Cathaya Invests $11 Million In Zap For Jonway Acquisition

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MEDIA RELEASE PR40392


Cathaya Invests $11 Million in ZAP for Jonway Acquisition


SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 12 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --


    Cathaya Capital, L.P. is investing US$11 million in ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) to

finance the 51 percent majority interest acquisition of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd.

upon final closing of the transaction. The new company combines ZAP's 15 years electric

vehicle experience with Jonway's ISO 9000 quality auto manufacturing capabilities to

accelerate electric car production while opening new markets in China's growing auto

industry.





    Cathaya invested in ZAP last year with the objective of realizing this opportunity. Since

then ZAP has been focused on developing electric vehicle (EV) products for the partnership

with Jonway, and also in finalizing this

acquisition. Cathaya Capital is a cross border fund aimed at accelerating growth

opportunities in China by combining international companies with technologies or global

market presence to enhance the competitive edge of high growth potential Chinese

companies. It is founded and managed by Dr. Priscilla Lu, a 30-year international

technology and manufacturing veteran who now serves as Chairman of the Board of ZAP.


    "Together these two companies with their complementary strengths form a new company

reinforced by EV technology, mass production manufacturing skills, a strong sales presence

in China, and access to international markets," said Dr. Priscilla Lu. "The new team is

focused on delivering revenues and profits while expanding international market presence

with quality products aimed at addressing new market demands for alternative energy

vehicles. We are pleased with China's commitment to reduce pollution and the incentives

being put in place that encourage adoption of EVs. With our new company ZAP Jonway, we

are well positioned to address this stimulated market."


    China has resolved to continue the retooling of China's industries to reduce pollution,

according to a July 4 New York Times article. China's goal is to reduce carbon emissions by

40 to 45 percent in 2020 compared with 2005. China's rapidly growing economy has

ambitious plans to control pollution and invest in energy efficient technologies like EVs.


    About Cathaya Capital, L.P.

    Cathaya Capital, L.P. is a cross border fund focused on investing in technology based

growth opportunities in China by combining international companies that bring technologies

or could give global market presence to

high growth potential Chinese companies. The fund works with the ventures to leverage

complementary strengths to create global companies with market strengths in China,

matching international companies with technology or global market access.

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    Forward-Looking Statement

    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.


    SOURCE ZAP


    CONTACT: ZAP USA, Alex Campbell, +1-707-525-8658, ext. 241,

acampbell@zapworld.com, or USA Media, Pat Meier-Johnson, +1-415-717-9677,

patmeier@patmeier.com, or ZAP China, Jessica Gao, +86 13511038395,

juan.gao@zapworld.com, or Corporate, Alex Wang, +86 13968699888, wg@jonway.com,

or International Media, Ron Theis, +1-248-644-3330, rlt@theis.com





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