Sport Utility Accessory - An Electric Scooter

2 June 1999
The Latest Sport Utility Accessory - An Electric Scooter
    SEBASTOPOL, Calif., June 2 -- In the first promotion of its
kind, automotive and electrical vehicle manufacturers are combining to provide
California consumers with a unique transportation solution.  This summer new
Mercury Mountaineer SUVs will come with a ZAPPY electric scooter inside, made
by Northern California's ZAPWORLD.COM (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAPP).  The offer
is good through June 30th at Lincoln Mercury dealers in California and Hawaii.
    The battery powered ZAPPY is one of the world's most portable electric
vehicles, able to fold to the size of a small suitcase.  The ZAPPY can be used
as stand-alone personal transportation or in conjunction with a car, bus,
boat, train, airplane or RV.  It travels at bicycle speeds with a single
battery charge lasting several miles.  The ZAPPY can be recharged at any
household outlet with its portable charger or by a cigarette lighter with an
optional mobile charger.

    Mountaineer -- Low Emissions, ZAPPY -- No Emissions
    While the ZAPPY and the Mountaineer come from opposite ends of the vehicle
spectrum, officials from the two companies visualize the two working well
together.
    "This is a great fit between an automobile and a specialty electric
vehicle," said ZAP managing director Gary Starr.  "With a ZAPPY in the trunk,
Mountaineer owners can now travel literally anywhere, from mountain roads to
the inner city.  When parking and traffic are a problem, just deploy the ZAPPY
and use it around town for short trips, for errands, or simply for fun."
    "ZAPPY represents the type of innovative product sought after by
Mountaineer customers," said David Greenberg, Mercury Mountaineer brand
manager.  "Talk about a great pairing, the Mountaineer even comes with an
auxiliary 12 volt power outlet, so owners can recharge their ZAPPY while
driving."
    The Mountaineer is Mercury's popular entry into the sport utility vehicle
segment, offering the confidence and versatility of an SUV with a comfortable
and sophisticated drive.  In addition to its overall value, Mountaineer is
classified as a Low Emission Vehicle, cleaner than most passenger cars on the
road today.
    Since 1994, ZAPWORLD.COM has delivered thousands of electric bikes and
scooters to commuters and recreational cyclists in more than 60 countries.
ZAP is a publicly owned company with stock trading under the symbol ZAPP.  For
ordering information, franchising opportunities, or shareholder information,
visit http://www.zapworld.com.
    Lincoln Mercury, headquartered in Irvine Calif., markets the full line of
Mercury vehicles.  The Mercury product line includes the Mountaineer,
Villager, Mystique, Grand Marquis, Sable and the hot-selling redesigned
Cougar.  For information on Mercury products, visit http://www.mercuryvehicles.com.