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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


 
Form 10-Q
 

 
(Mark One)
 
x  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
 
o  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to _________
 
Commission File Number           001-32534
 
ZAP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
California
94-3210624
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
501 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA               95401

(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)
 
(707) 525-8658

(Registrant’s telephone number)
 
 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x    No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company.
 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o 
Non-accelerated filer o
Small reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o   No x
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
 
Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section l2, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes o No x

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date.

59,777,951 shares of common stock as of August 12, 2008.
 


ZAP

FORM 10-Q
 
INDEX

     
Page No.
PART I.
Financial Information
   
       
 
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) :
 
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2008 unaudited and December 31, 2007 (audited).
1
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, unaudited.
2
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, unaudited.
3
       
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
4
       
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
13
       
 
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
26
       
PART II.
Other Information
   
       
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
27
       
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
29
       
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
29
       
 
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
29
       
 
Item 5.
Other Information
29
       
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
30
       
SIGNATURES
 
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Part I.      FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements
 ZAP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
   
June 30, 2008
Unaudited
   
December 31, 2007
Audited
 
ASSETS 
 
 
       
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents  
  $ 1,146     $ 4,339  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $155 and $172
    307       373  
Inventories, net
    1,345       1,437  
Prepaid non-cash professional fees
    91       283  
Other prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,397       747  
Total current assets
    4,286       7,179  
 
Property, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
    4,235       4,471  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
               
Patents and trademarks, net   
    4       10  
Prepaid non-cash professional fees, less current portion
    82       82  
Deferred offering costs
          20  
Deposits and other assets
    415       176  
Total Other Assets
    501       288  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 9,022     $ 11,938  
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES
               
Current portion of secured convertible note
  $     $ 104  
8% Senior convertible notes, net of discount of  $136 in 2007
    475       546  
Accounts payable
    51       128  
Accrued liabilities  
    1,936       2,259  
Deferred revenue
    637       752  
Total Current Liabilities
    3,099       3,789  
 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
               
Secured convertible note, less current portion
     1,782       1,724  
Total liabilities
    4,881       5,513  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
               
                 
Common stock, authorized 400 million shares; no par value; 59,242,128 shares and 57,478,158 shares issued and outstanding  at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively
     123,832       122,672  
Common stock issued as loan collateral
          (1,549 )
Accumulated deficit
    (119,691 )     (114,698 )
Total shareholders’ equity
    4,141       6,425  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 9,022     $ 11,938  

 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)


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ZAP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Thousands, except share amounts)

 
   
Three Months ended
June 30, 2008
   
Three Months ended
June 30, 2007
   
Six Months ended
June 30, 2008
   
Six Months ended
June 30, 2007
 
NET SALES
  $ 1,923     $ 1,405     $ 2,979     $ 2,542  
                                 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
    1,700       1,189       2,662       2,272  
 
GROSS PROFIT
     223       216       317       270  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
                               
Sales and marketing
    412       264       802       635  
                                 
General and administrative (non-cash stock-based compensation of $1.1 million and $1.6million and $2.6 million and $14.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively)
     1,910       2,798       3,909       16,788  
                                 
Research and development
    303       54       318       389  
      2,625       3,116       5,029       17,812  
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
    (2,402 )     (2,900 )     (4,712)       (17,542 )
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                               
Interest expense, net
    (184 )     (384 )     (230 )     (600 )
Other expense
    (44 )     (24 )     (43 )     (1 )
       (228 )     (408 )     (273 )     (601 )
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
  $ (2,630 )   $ (3,308 )   $ (4,985 )   $ (18,143 )
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
                (4 )     (4 )
NET LOSS
  $ (2,630 )   $ (3,308 )   $ (4,989 )   $ (18,147 )
                                 
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
                               
BASIC AND DILUTED
  $ (0.05 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.42 )
                                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING --
                               
BASIC AND DILUTED
    58,596       45,455       57,974       43,527  

 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
 
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ZAP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
  
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net loss
  $ (4,989 )   $ (18,147 )
                 
Items not requiring the use of cash:
               
Amortization of note discount and deferred offering costs
    156       205  
Stock-based compensation for consulting and other services
    2,085       1,901  
Stock-based employee compensation 
    576       12,618  
Stock based compensation for interest and registration penalties
          314  
Depreciation and amortization
    131       182  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (41 )     5  
Changes in other items affecting operations:
               
Receivables
    107       (120 )
    Inventories
    92       464  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (900 )     (306 )
Accounts payable
    (78 )     128  
Accrued liabilities
    (323 )     (310 )
Deferred revenue
    (115 )     (280 )
Net cash used for operating activities
    (3,299 )     (3,346 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITES
               
Purchase of equipment
          (20 )
Proceeds from sale of equipment
    111        
Net cash provided by ( used for) investing activities
    111       (20 )
                 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Issuance of common stock and warrants, net of offering costs
          1,640  
Pay-off of Convertible debt
    (431 )      
Re-issuance of convertible debt
    475        
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of offering costs
          1,185  
Repayments of long-term debt
    (49 )     (64 )
Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities
    (5 )     2,761  
                 
NET INCREASE ( DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (3,193 )     (605 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    4,339       2,160  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 1,146     $ 1,555  
 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)


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ZAP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1   BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. All adjustments (all of which are of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2008 or for any other future period. These condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 14, 2008 (our “2007 10-K”).

We face intense competition, which could cause us to lose market share. Changes in the market for electrical or fuel-efficient vehicles could cause our products to become obsolete or lose popularity. We cannot assure you that growth in the electric vehicle industry or fuel-efficient cars will continue and our business may suffer if growth in the electric vehicle industry or fuel-efficient market decreases or if we are unable to maintain the pace of industry demands. We may be unable to keep up with changes in electric vehicle or fuel-efficient technology and, as a result, may suffer a decline in our competitive position. The failure of certain key suppliers to provide us with components could have a severe and negative impact upon our business. Product liability or other claims could have a material adverse effect on our business. We may not be able to protect our Internet address. Our success is heavily dependent upon protecting our intellectual property rights.


NOTE 2   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share is based on net income (loss) for the relevant period, divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in each period. Diluted net income per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period such as options, warrants, convertible preferred stock, and contingently issuable shares. Potentially dilutive securities associated with stock options, warrants and convertible preferred stock and debt have been excluded from the diluted net loss per share amounts, since the effect of these securities would be anti-dilutive. At June 30, 2008, these potentially dilutive securities include options for 11.4 million shares of common stock, warrants for 47.8 million shares of common stock and debt  of $475,000 convertible into  shares of common stock on November 8,2008,the maturity date at 90% of the closing market price on that day. 

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements after elimination of significant inter-company accounts and transactions.

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REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company records revenues only upon the occurrence of all of the following conditions:

-The Company has received a binding purchase order or similar commitment from the customer or distributor authorized by a representative empowered to commit the purchaser (evidence of a sale);

-The purchase price has been fixed, based on the terms of the purchase order;

-The Company has delivered the product from its distribution center to a common carrier acceptable to the purchaser. The Company’s customary shipping terms are FOB shipping point; and

-The Company deems the collection of the amount invoiced probable.

The Company provides no price protection. Product sales are net of promotional discounts, rebates and return allowances.
 
The Company does not recognize sales taxes collected from customers as revenue.

DEFERRED REVENUE - One of the Company’s subsidiaries, Voltage Vehicles, sold licenses to auto dealerships under the ZAP name. The license agreements call for the licensee to purchase a minimum number of vehicles from ZAP each year.  As the Company collects monies related to these agreements, it is classified as deferred revenue until the Company begins delivering a substantial number of vehicles to these dealerships on a regular basis  over the terms of the agreement. The Company has recognized approximately $42,000 and $104,000 of license revenue and other adjustments for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, resulting in an ending balance of $637,000.

USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Estimates were made relating to the useful lives of fixed assets, valuation allowances, impairment of assets and valuation of stock-based compensation and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally requires no collateral from its customers. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers should deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

INVENTORY - The Company maintains reserves for estimated excess, obsolete and damaged inventory based on projected future shipments using historical selling rates, and taking into account market conditions, inventory on-hand, purchase commitments, product development plans and life expectancy, and competitive factors. If markets for the Company’s products and corresponding demand were to decline, then additional reserves may be deemed necessary.  Inventories consist primarily of vehicles, both gas and electric, parts and supplies, and finished goods and are carried at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.

RECOVERY OF GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS - The Company evaluates the recovery of its goodwill and long-lived assets at least annually by analyzing its operating results and considering significant events or changes in the business environment.
 
STOCK ISSUED AS COLLATERAL – The stock was returned to the Company in January, 2008 and cancelled.

WARRANTY - The Company provides 30 to 90 day warranties on its personal electric products and records the estimated cost of the product warranties at the date of sale. The estimated cost of warranties has not been significant to date. Should actual failure rates and material usage differ from our estimates, revisions to the warranty obligation may be required.

The Company has provided a 6 month warranty for the Xebra® vehicles. At June30, 2008, the Company has recorded a warranty liability for $75,000 for estimated repair costs, down from $94,000 at December 31, 2007.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - The Company considers highly liquid investments with maturities from the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

NOTE 3   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
We have stock compensation plans for employees and directors, which are described in Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements in our 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB as filed with the SEC on April 14, 2008. We recognize the stock-based compensation expense over the requisite service period of the individual grantees, which generally equals the vesting period. All of our stock-based compensation is accounted for as an equity instrument.
 
On January 26, 2007, the Company extended the expiration date of 21.8 million warrants previously issued to employees and officers by five years to July 1, 2012, with new exercise prices ranging from $1.00 to $1.20. As a result of the modification of the warrants, the Company determined the fair value of the warrants immediately prior to and after the modification. The incremental difference in value resulted in the recognition of $11.7 million in non-cash compensation expense during the first quarter of 2007. The Company valued the modified warrants at $0.57 per share using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free interest rate of 4.98%; dividend rate of 0.00%; volatility of 123%, and expected term of 2.7 years.
 
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Under the provisions of SFAS 123R, we recorded $ 156,200, of stock compensation, net of estimated forfeitures, in  general and administrative expenses, in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2008 . We utilized the Black-Scholes valuation model for estimating the fair value of the stock compensation granted after the adoption of SFAS 123R, with the following range of assumptions.
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2008
 
Expected Dividend yield
 
0%
 
Expected volatility
   
115.40-120.08
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
2.64-3.28
 
Expected life (in years) from grant date
   
2.5 to 6.00
 
Exercise price
  $
0.97
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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The dividend yield of zero is based on the fact that we have never paid cash dividends and have no present intention to pay cash dividends. Expected volatility is based upon historical volatility of our common stock over the period commensurate with the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate is derived from the average U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity Rate during the period, which approximates the rate in effect at the time of the grant. Our unvested options vest over the next three years. Our options generally have a 10-year term. The expected term is calculated using the simplified method prescribed by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 107. Based on the above assumptions, the weighted-average fair values of the options granted under the stock option plans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was $0.84 and $0.97, respectively.  We estimate forfeitures of employee stock options and recognize compensation cost only for those awards expected to vest. Forfeiture rates are determined based on historical experience.  Estimated forfeitures are adjusted to actual forfeiture experience as needed.
 
A summary of options under the Company’s stock option plans from December 31, 2007 through June 30, 2008 is as follows:
 
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding December 31, 2007
11,276,000
 
$
1.03
 
8.32
   
Options granted under the plan
104,000
 
$
         0.84
 
9.75
 
 
Options exercised
   
        
       
Options forfeited and expired
 
 
          
 
 
   
Outstanding March 31, 2008
11,380,000
             
Options granted under the plan
      72,000
 
$
         0.97
 
10.0
 
 
Options exercised
    (38,100)
 
$
         0.29
       
Options forfeited and expired
    (33,000)
   
             
 
 
 
Outstanding June 30, 2008
11,380,900
             
 
Aggregate intrinsic value is the sum of the amounts by which the quoted market price of our stock exceeded the exercise price of the options at June 30, 2008, for those options for which the quoted market price was in excess of the exercise price (“in-the-money-options”). There were no options in the money at June 30, 2008.

As of June 30, 2008, total compensation cost of unvested employee stock options is $1.1 million. This cost is expected to be recognized through June 2011. We recorded no income tax benefits for stock-based compensation expense arrangements for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as we have cumulative operating losses, for which a valuation allowance has been established.
 
 
 
NOTE 4   INVENTORIES, NET- Inventories at June 30, 2008 are summarized as follows (thousands):

Vehicles - conventional
  $ 267  
Advanced transportation vehicles
    812  
Parts and supplies
    601  
Finished goods
    196  
    $ 1,876  
Less - inventory reserve
  $ (531 )
    $ 1,345  

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NOTE 5    LONG-TERM DEBT

PROMISSORY NOTE
 
On July 30, 2008, ZAP (the “Company”) executed a Promissory Note for a credit line (the “Note”) and a Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (the “Security Agreement”), both in favor of Al Yousuf LLC (the “Lender”). The Al Yousuf Group is a Dubai-based conglomerate and a major shareholder of ZAP. The President of Al Yousuf LLC is Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf who is also the Chairman of the Board of ZAP.
 
 
The following description is a summary of the material terms and conditions of both the Note and the Security Agreement.
 
 
The maximum principal loan under the Note is $10,000,000. The initial outstanding principal sum advanced to the Company is $1,760,000. This advance was used to pay-off the existing secured note payable on the building. The Note matures February 28, 2010. Interest only payments are due under the Note monthly commencing August 30, 2008. Other advances shall be for (i) the purposes of inventory from June 1, 2008 consistent with the currently applicable budget of the Company, as approved by its board of directors (an “Inventory Advance”) or (ii) general working capital to be used consistently with the Companys budget (a “Working Capital Advance”). The interest rate shall accrue daily at a rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) one month LIBOR plus 3% per annum and (ii) eight percent (8.00%) per annum, commencing on the date of the Note.
 
 
The Note matures February 28, 2010. Interest only payments are due under the Note monthly commencing August 30, 2008. Repayment of an Inventory Advance is due four (4) months after the date of such Advance. Repayment of a Working Capital Advance is due six (6) months after the date of such Advance. The repayment term may be extended upon written request of the Company and at the Lender’s sole discretion. The Note is pre-payable in whole or in part without penalty and upon 30 days’ written notice to Lender.
 
The Note contains customary Events of Default, including but not limited to the following: (i) failure by the Company to make any scheduled payment of principal, interest or other amounts due under the Note, (ii) failure to pay-off the Note upon the Maturity Date, (iii) any representation or warranty made in the Loan Documents by the Company being found false in any material respect, (iv) consent by the Company to appoint a conservator or liquidator in a bankruptcy proceeding relating to the Company or all or substantially all of its assets and (v) failure of the Company to maintain insurance required pursuant to the Loan Documents. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Note shall become due and payable and the interest rate shall increase by 3.00% per annum. All principal and interest due under the Note is secured by the Company’s corporate headquarters building.

SECURED CONVERTIBLE DEBT

On July 30, 2008 the Company signed a $1.7 million note payable to the  Al Yousuf Group who is a Dubai-based conglomerate and a major shareholder of ZAP. The President of Al Yousuf LLC is Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf who is also the Chairman of the Board of ZAP. The Note matures February 28, 2010. Interest only payments are due under the Note monthly commencing August 30, 2008. The repayment term may be extended upon written request of the Company and at the Lender’s sole discretion. The Note is pre-payable in whole or in part without penalty and upon 30 days’ written notice to Lender. See also Note 8 Related Parties and Note 13 Subsequent Events. This note was used to pay-off the existing secured note on the building. All principal and interest due under the Note is secured by the corporate headquarters building in Santa Rosa, California.  

CONVERTIBLE DEBT

8% Senior Convertible Notes

On December 5, 2006, when the market price of the Company’s common stock was $0.89 per share, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with three institutional and accredited investors or purchasers pursuant to which the Company sold to the purchasers $1.5 million aggregate principal amount of 8% senior convertible notes due December 5, 2008 (the “Notes due 2008”) and warrants to purchase 450,000 shares of common stock of the Company (the “Initial Warrants”) in a private placement. The Notes due 2008 were originally convertible at $1.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”) into 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to anti-dilution and other adjustments. The Initial Warrants, each immediately exercisable and expiring on December 5, 2011, are exercisable at $1.10 per share, subject to anti-dilution and other adjustments.

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On February 20, 2007, when the market price of the Company’s common stock was $1.08 per share, the Company entered into a Purchase and Amendment Agreement (the “Amendment”), amending the Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by the Company on December 5, 2006 (the “Original Agreement” and as amended by the Amendment, the “Agreement”), with several institutional and accredited investors or purchasers pursuant to which the Company sold to the purchasers $1.2 million aggregate principal amount of 8% senior convertible notes due February 2009 (the “Notes due 2009” and with the Notes due 2008, the “Notes”) and warrants to purchase 360,000 shares of the common stock of the Company (the “Additional Warrants” and with the Initial Warrants, the “Warrants”), in a private placement. The transaction closed on February 22, 2007 (the “February 2007 financing”). The Notes due 2009 were originally convertible at $1.00 per share into 1,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to anti-dilution and other adjustments.

On June 26, 2007, the Company entered into an Amendment Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) with the purchasers to adjust certain provisions of the Notes and Initial Warrants as a consequence of selling shares to a third party investor for per share consideration less than the conversion price of the Notes and exercise price of the Initial Warrants. As a result, the conversion price of the Notes was reduced to $0.72 per share.

On May 7, 2008, the Company entered into a settlement with Gemini Master Fund ,LTD and Gemini Strategies,LLC, the holders of the  8% Senior Convertible Notes. The agreement reached requires the termination and cancellation of the notes in exchange for $475,000 in cash and 100,000 common shares of ZAP common stock. In connection with the aforementioned agreement ZAP has obtained the funds necessary for the payment of $475,000 through a note payable to Al Yousuf LLC . Eqbal Al Yousuf who is the Chairman of the Board of ZAP, is also the President of Al-Yousulf LLC.

The note bears interest at the greater of 6 month LIBOR plus 250 basis points or 6% per annum and may be converted in whole or in part into securities of the Company November of 2008 in accordance with the terms of the note.  The price was agreed to be at 90% of the closing market price on the date selected for conversion.
 
NOTE 6    INCOME TAXES
 
We adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, or FIN 48, on January 1, 2007. Upon adoption of FIN 48, we commenced a review of our tax position taken in our tax returns that remain subject to examination. Based upon our review, we do not believe we have any unrecognized tax benefits or that there is a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations as a result of implementing FIN 48.
 
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. We are subject to U.S. federal or state income tax examinations by tax authorities for all years in which we reported net operating losses that are being carried forward. We do not believe there will be any material changes in our unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months.
 
We recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of the date of adoption of FIN 48, we did not have any accrued interest or penalties associated with any unrecognized tax benefits, nor was any interest expense recognized for the period ended June 30, 2008.
 
NOTE 7    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 ZAP’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “ZAAP. OB”
 
NOTE 8    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Rental agreements

The Company rents office space, land and warehouse space from Mr. Steven Schneider, its CEO and a major shareholder. These properties are used to operate the car outlet and to store inventory. Rental expense was approximately $42,000 for both the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
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Financing  provided to the Company By Al-Yousuf LLC

The company entered into various financing arrangements during the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 with The Al Yousuf Group who is a  Dubai-based conglomerate and a major shareholder of ZAP. The President of Al Yousuf LLC is Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf who is also the Chairman of the Board of ZAP.
 
On July 30, 2008 we received a $10 million financing arrangement from the Al Yousuf Group, a Dubai-based conglomerate to provide future working capital to ZAP and help meet the growing demand for ZAP electric vehicles. The financing arrangement allows for advances by ZAP over the next few years commencing on the date of the Note. The initial outstanding principal sum advanced to the Company is $1,760,000. This advance was used to pay-off the existing secured note payable on the building. The Note matures February 28, 2010. Interest only payments are due under the Note monthly commencing August 30, 2008. All principal and interest due under the Note is secured by the corporate headquarters building in Santa Rosa, California.
 
On May 7, 2008, the Company entered into a settlement with Gemini Master Fund ,LTD and Gemini Strategies, LLC, the holders of the  8% Senior Convertible Notes. The agreement reached requires the termination and cancellation of the notes in exchange for $475,000 in cash and 100,000 shares of ZAP common stock. In connection with the aforementioned agreement ZAP has obtained the funds necessary for the payment of $475,000 through a note payable to Al Yousuf  LLC .
 
Sale of Portable Energy Product Line/Investment in Portable Energy LLC

We reported in our quarterly report as of March 31, 2008 filed on May 15, 2008, that we signed a draft agreement with Al-Yousuf LLC for the sale of our portable energy product line for $1,000,000 in exchange for a 50% ownership in a new company. However, no gain will be recognized on the transaction with Al-Yousuf LLC since no sale took place. There was a misunderstanding with Mr. Al-Yousuf our investor from Dubai  and Chairman of our Board of Directors. When the funds were received in June of 2008, Mr. Al-Yousuf  indicated that he was not buying 50 % of the portable energy product line from ZAP but rather purchasing a 50 % interest in the newly formed company called Portable Energy LLC. We transferred the assets of our Portable Energy Product Line at our historical cost of approximately $75,000 in June of 2008 to a newly formed company called  Portable Energy LLC in exchange for a 50% ownership interest. The $1 million in funds received 06/13/08 from Al-Yousuf were also transferred to the new company in exchange for a 50 % interest for Al Yousuf.

Consulting Agreement 

On September 1, 2007, the Company and Mr. Albert Lam, who became a director of the Company, in October 2007 entered into an Independent Consulting Agreement (“Consulting Agreement”).  Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Lam was to consult and advise the Company in the areas of Chinese manufacturing, facilities, tooling, financing, and contract negotiations on an independent consultant basis.  Mr. Lam’s compensation under the Consulting Agreement was: 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $194,000, issued under the Company’s 2007 Consultant Stock Plan (the “Plan”); a warrant to purchase 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $131,000, expiring five years after grant, with an exercise price of $1.00 per share, issued under the Plan; and a warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $654,000, expiring five years after grant, with an exercise price of $1.00 per share and a net exercise provision.

The Consulting Agreement expired on September 30, 2007, and expense totaling $979,000 related to the consulting agreement was recorded in the third quarter of 2007.

The Company also paid Mr. Lam $65,000 in the first quarter of 2008 for consulting services. In addition his travel expenses were also reimbursed.

On October 22, 2007, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of ZAP (“Company”) appointed Albert Lam as a director of the Company.
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NOTE 9    COMMITMENTS

At December 31, 2007 we noted the following commitments that we have updated to provide the current status at August 14, 2008.

Distribution Agreement

In May of 2007, ZAP signed a distribution agreement with PML FlightLink Limited (“PML”) for the purchase of an advanced propriety wheel motor and control system. ZAP received the exclusive rights to use this system in its current and future product line. In conjunction with the agreement with PML, ZAP has committed to an initial order of approximately $10 million in PML wheel motors, subject to terms and conditions agreed on by the parties. PML has not presented us with a working commercial product through August 14, 2008 and we have not had any contact with them.  As an alternate to PML, we have made an agreement with a Chinese company to develop a similar product.

China Joint Venture

On September 17, 2007, ZAP entered into a shareholders’ agreement to form a joint venture with Youngman Automobile Co., Ltd. (“Youngman”) also known as Youngman Automotive Group, a leading maker of luxury motor coaches and high-quality commercial trucks in China.  ZAP and Youngman have agreed to pursue the joint venture under EV Holdings Limited, a newly formed corporation based in Hong Kong (“EV Holdings”). The name of the company was changed to “ Detroit Electric” which is an   historic manufacturer of electric vehicles.
 
Under the agreement, ZAP and Youngman will jointly pursue the manufacture, marketing and distribution of electric and hybrid vehicles for the worldwide passenger car, truck and bus markets.  The joint venture, EV Holdings, will also focus on the development and manufacturing of electric charging infrastructure.  The joint venture partners have agreed to invest a total of $100 million into the new joint venture by December 31, 2008  (Zap to invest $49 million and Youngman to invest $51 million).  In 2008, the parties informally agreed to a revised initial capital contribution of $2.5 million by each party subject to outside raising of funds. The agreement also provides that Youngman shall have rights to control the manufacturing of products licensed by EV Holdings, and that EV Holdings will sell its products to ZAP and Youngman for resale within exclusive territories worldwide.
 
There has been no activity under the joint venture in 2008, both of the parties were seeking outside financing to fund the project, however given the tight economy, the efforts have not been successful. We also hired an outside investment firm to find acceptable funding sources with no success.
 
NOTE 10  SEGMENT REPORTING

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 131, the Company has identified four reportable segments consisting of sales and marketing of electronic consumer products, the Zappy 3 scooters and ATV’s, Rechargeable portable energy products, operation of a retail car outlet and sales to and sales of advanced technology vehicles for the Xebra (™) electric vehicles.  These segments are strategic business units that offer different services.  They are managed separately because each business requires different resources and strategies.  The Company’s chief operating decision making group, which is comprised of the Chief Executive Officer and the senior executives of each of ZAP’s strategic segments, regularly evaluate the financial information about these segments in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  The performance of each segment is measured based on its profit or loss from operations before income taxes.

Electric Consumer products and corporate expenses represent sales of our ZAPPY 3 which is a three wheeled electric scooter and the overall corporate expenses for the company. Many of these expenses relate to the overall development of our core business, Electric Consumer Products.
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Portable Energy products represent the sales activity of “Recharge-it-all Batteries which are battery packs used to power or charge a wide range of mobile electronics as cellar phones, digital cameras and laptop computers. This product line was transferred to a separate company in exchange for a 50% interest.
 
Car outlet represents the activity of a retail outlet that sells pre-owned conventional vehicles and advanced technology vehicles, now the Xebra a three-wheeled plug in electric vehicle to retail customers.
 
Advanced Technology Vehicles represents the sales activity of advanced technology vehicles, now the Xebra a three-wheeled plug in electric vehicle to ZAP Dealers through-out the U.S.
 
Segment results are summarized as follow (in thousands):

   
Electronic
Consumer
Products and Corporate Expenses
   
Portable Energy
   
Car 
Outlet
   
Advanced
Technology
Vehicles
   
Totals
 
                               
For the 3 months ended of June 30, 2008:
                             
                               
Net Sales
  $ 68     $ 50     $ 430     $ 1,375     $ 1,923  
Gross profit (Loss)
    (45 )     29       (26 )     265       223  
                                       
Net Income (Loss)
    (2,427 )     21       (140 )     (84 )     2,630  
Total Assets
    7,509             514       999       9,022  
                                         
For the 3 months ended of June 30, 2007:
                                       
                                         
Net Sales
  $ 247     $ 43     $ 307     $ 808     $ 1,405  
Gross profit (Loss)
    94       12       45       65       216  
                                       
Net Income (Loss)
    (3,260 )     31       (37 )     (42 )     3,308  
Total Assets
    7,734             477       1,571       9,782  
                                         
                                         
   
Electronic
Consumer
Products and Corporate Expenses
   
Portable Energy
   
Car
Outlet
   
Advanced
Technology
Vehicles
   
Totals
 
                                         
For the 6 months ended of June 30, 2008:
                                       
                                         
Net Sales
  $ 75     $ 173     $ 722     $ 2,009     $ 2,979  
Gross profit (Loss)
    (172 )     94       26       369       317  
                                       
Net Income (Loss)
    (4,819 )     79       (189 )     (60 )     (4,989 )
Total Assets
    7,508             515       999       9,022  
                                         
For the 6 months ended of June 30, 2007:
                                       
                                         
Net Sales
  $ 392     $ 70     $ 657     $ 1,423     $ 2,542  
Gross profit (Loss)
    34       27       118       91       270  
                                       
Net Income (Loss)
    (17,879 )     44       (101 )     (211 )     (18,147
Total Assets
    7,734             477       1,571       9,782  
                                         

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NOTE 11  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
Cash paid during the period for interest 
  $     $ 16  
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
  $ 4     $ 4  
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
 Stock and warrants issued for:
               
        Re-payment of 8% Senior debt
  $ 431     $  
                 
 
NOTE 12  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
On July 30, 2008 we received a $10 million financing arrangement from the Al Yousuf Group, a Dubai-based conglomerate, to provide future working capital to ZAP and help meet the growing demand for ZAP electric vehicles. The Al-Yousuf group is a major investor of ours and the President of Al-Yousuf, Mr. Eqbal Al-Yousuf is our Chairman of the Board. The financing arrangement allows for advances by ZAP over the next few years commencing on the date of the Note.
 
The initial outstanding principal sum advanced to the Company is $1,760,000. This advance was used to pay-off the existing secured note payable on the building. The Note matures February 28, 2010. Interest only payments are due under the Note monthly commencing August 30, 2008. All principal and interest due under the Note is secured by the corporate headquarters building in Santa Rosa, California
 
 
 
ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

THIS QUARTERLY REPORT OF FORM 10-Q, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS, AND OTHER REPORTS FILED BY THE REGISTRANT FROM TIME TO TIME WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (COLLECTIVELY THE “FILINGS”) CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WHICH ARE INTENDED TO CONVEY OUR EXPECTATIONS OR PREDICTIONS REGARDING THE OCCURRENCE OF POSSIBLE FUTURE EVENTS OR THE EXISTENCE OF TRENDS AND FACTORS THAT MAY IMPACT OUR FUTURE PLANS AND OPERATING RESULTS. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE DERIVED, IN PART, FROM VARIOUS ASSUMPTIONS AND ANALYSES WE HAVE MADE IN THE CONTEXT OF OUR CURRENT BUSINESS PLAN AND INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO US AND IN LIGHT OF OUR EXPERIENCE AND PERCEPTIONS OF HISTORICAL TRENDS, CURRENT CONDITIONS AND EXPECTED FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS AND OTHER FACTORS WE BELIEVE TO BE APPROPRIATE IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU CAN GENERALLY IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THROUGH WORDS AND PHRASES SUCH AS “SEEK”, “ANTICIPATE”, “BELIEVE”, “ESTIMATE”, “EXPECT”, “INTEND”, “PLAN”, “BUDGET”, “PROJECT”, “MAY BE”, “MAY CONTINUE”, “MAY LIKELY RESULT”, AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS. WHEN READING ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT YOU
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SHOULD REMAIN MINDFUL THAT ALL FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE INHERENTLY UNCERTAIN AS THEY ARE BASED ON CURRENT EXPECTATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS CONCERNING FUTURE EVENTS OR FUTURE PERFORMANCE OF OUR COMPANY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES, ASSUMPTIONS AND OTHER FACTORS RELATING TO OUR INDUSTRY AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:

     o 
WHETHER THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND GAS-EFFICIENT VEHICLE MARKET FOROUR PRODUCTS CONTINUES TO GROW AND, IF IT DOES, THE PACE AT WHICH IT MAY GROW;
 
     o 
OUR ABILITY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO IMPLEMENTOUR GROWTH STRATEGIES,
 
     o 
OUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES FOR OURPRODUCTS;
 
     o 
OUR ABILITY TO PROTECT THE PATENTS ON OUR PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY;
 
     o 
OUR ABILITY TO FUND OUR SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM FINANCING NEEDS;
 
     o 
OUR ABILITY TO COMPETE AGAINST LARGE COMPETITORS IN A RAPIDLY CHANGINGMARKET FOR ELECTRIC AND GAS-EFFICIENT VEHICLES;
 
     o 
 CHANGES IN OUR BUSINESS PLAN AND CORPORATE STRATEGIES; AND
 
     o 
 OTHER RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES DISCUSSED IN GREATER DETAIL IN VARIOUSSECTIONS OF THIS REPORT, PARTICULARLY THE SECTION CAPTIONED “RISK FACTORS.”

SHOULD ONE OR MORE OF THESE RISKS OR UNCERTAINTIES MATERIALIZE, OR SHOULD THE UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS PROVE INCORRECT, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THOSE ANTICIPATED, BELIEVED, ESTIMATED, EXPECTED, INTENDED OR PLANNED.

EACH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT SHOULD BE READ IN CONTEXT WITH, AND WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF, THE VARIOUS OTHER DISCLOSURES CONCERNING OUR COMPANY AND OUR BUSINESS MADE IN OUR FILINGS. YOU SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT AS A PREDICTION OF ACTUAL RESULTS OR DEVELOPMENTS. WE ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO UPDATE OR REVISE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT TO REFLECT NEW EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS AND TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
 
In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q the terms “ZAP,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to ZAP and its subsidiaries.
 
Overview
GENERAL

ZAP stands for Zero Air Pollution(R). With its new product offerings, the Company is positioned to become a leading brand and distribution portal of electric and other advanced technology vehicles. ZAP is committed to running its business based on a strong philosophical foundation that supports the environment, social responsibility and profitability.

ZAP’s strategy is to serve the growing and underrepresented consumer that seeks electric and fuel efficient vehicles. With the recent increases in the cost of oil and increasing concern about the environment and the effects of global
warming, we believe there is a large and untapped demand in the areas of transportation and consumer products. During the energy crisis of the 1970s, Japanese automobile manufacturers penetrated the United States market when
domestic automobile manufacturers failed to anticipate changes. ZAP believes a similar opportunity is present today, enhanced by heightened environmental awareness, climate changes and economic pressures. ZAP has assembled a complete line of products to meet the growing demands of the environmentally conscious consumer focused on two primary businesses: ZAP Automotive and ZAP Power Systems.

ZAP was incorporated under the laws of the State of California, on September 23, 1994, as “ZAP Power Systems.” The name of the Company was changed to “ZAPWORLD.COM” on May 16, 1999 in order to increase our visibility in the world of electronic commerce. We subsequently changed our name to ZAP on June 18, 2001 in order to reflect our growth and entry into larger, more traditional markets. Our principal executive offices are located at 501 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, California, 95401. Our telephone number is (707) 525-8658. Our website is www.zapworld.com. Please refer to it for further information on ZAP.
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SUBSIDIARIES

We have the following wholly owned subsidiaries : Voltage Vehicles, a Nevada company (“Voltage Vehicles”), ZAP Rental Outlet, a Nevada company (“ZAP Rentals”), ZAP Stores, Inc., a California company (“ZAP Stores”), ZAP Manufacturing, Inc., a Nevada company (“ZAP Manufacturing”) and ZAP World Outlet, Inc., a California company (“ZAP World”) ; Voltage Vehicles is engaged primarily in the distribution and sale of advanced technology and conventional automobiles; ZAP Stores is engaged primarily in consumer sales of ZAP products at one location and ZAP Manufacturing is engaged primarily in the distribution of ZAP products. ZAP World Outlet , ZAP Rental Outlet and RAP Group are not currently operating subsidiaries.
 
Recent Developments

Some of the noteworthy events for the Company that occurred during the second quarter of 2008 and through the date of this report are as follows:

1.
On July 30, 2008 we received a $10 million financing arrangement from the Al Yousuf Group, a Dubai-based conglomerate to provide future working capital to ZAP and help meet the growing demand for ZAP electric vehicles. The Al-Yousuf group is a major investor of ours and the President of Al-Yousuf LLC, Mr. Eqbal Al-Yousuf is our Chairman of the Board.The financing arrangement allows for advances by ZAP over the next few years. We received an initial advance of $1.7 million on the financing arrangement to pay-off the existing long term secured note on the corporate headquarters building
 
2.
In  June, we transferred our portable energy product line of the Recharge-It-All line of mobile re-chargers to a new company, Portable Energy LLC in exchange for a 50% interest. Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf also contributed $1 million to the new Company in exchange for a 50% interest.

3.
In May, we also completed a transaction with the Al-Yousuf LLC to purchase our convertible debt of $475,000 that was part of a private placement to an outside investor in 2007.
 
4.
The New York Times in a March 9, 2008 article reported that the our Xebra electric car is the best-selling model at the nation’s top electric car dealer. The newspaper also reported that electric car dealer Ecomotion of Portland, Oregon is the top dealer in the nation with about 125 vehicles sold. The article says the dealer sold about 50 of the ZAP Xebra, called the “surprise success” by the Portland Oregonian.
 
5.
We signed an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company  to use 30 compact trucks for a new beverage distribution system in Montevideo, Uruguay. Officials say that the new distribution model using these trucks averages about one-fifth the fuel consumption of the former model. Recently Coca-Cola announced a pledge to the environment as part of its policy of corporate social responsibility.
 
6.
Due to the rising price of gas and oil, the Company has seen interest and sales of its electric vehicles grow.  The Company has increased its dealer base from 20 in 2007 to 50 in 2008.  Consumer demand for our electric vehicles has never been better.


Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, as a percentage of net sales, certain items included in the Company’s  Statements of Operations (see Financial Statements and Notes) for the periods indicated:
 
 

  Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
 
2008
2007  2008 2007
Statements of Operations Data:
       
Net sales
100%
100%
100%
100%
Cost of sales
(88.4)
(84.6)
(89.4)
(89.4)
Operating expenses
(136.5)
(221.8)
(168.8)
(700.7)
Loss from operations
(124.9)
(206.4)
(158.2)
(690.1)
Net loss
(136.8)
(235.4)
(167.5)
(713.9)

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Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 2007

Net sales for the quarter ended  June 30, 2008 were $1.9 million compared to $1.4 million for the period ended June 30, 2007.

Our second quarter sales of Advanced Technology vehicles such as the Xebra, our three wheeled electric car and Zapino, a full size electric road scooter increased from $808,000 in 2007 to $1.4 million in 2008. The primary reason is greater consumer demand due to the high price of gasoline and a larger number of dealers carrying our products.

Sales of our Portable energy Product line in the second quarters experienced a slight increase from $43,000 to $50,000 in 2008. Our marketing efforts to major retail chains were less than we anticipated due to the overall tight economy for consumer spending. We experienced a difficult market for retailers.

We experienced an increase in retail sales by our car lot in the second quarter of $123,000 from $307,000 in 2007 to $430,000. Although the economy is tight, our sales are dependent on the mix of car models on hand in our lot at any time.

In our Consumer Product segment second quarter sales decreased from $247,000 in 2007 to $68,000 in 2008. As discussed below we did not have any of our Zappy3 electric scooters available due to switching and improving suppliers in 2008.

Gross profit increased by $7,000 from $216,000 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 to $223,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

The second quarter gross profits for our Advanced Technology vehicles increased from $65,000 or 8% of sales to $265,000 or 19% of sales due to higher sales volumes in 2008. We also experienced fewer quality control issues in 2008 that adversely affected our profits in 2007.

Our Portable Energy Product line experienced an increase in second quarter gross profits from $12,000 in 2007 to $29,000 in 2008.

The Consumer Products segment experienced a decrease in gross profits in the second quarter  from $94,000 in 2007 to a gross loss of $45,000 in 2008. The primary reason for the decrease was lower sales volumes due to the unavailability of products together with fixed expenses for the operations area.

The gross profits in the second quarter for our car lot sales decreased from $45,000 or 14% of sales in 2007 to a gross loss of $26,000 or -6% of sales in 2008. The lower profits are due to the tight economy, a write down of inventory valuations, and the mix of vehicle models sold during the quarter.

Sales and marketing expenses increased by $148,000 from $264,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 to $412,000 in 2008.  As a percentage of sales it represents an increase from 19% to 21%. The increase was due to higher salaries with more personnel in the function and outside consultants used to promote the sales efforts.

General and administrative expenses decreased by $888,000 from $2.8million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 to $1.9 million in 2008. The reason for the decrease was due to less consulting and professional fees.

Research and development expenses increased by $249,000 from $54,000 in 2007. The primary reason for the increase were expenses incurred in the ZAP X and to build a full scale model of our new vehicle, the ZAP-Alias. This vehicle will be a production-ready all electric highway vehicle and our heavy duty ATV for ZAP in the USA market. In addition, we reclassified some expenses to R&D expense from General and Administrative Expenses.

Interest expense, net decreased from an expense of $384,000 in second quarter 2007 to $184,000 in second quarter  of 2008. The decrease was due to lower interest bearing balances on the 8% senior convertible debt.

Other expense, net increased  from $24,000 for the second quarter of 2007 to other expense of $44,000  in the second quarter of 2008. The reason for the increase was our donation of $25,000 to the Red Cross for China earthquake relief.

Net Loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 was $2.6 million compared to a net loss of $3.3 million for period ended June 30, 2007.
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
 
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were $2.9 million compared to $2.5 million for the six months  ended June 30 in the prior year. Sales in the Advanced Technology segment increased from $1.4 million in 2007 to $2.0 million in 2008 primarily due to greater demand. With the high price of gasoline in the U.S. many consumers are seeking alternatives such as electric vehicles both our Xebra electric vehicle and our Zapino a full-size Vespa like electric scooter. We now have one of the few road ready electric vehicles available.

We experienced a decrease of $317,000 in sales of consumer products from $392,000 in 2007 to $75,000 in 2008.
 
Our main consumer product the ZAPPY3 electric scooter was not available in 2008 since our previous manufacturer experienced financial difficulties in early 2008 and we switched to a new manufacturer but did not receive new products until June 2008.

Sales in our Portable Energy segment increased from $70,000 in 2007 to $173,000 in 2008. The primary reason for the increase was that we did not introduce the product line until late in the second quarter of 2007. In mid June we transferred this product line to a new company, Portable Energy LLC in exchange for a 50% interest.

Our retail car lot experienced a slight increase in sales from $657,000 in 2007 to $722,000 in 2008. However, the overall U.S. market for retail cars remains sluggish due to the tight economy.

Gross profit was $317,000  for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $270,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 resulting in an increase of $47,000.

In our Advanced Technology segment our gross profit increased from $91,000 or 6% of sales to $369,000 or 18% of sales. The increase was due to greater sales of vehicles in 2008 together with less expense for quality control issues in 2008.

In our Consumer Products segment we experienced a decrease of $206,000 in gross profits from $34,000 in 2007 to a gross loss of $172,000 in 2008. As per above we did not have product available in 2008 but still incurred fixed expenses for labor, rents etc.

Our Portable Energy Segment experienced a increase in gross profits from $27,000 or 38% of sales in 2007 to $94,000 or 54% of sales in 2008. The increase was due to higher sales volumes and product mix.

Gross profits in our retail car lot decreased from $118,000 or 18% of sales to $26,000 or 3.6% of sales in 2008. This reflects lower margins on car sales due to the tight economy.
 
Sales and marketing expenses in the first six months of 2008 increased by $167,000 from $635,000  in 2007 to  $802,000 in 2008. As a percentage of sales it represents an increase from 25% to 27%. The increase was due to higher salaries with more personnel in the function and outside consultants used to promote the sales efforts.
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General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $12.9 million from $16.8 million in 2007 to $3.9 million in 2008.  The primary reason for the decrease was due to the 2007 one-time  non-cash expense of  $12 million to account for the modification and extension of certain expiring warrants that were issued to shareholders pursuant to the plan of reorganization in June of 2002 and also to current ZAP employees for compensation purposes. The warrants were extended by five years until July 2012 with the exercise prices also adjusted.

Research and development expenses  decreased by $71,000 from $389,000 in 2007 to $318,000 in 2008. In 2007 the Company’s expense  was for  the design and drawings for the development of two concept cars by  Lotus Engineering .

Interest expense, net decreased by $370,000 from an interest expense of  $600,000 for the first six months of 2007 to interest expense of $230,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease was due to less interest and penalties paid in connection with the senior convertible debt that was issued in late 2006 and early 2007.

Other expense increased from $1,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to $43,000 in the first six months of 2008. The main reason for the increase was our donation of $25,000 to the Red Cross for China earthquake relief.

Net Loss was $4.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to a net loss of $18.1 million for period ended June 30, 2007. The additional losses in 2007 were primarily due to the modification and extension of certain expiring warrants that were issued by the Company to selected shareholders and current ZAP employees, as well as stock-based compensation expense due to the adoption of SFAS 123R.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

In the first six months of 2008 net cash used for operating activities was $3.3 million. Cash used in the first six months of 2008 was comprised of the net loss incurred for the first six months of $4.9 million plus net non-cash expenses of $2.9 million and the net decrease of $1.2 million in operating assets and liabilities. In the first six months of 2007, the Company used cash for operations of $3.3 million was comprised of the net loss of $18.1 million plus net non-cash expenses of $15.2 million, and the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $424,000.

Investing activities provided  cash of $111,000 in the first six months ended June 30, 2008 compared with a use of cash of $20,000 in 2007.
 
Financing activities for the first six months ended June 30, 2008 used cash of $5,000 compared with investing activities providing cash of $2.8 million in 2007. In 2007, we issued senior convertible debt and stock and warrants to generate cash.

The Company had cash of $1.1 million at June 30, 2008 as compared to $1.6 million at June 30, 2007. The Company had working capital of $1.2 million and a working capital deficit of $958,000 for the periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively.
 
 On July 30, 2008 we received a $10 million financing arrangement from the Al Yousuf Group, a Dubai-based conglomerate to provide future working capital to ZAP and help meet the growing demand for ZAP electric vehicles. The Al-Yousuf group is a major investor of ours and the President of Al-Yousuf, Mr. Eqbal Al-Yousuf is our Chairman of the Board. The financing arrangement allows for advances by ZAP over the next few years commencing on the date of the Note.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Revenue Recognition

The Company records revenues only upon the occurrence of all of the following conditions:
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The Company has received a binding purchase order or similar commitment from the customer or distributor authorized by a representative empowered to commit the purchaser (evidence of a sale);

The purchase price has been fixed, based on the terms of the purchase order;

The Company has delivered the product from its distribution center to a common carrier acceptable to the purchaser. The Company’s customary shipping terms are FOB shipping point; and

The Company deems the collection of the amount invoiced probable.

The Company provides no price protection. Product sales are net of promotional discounts, rebates and return allowances.
 
The Company does not recognize sales taxes collected from customers as revenue.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts                                                                
 
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and, generally, requires no collateral from its customers. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable for credit losses at the end of each period based on an analysis of individual aged accounts receivable balances. As a result of this analysis, the Company believes that its allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate at June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers should deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Inventory Valuation
 
We adjust the value of our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions and development of new products by our competitors.  Inventories consist primarily of vehicles, both gas and electric, parts and supplies, and finished goods, and are carried at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.

Deferred Tax Asset Realization

We record a full valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.  While we have considered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, in the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Founded in 1994, ZAP has invented, designed, manufactured, and marketed numerous innovative products since the Company’s inception. In 1995, ZAP began marketing electric transportation on the Internet through our website, www.zapworld.com. ZAP has been a pioneer in developing and marketing electric vehicles such as a zero-emission ZAP(R) electric bicycle, ZAP Power System, which adapts to most bicycles, and the ZAPPY(R) folding electric scooter. From 1996 through 1998, we continued to add to our product line; in 1999, ZAP added electric motorbikes; in 2001, it added electric dive scooters; in 2003, ZAP announced its first electric automobiles, including the first-ever production electric automobile imported from its manufacturing partner in China; in 2004 ZAP introduced electric all-terrain vehicles and the fuel-efficient Smart Car; and in 2005 ZAP introduced multi-fuel vehicles, capable of running on ethanol and/or gasoline. To date, we have delivered more than 100,000 electric vehicles and consumer products to customers in more than 75 countries, which we believe establishes us as one of the leaders in the alternative transportation marketplace.

Today, ZAP is continuing its focus as one of the pioneers of advanced transportation technologies and leveraging its place in the market as a magnet for new technologies. The Company believes there is a growing and underrepresented market for fuel efficient transportation vehicles and we are capitalizing on the opportunities,
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enhanced by heightened environmental awareness, climate changes and economic pressures. The technology is available to deliver transportation solutions that are practical and affordable. With our products such as the XEBRA and ZAPPY 3, ZAP is already delivering such solutions to the market. Our goal is to become one of the largest and most complete brand and distribution portals in the United States for advanced technology vehicles.
 
To distribute our practical, affordable and advanced transportation technologies, we have established and are growing both our portal of qualified automotive dealers and our relationships with specialty dealers/distributors for
our power system products. Through these distribution channels, coupled with the continued establishment of partnerships with select manufacturers, we intend to expand our market recognition by building awareness of the evolving technologies available for automotive transportation and in reducing our nation’s dependency on foreign oil.

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Our existing product line, which includes completed, market ready products and planned introductions, is as follows:

ZAP AUTOMOTIVE
 
ZAP believes it is positioned to become one of the leading distributors of fuel efficient alternative energy vehicles in the United States. We believe that we are one of only a few companies distributing a 100% production electric vehicle capable of speeds up to 40 mph in 2007. Within the next twelve to thirty-six months, we hope to have distribution agreements in place with three to four vehicle manufacturers whose products fit ZAP’s mission. To distribute our product to end consumers and fleets, we have established more than 30 licensed automotive dealers and intend to grow this base significantly over the next several years.

In 2006, ZAP Automotive introduced the following automobile products:

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 the 100% electric XEBRA sedan with an MSRP of approximately$11,000;

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 the 100% electric XEBRA utility vehicle truck with an MSRP ofapproximately $12,000; and


In 2007, ZAP Automotive introduced a new electric scooter, the ZAPINO, with an advanced 3,000 watt brushless DC hub motor, perfect for city commuting and able to reach speeds of 30 MPH with an MSRP of $3,000.

Our future offerings that are currently in the developmental stage include:


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 the ZAP-X, a 100% electric vehicle which will use LotusEngineering’s Aluminum Performance Crossover (“APX”) design.

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The ZAP Alias, which has a target price of $32,500 per vehicle andan estimated range of 100 miles per charge. This vehicle launch date is for 2009.

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The ZAP Truck XL, which is a low speed 4 wheel utility truck and having a MSRP of approximately $14,900.

We are also in discussions with other foreign manufacturers and hope to establish additional relationships within the next twelve to thirty-six months for other vehicle platforms.

XEBRA

We believe that XEBRA is the only series production electric vehicle in the United States that can legally travel faster than 25 mph. The car’s suggested retail price of $11,000 is significantly less expensive than most of its
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competitors, some of which cost more than $100,000 and are not yet widely available today. XEBRA has three wheels and is being imported as a motor-driven cycle, yet, unlike most other motor-driven cycles, the XEBRA is enclosed with windows and a roof, affording it protection from inclement weather.

Working with our Chinese manufacturing partner, we have designed two XEBRA models: a sedan and a utility pick-up truck. The Chinese manufacturer’s current manufacturing capacity is approximately 1,000 vehicles per month. Subject in large part to the level of financing secured, our current target is to distribute approximately 200 vehicles per month over the next 12 months. Initial market demand has been strong, both from end consumers using the vehicle as a “city-car” and from fleet managers of municipalities, states, green friendly corporations, and universities who have a preference or mandate to purchase zero emission vehicles.
 
We are working closely with our manufacturing partner to continually upgrade the XEBRA, adding features while balancing the goal of maintaining an affordable price level. We are in the process of looking into incorporating options to enhance the consumer’s experience, including providing lithium battery packs for additional (up to 100 mile) range and solar panels for low cost and true zero air pollution charging. Solar options were introduced in the current quarter.
 
XEBRA Sedan (ZAPCAR (R))

ZAP launched the sedan version of its XEBRA ZAPCAR on July 11, 2006. The sedan has a seating capacity for four and is being targeted for city/commuter use. Based on initial feedback, ZAP will be marketing the XEBRA sedan to government and corporate fleets as well as to families with two or more cars, but with plenty of occasion to use their vehicles for short, city drives.

XEBRA PK ( ZAPTRUCK(R))

ZAP launched its utility pick-up truck version of the XEBRA, the XEBRA ZAPTRUCK, on August 24, 2006. This electric vehicle seats two with a multi-purpose platform behind the passenger compartment that serves as a hauler, dump truck or flatbed. The XEBRA ZAPTRUCK is targeted to municipalities, maintenance facilities, universities, ranches and warehouses. Since its launch, we have received overwhelming inquiries for test drives. To date, we have focused on our west coast market and sales have exceeded our initial distribution and sales plans.
 
LOTUS

In 2007, we announced and entered into a development contract with Lotus Engineering to develop a electric all-wheel drive crossover high performance vehicle for the U.S. market. A combination of the lightweight aluminum vehicle architecture, a new efficient drive and advanced battery management systems is intended to enable a range of up to 350 miles between charges.  An auxiliary power unit is planned to support longer distance journeys.

The ZAP-X is proposed to be powered by revolutionary in-hub electric motors, delivering 644 horsepower in all wheel drive mode, theoretically capable of powering the ZAP-X to a potential top speed of 155mph. A new, strong,
lightweight and highly efficient structure based on the Lotus technology is planned to give the car a very attractive power-to-weight ratio. We are in the midst of the development plan for the ZAP-X.

We are also developing a $32,000 all electric vehicle with a targeted 100 mile range, the ZAP Alias (TM), which is expected second quarter 2009.

Future Automotive Offerings

Over the next 36 months, we hope to establish relationships with two to four additional manufacturers who can supply automobiles and related vehicles that meet our mission of affordable, advanced transportation technologies that are socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. In 2007, we have identified the following products as potential future offerings for the Company: (1) an affordable 100% electric two-seater sports coupe; (2) a high performance highway all electric vehicle and (3) electric trucks.
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ZAP Power Systems
 
We launched the Company in 1994 with the invention of the ZAPPY electric scooter and quickly established a presence as one of the market leaders in the electric “personal” transportation product segment. Since inception, the Company has been able to maintain a steady business and committed buyers in this segment. In keeping with our initial product offerings, at the beginning of 2006, we revitalized our consumer products line (recently renamed “Power Systems”), including an updated version of the electric scooter. As part of the segment’s revitalization, we reduced the number of suppliers and placed more emphasis on upgrading existing models with newer component technology and more robust features in order to provide a higher quality consumer experience and product.

Our current product offerings include:

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 Three-wheeled personal transporters (ZAPPY3, ZAPPY3 Pro, ZAPPY3 EZ);
 
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 Off-road vehicles (electric quads and motorcycles); and
 
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 Portable energy (universal recharge-it-all batteries and auxiliarybatteries).

The ZAPPY3 Personal Transporters

Segway’s highly publicized “human transporter to change the world” unearthed a growing need for a “scooter for adults,” better known as personal electric transportation. The Company responded to this demand by designing the ZAPPY3. Unlike the Segway, the ZAPPY3’s 3-wheeled vehicle design provides stability and maneuverability allowing just about anyone to ride this vehicle without training. It has a top speed of 15 mph, and the Pro has the farthest range of any personal transporter available today at 25 miles range per charge.

The Company initially thought that the ZAPPY3 would be great for the consumer market. Over the past year, the Company has revisited its sales strategy and come to recognize that the largest market opportunities are in the industrial and commercial applications. The Company’s primary sales channels are now more clearly defined as security, sporting goods and material handling.

With the increased emphasis on homeland security, there are several product competitors in the security and police market segment. Segway, the most well known, can be found in select police departments and airports and sells for
about $5,500. American Chariot, which is a chariot-like transporter, has entered the market selling between $1,500 to $2,500. Newest to the security transporter business is T3Motion, which is built like a small tank and priced at up to $8,000. The ZAPPY3 meets the need of a majority of the security transportation needs and with an selling price range of $530 to $900, depending on the model purchased, which we believe is the most economical of all offerings.

The ZAPPY3 retail focus has continued strong in 2008. As the product line has gained momentum and market acceptance, we plan to grow distribution in the retail channel through larger regional and specialized chain stores.

The material handling, warehousing, fabrication, and construction industries are the ideal markets for the ZAPPY3 Pro. We are not currently aware of any major competitors in this market. The traditional solution for short distance
transportation has been bicycles. The ZAPPY Pro offers the perfect utility vehicle for shuttling, picking and packing and getting into small areas like elevators. While the Company’s entrance into this market is still in the early stages, the product response has been very favorable, demonstrated by our newly established relationship with Indoff, the largest distributor of material handling equipment in the United States.

The Zapino is an electric scooter that is a great link between ZAP’s personal transporters and electric cars. Not only economical and eco-friendly, the Zapino is powerful with an advanced 3000-watt brushless DC hub motor, perfect for city commuting. Able to reach speeds of 30 MPH, the Zapino is able to keep up with city traffic without contributing to city pollution. The rear wheel hub motor on the Zapino creates more room on board for additional batteries and performance. This innovative drive system eliminates the need for belts or chains with lower overall maintenance. It also delivers a more enjoyable ride because it is nearly silent, accelerates smoothly with no shifting, has no engine vibration, no tailpipe or heat exhaust -- just good, clean fun.
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Off-Road Vehicles

All terrain vehicle (“ATV”) manufacturers recognized in excess of $5.0 billion in revenues in 2006 with the market for ATVs. In the United States alone, approximately 800,000 units were sold in 2006. To date, all of the ATV’s on the market are gas-powered. We believe electric ATV’s have practical environmental benefits over their gas-powered counterparts: they are silent and generate no emissions. Moreover, there are now over 8,000 organic farms in the United States which are committed to reducing pollutants that may put organic certification at risk. The electric ATVs can provide the ruggedness of the traditional ATV in areas never before accessible, while being more versatile than golf carts.

We entered the electric ATV market in 2006 with our ZAP Buzz mini ATV. The Buzz has a 450 watt geared-motor and a top speed of 15 mph with a range of approximately 20 miles. In the 1st quarter of 2007, we introduced the 800 watt “mid size” ATV for sale in the United States and some of our existing ZAP dealers already have placed preorders. We hope to launch a heavy duty ATV in the 3rd quarter 2008 with product features and styling comparable to existing gas-models. We believe our position as an innovator in the electric vehicle market, coupled with first-mover advantage in the electric ATV market, will allow us to capitalize on this market segment. If we are able to capture 1% of the all terrain vehicle market share, it could equate to over $40 million in revenues per year. However, there can be no assurances that we will be able to achieve such market share.
 
Portable Energy - Recharge-It -All Batteries

We believe we were one of the first and now one of the leading producers of rechargeable battery sources using lithium-ion and lithium polymer technology. Through our Recharge-It-All line, we sell battery packs to power or charge a wide range of mobile electronics such as cellular phones, digital cameras and laptops, providing significantly more charge time than currently available technologies. Our Portable Energy devices fall under two product lines: universal chargers and made-for iPOD models. The universal chargers are rechargeable battery packs that extend the use of most small and medium-sized electronic devices up to 2 to 5 times their normal battery life. The made-for iPOD models are a series of portable energy devices designed to work specifically with all the major iPOD products, including the iPOD, iPOD nano, iPOD shuffle and the iPOD with video.

We launched our Portable Energy products at the end of 2006 with marketing targeted to large electronic retailers. Market statistics indicate that there will be over two billion users of mobile electronic devices by the end of 2007.
Our goal with Portable Energy is to provide a solution that helps solve the energy management challenge for electronic and mobile internet users. Today, there are only a few companies that have begun to address the mobile device backup power/charge market. The currently available products include Energizer’s “Energi to Go”, Charge 2 Go, Cell Boost, and Medis Power Pack. We believe that no manufacturer offers rechargeable devices that offer the ability to re-charge a myriad of electronic devices from the same device as effectively as ZAP’s Portable Energy.

In June of 2008 we transferred the assets of the portable energy product line to a new Company called Portable Energy LLC in return for a 50% interest.
 
Risk factors
 
We have a history of losses and our future profitability on a quarterly or annual basis is uncertain, which could have a harmful effect on our business and the value of ZAP’s common stock.

We incurred net losses of $4.9 million, $28 million, $11.9 million, for the 6 months  ended June 30, 2008 and the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 respectively.  We can give no assurance that we will be able to operate profitably in the future.  
 
We face intense competition which could cause us to lose market share.  

In the advanced technology vehicle market in the United States, we compete with large manufacturers, including Honda, Toyota, and Daimler-Chrysler, who have more significant financial resources, established market positions, long-standing relationships with customers and dealers, and who have more significant name recognition, technical, marketing, sales, manufacturing, distribution, financial and other resources than we do.  Each of these companies is currently working to develop, market, and sell advanced technology vehicles in the United States market.  The
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resources available to our competitors to develop new products and introduce them into the marketplace exceed the resources currently available to us.  We also face competition from smaller companies with respect to our consumer products, such as our electric bicycle and scooter.  We expect to face competition from the makers of consumer batteries and small electronics with respect to the ZAP Portable Energy line.  This intense competitive environment may require us to make changes in our products, pricing, licensing, services, distribution, or marketing to develop, maintain, and extend our current technology and market position.  

Changes in the market for electric vehicles could cause our products to become obsolete or lose popularity.  

The electric vehicle industry is in its infancy and has experienced substantial change in the last few years.  To-date, demand for and interest in electric vehicles has been sporadic.  As a result, growth in the electric vehicle industry depends on many factors, including:
 
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continued development of product technology;  
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the environmental consciousness of customers;
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the ability of electric vehicles to successfully compete with vehicles powered by internal combustion engines;
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widespread electricity shortages and the resultant increase in electricity prices, especially in our primary market, California, which could derail our past and present efforts to promote electric vehicles as a practical solution to vehicles which require gasoline; and
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whether future regulation and legislation requiring increased use of nonpolluting vehicles is enacted.
 
We cannot assure you that growth in the electric vehicle industry will continue.  Our business may suffer if the electric vehicle industry does not grow or grows more slowly than it has in recent years or if we are unable to maintain the pace of industry demands.  
 
We may be unable to keep up with changes in electric vehicle technology and, as a result, may suffer a decline in our competitive position.  

Our current products are designed for use with, and are dependent upon, existing electric vehicle technology.  As technologies change, we plan to upgrade or adapt our products in order to continue to provide products with the latest technology.  However, our products may become obsolete or our research and development efforts may not be sufficient to adapt to changes in or create necessary technology.  As a result, our potential inability to adapt and develop the necessary technology may harm our competitive position.  

The failure of certain key suppliers to provide us with components could have a severe and negative impact upon our business.  

We rely on a small group of suppliers to provide us with components for our products, some of whom are located outside of the United States.  If these suppliers become unwilling or unable to provide components, there are a limited number of alternative suppliers who could provide them.  Changes in business conditions, wars, governmental changes, and other factors beyond our control or which we do not presently anticipate could affect our ability to receive components from our suppliers.  Further, it could be difficult to find replacement components if our current suppliers fail to provide the parts needed for these products.  A failure by our major suppliers to provide these components could severely restrict our ability to manufacture our products and prevent us from fulfilling customer orders in a timely fashion.  
 
As described elsewhere, we have entered into a contract with a Brazilian automobile manufacturer, OBVIO, for the delivery of 50,000 flex-fuel vehicles in two different models.  We may not be able to obtain the vehicles that we expect to obtain from OBVIO because OBVIO is a new developer and manufacturer of automobiles in Brazil and there are many risks associated with its design and manufacturing of cars for us, including, but not limited to, risks associated with the constructing its factory, hiring personnel, acquiring equipment, assembling a network of suppliers and developing the vehicle assembly process.  If we cannot get the vehicles from OBVIO that we expect to, our business will be adversely affected.  
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Product liability or other claims could have a material adverse effect on our business.  

The risk of product liability claims, product recalls, and associated adverse publicity is inherent in the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of electrical vehicles.  Although we have product liability insurance for our consumer products for risks of up to an aggregate of $5,000,000, that insurance may be inadequate to cover all potential product claims.  We also carry liability insurance on our automobile products.  Any product recall or lawsuit seeking significant monetary damages either in excess of our coverage, or outside of our coverage, may have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.  We may not be able to secure additional product liability insurance coverage on acceptable terms or at reasonable costs when needed.  A successful product liability claim against us could require us to pay a substantial monetary award.  Moreover, a product recall could generate substantial negative publicity about our products and business and inhibit or prevent commercialization of other future product candidates.  We cannot assure you that such claims and/or recalls will not be made in the future.  

We must devote substantial resources to implementing a product distribution network.  

Our dealers are often hesitant to provide their own financing to contribute to our product distribution network.  As a result, we anticipate that we may have to provide financing or other consignment sale arrangements for dealers who would like to participate as our regional distribution centers.  

The further expansion of our product distribution network will require a significant capital investment and will require extensive amounts of time from our management.  A capital investment such as this presents many risks, foremost among them being that we may not realize a significant return on our investment if the network is not profitable.  Our inability to collect receivables from our dealers could cause us to suffer losses.  Lastly, the amount of time that our management will need to devote to this project may divert them from performing other functions necessary to assure the success of our business.  
 
Failure to manage our growth effectively could adversely affect our business.  

We plan to increase sales and expand our operations substantially during the next several years through internally-generated growth and the acquisition of businesses and products.  

To manage our growth, we believe we must continue to implement and improve our operational, manufacturing, and research and development departments.  We may not have adequately evaluated the costs and risks associated with this expansion, and our systems, procedures, and controls may not be adequate to support our operations.  In addition, our management may not be able to achieve the rapid execution necessary to successfully offer our products and services and implement our business plan on a profitable basis.  The success of our future operating activities will also depend upon our ability to expand our support system to meet the demands of our growing business.  Any failure by our management to effectively anticipate, implement, and manage changes required to sustain our growth would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.  We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully operate acquired businesses, become profitable in the future, or effectively manage any other change.  An inability to successfully operate recently acquired businesses and manage existing business would harm our operations.  
 
The loss of certain key personnel could significantly harm our business.  

The Company’s performance is substantially dependent upon the services of its executive officers and other key employees, as well as on its ability to recruit, retain, and motivate other officers and key employees. Competition for qualified personnel is intense and there are a limited number of people with knowledge of and experience in the advanced technology vehicle industry. The loss of services of any of our officers or key employees, or our inability to hire and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees, will harm our business. Specifically, the loss of Mr. Schneider, our Chief Executive Officer or Mr. Starr, our Director and founder, who is also head of our R&D efforts, whose specialized knowledge of the electric vehicle industry is essential to our business, would be detrimental. We have employment agreements with Mr. Schneider and Mr. Starr that provide for their continued service to the Company until October 1, 2013.
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Regulatory requirements may have a negative impact upon our business.

While our products are subject to substantial regulation under federal, state, and local laws, we believe that the products we have sold are materially in compliance with all applicable laws.  However, to the extent the laws change, or if we introduce new products in the future, some or all of our products may not comply with applicable federal, state, or local laws.  Further, certain federal, state, and local laws and industrial standards currently regulate electrical and electronics equipment.  Although standards for electric vehicles are not yet generally available or accepted as industry standards, our products may become subject to federal, state, and local regulation in the future.  Compliance with this regulation could be burdensome, time consuming, and expensive.

Our automobile products are subject to environmental and safety compliance with various federal and state regulations, including regulations promulgated by the EPA, NHTSA, and Air Resource Board of the State of California, and compliance certification is required for each new model year.  The cost of these compliance activities and the delays and risks associated with obtaining approval can be substantial.  Although the Company had marketed its Smart Car product in the United States, the car must be certified by the California Air Resources Board before it can be sold in California, New York, and three other states.  In addition, the two models of our OBVIO products will need to satisfy all regulatory requirements before they can be sold in the United States.  The risks, delays, and expenses incurred in connection with such compliance could be substantial.  

Manufacturing overseas may cause problems for us.

We have been shifting our manufacturing overseas. There are many risks associated with international business.  These risks include, but are not limited to, language barriers, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, political and economic instability, regulatory compliance difficulties, problems enforcing agreements, and greater exposure of our intellectual property to markets where a high probability of unlawful appropriation may occur.  A failure to successfully mitigate any of these potential risks could damage our business.  
 
We may not be able to protect our internet address.

We currently hold the internet address, http://www.zapworld.com, a portal through which we sell our products.  We may not be able to prevent third parties from acquiring internet addresses that are confusingly similar to our address, which could adversely affect our business.  Governmental agencies and their designees generally regulate the acquisition and maintenance of internet addresses.  However, the regulation of internet addresses in the United States and in foreign countries is subject to change.  As a result, we may not be able to acquire or maintain relevant internet addresses in all countries where we conduct business.

Our success is heavily dependent on protecting our intellectual property rights.  

We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret protections to protect our proprietary technology.  Our success will, in part, depend on our ability to obtain trademarks and patents.  We hold several patents registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  These registrations include both design patents and utility patents.  In addition, we have recently submitted provisional patents which may or may not be afforded the limited protection associated with provisional patents.  We have also registered numerous trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and have several pending at this time.  We cannot assure you that the trademarks and patents issued to us will not be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented, or that the rights granted under those registrations will provide competitive advantages to us.  

We also rely on trade secrets and new technologies to maintain our competitive position.  Although we have entered into confidentiality agreements with our employees and consultants, we cannot be certain that others will not gain access to these trade secrets.  Others may independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets.

We may be exposed to liability for infringing intellectual property rights of other companies.  

Our success will, in part, depend on our ability to operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of others.  Although we have conducted searches and are not aware of any patents and trademarks which our products or their
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use might infringe, we cannot be certain that infringement has not or will not occur.  We could incur substantial costs, in addition to the great amount of time lost, in defending any patent or trademark infringement suits or in asserting any patent or trademark rights, in a suit with another party.  
 
Risk of Unregistered Securities Offering.

In the past, we have had numerous sales of our securities which were not registered under federal or state securities laws.  We have strived to comply with all applicable Federal and state securities laws in connection with our issuances of unregistered securities.  However, to the extent we have not complied, there may be liability for the purchase price of the securities sold together with interest and the potential of regulatory sanctions.

Our stock price and trading volume may be volatile, which could result in substantial losses for our stockholders.

The equity trading markets may experience periods of volatility, which could result in highly variable and unpredictable pricing of equity securities.  The market price of our common stock could change in ways that may or may not be related to our business, our industry or our operating performance and financial condition.  In addition, the trading volume in our common stock may fluctuate and cause significant price variations to occur.  We have experienced significant volatility in the price of our stock over the past few years.  We cannot assure you that the market price of our common stock will not fluctuate or decline significantly in the future. In addition, the stock markets in general can experience considerable price and volume fluctuations.

We have not paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

We have not achieved profitable operations and if we do realize a profit in the future, we anticipate that we will retain all future earnings and other cash resources for the future operation and development of our business.  Accordingly, we do not intend to declare or pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.  Payment of any future dividends will be at the direction of our board of directors after taking into account many factors, including our operating results, financial conditions, current and anticipated cash needs and plans for expansion.

Seasonality and Quarterly Results
The Company’s business is subject to seasonal influences for consumer products. Sales volumes in this industry typically slow down during the winter months, November to March in the U.S. The Company’s auto distribution network is affected by the availability of cars ready to sell to dealers.

Inflation
Our raw materials and finished products and automobiles are sourced from stable, cost-competitive industries. As such, we do not foresee any material inflationary trends for our product sources.
 
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed, furnished or submitted under the Exchange Act. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer also concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
  
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the normal course of business, we may become involved in various legal proceedings. Except as stated below, we know of no pending or threatened legal proceeding to which we are or will be a party which, if successful, might result in a material adverse change in our business, properties or financial condition. However, as with most businesses, we are occasionally parties to lawsuits incidental to our business, none of which are anticipated to have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows. The Company estimates the amount of potential exposure it may have with respect to litigation claims and assessments.

ZAP v. Daimler Chrysler AG, et al., Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. BC342211. On October 28, 2005, ZAP filed a complaint against Daimler Chrysler Corporation and others in the Los Angeles Superior Court in excess of $500 million.. The complaint includes claims for intentional and negligent interference with prospective economic relations, trade libel, defamation, breach of contract - agreement to negotiate in good faith, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unfair competition. The complaint alleges that Daimler Chrysler has engaged in a series of anti-competitive tactics aimed at defaming ZAP and disrupting its third-party business relationships. As a result of the allegations, the complaint requests damages in excess of $500 million and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Daimler Chrysler has successfully filed a motion to quash that complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction. We appealed the matter  to the State of California Supreme Court who concurred with the lower court that we could not obtain personal jurisdiction in California. We have concluded that it will be too costly to continue any further legal action at this time.

ZAP v. Norm Alvis, et al., Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma, Case No. SCV-238419, complaint filed March 27, 2006. Mr. Alvis was engaged by the Company and Rotoblock Corporation (“Rotoblock”) as a consultant to perform public relations work on behalf of the Company and Rotoblock. As consideration for Mr. Alvis’ consent to the contract with the Company, the Company provided Mr. Alvis with use of a motor home worth approximately $306,000. The Company then sued Mr. Alvis, claiming he failed to perform his obligations under the contract and refused to return the consideration he received therefore (i.e. the motor home). The Company is seeking either the return of the motor home or $500,000 in damages. Mr. Alvis initially did not respond to the complaint, which prompted the Company to take his default on May 9, 2006. The court then entered a default judgment on May 16, 2006, on which date the Company obtained a writ of possession allowing it to reclaim possession of the disputed motor home. On June 18, 2006, Mr. Alvis moved the court to set aside the default and default judgment and to vacate its order authorizing issuance of the writ of possession. The court agreed to set aside the default judgments, but it left intact the writ of possession. The court also required Mr. Alvis to pay the Company $1,000 as compensation for forcing the Company to initially take his default. Mr. Alvis has paid the Company the required $1,000. Mr. Alvis then filed (1) an answer denying the Company’s allegations, and (2) a cross-claim against the Company, Steve Schneider in his individual capacity, and Rotoblock, alleging two counts of breach of contract, one common count of work, labor, and services received, and one count of fraud. All of Mr. Alvis’ claims relate to the two contracts he executed with the Company and Rotoblock. Mr. Alvis claims he provided services to the Company and Rotoblock pursuant to these contracts but received no consideration in exchange therefore.
 
For the fraud claim, the defendant claims the Company and Schneider executed the contracts with no intent to perform. Mr. Alvis has prayed for damages of $2,000,000, interest according to proof, punitive damages, and an order directing the Company to perfect title to the motor home. Mr. Alvis then moved the court to quash the writ of possession.  The parties attended mediation on March 4, 2008 and reached a tentative settlement.  On June 3, 2008, the parties entered into a formal Settlement Agreement by which the matter was resolved according to the following terms:  (1) a mutual release of all claims; (2) ZAP would pay $25,000 to Mr. Alvis;. (3) ZAP would issue to Alvis $25,000 worth of shares of restricted ZAP common stock; (4) ZAP would issue Alvis warrants for 100,000 shares of restricted ZAP common stock, at a strike price of $.70 per share; and (5) ZAP would transfer title of disputed motor home directly to a third party purchases designated by Alvis.  ZAP performed all of its obligations under the Settlement Agreement, and the lawsuit was thereafter dismissed with prejudice on June 20, 2008. We have provided for this settlement in our results of operations.
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Robert Chauvin; Mary Chauvin; Rajun Cajun, Inc. dba ZAP of Carson City, dba ZAP of Reno, dba ZAP of Sparks (“Robert Chauvin, et al.”) v. Voltage Vehicles; ZAP; ZAP Power Systems Inc.; ZAPWORLDCOM; Elliot Winfield; Steven Schneider; Phillip Terrazzi; Max Scheder-Breschin; Renay Cude; [sic] and Does I-XX, Second Judicial District Court State of Nevada, County of Washoe, Case No. CV06 02767. On November 17, 2006, Robert Chauvin, et al. filed a complaint alleging breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, breach of warranties, fraud/misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, quantum merit or unjust enrichment, civil conspiracy, violation of Security [sic] and Exchange Act/federal securities law, and deceptive trade practices, pursuant to a License Agreement (for a distribution license) entered into between Rajun Cajun, Inc. dba ZAP of Carson City, dba ZAP of Reno, dba ZAP of Sparks (“Rajun Cajun”) and Voltage Vehicles. The complaint seeks general damages in an amount in excess of $10,000, special damages in an amount in excess of $10,000, punitive damages in an amount in excess of $10,000, attorneys’ fees and cost of suit, for judgment in an amount equal to treble actual damages, and recession in the amounts of $397,900 and $120,000. On January 19, 2007, defendants Voltage Vehicles and ZAP filed a Motion to Dismiss on the grounds that the License Agreement entered into between Rajun Cajun and Voltage contains a forum selection clause designating Sonoma County, State of California as the only appropriate forum. The court granted that Motion on April 13, 2007. In its order on that motion, the court also found that all other motions pending in the Nevada court in this matter are now moot. (As of that time, the following motions were still pending: (1) Chauvin, et al.’s Notices of Intent to Take Default against two of the named corporate defendants and against the individual defendants, except Renay Cude; (2) a Motion to Quash Service of Process or Alternatively for Dismissal by each of the individual defendants and both of the defunct corporate defendants; and (3) Chauvin, et al.’s Motion for Publication of Summons against the named individual defendants.)
 
Voltage Vehicles v. Rajun Cajun, et al., Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma, Case No. SCV 240179, filed February 9, 2007. (This suit is related to the Nevada case of Robert Chauvin, et al. v. Voltage Vehicles, et al. discussed immediately above.) In its complaint, Voltage Vehicles requests Declaratory Relief against Rajun Cajun, asking the Court to declare that the License Agreement between those two parties does not grant Rajun Cajun an exclusive dealership in northern Nevada to distribute Voltage Vehicle products and that Voltage Vehicles has performed its obligations under the License Agreement. On May 24, 2007, Rajun Cajun filed a Cross-Complaint in substantially the same form as the Complaint filed in Nevada, alleging breach of contract, breach of the covenant of the good faith, etc. The Cross-Complaint seeks general damages in an amount in excess of $25,000, special damages in an amount in excess of $25,000, punitive damages in an amount in excess of $25,000, attorneys’ fees and cost of suit, for judgment in the amount equal to treble actual damages, and rescission in the amounts of $397,900 and $120,000, plus interest. Cross-Defendants intend to vigorously defend against the claims set forth in the Cross-Complaint and so, on August 22, 2007, Cross-Defendants filed both a special demurrer for abatement to prohibit Cross-Complainants from maintaining a cross-complaint and a demurrer to the Cross-Complaint itself. On February 11, 2008 ZAP and Voltage Vehicles filed a demurrer to Cross-complainants’ third through fifteenth causes of action. A hearing on that demurer is currently set for June 11, 2008.  In its tentative ruling, the Court ruled in ZAP and Voltage Vehicles’ favor and granted Rajun Cajun leave to file a Second Amended Cross-Complaint.  Rajun Cajun did not contest the ruling, which then became the order of the Court.  In the interim, the individual third party defendants were served with the First Amended Cross-Complaint.  On April 25, 2008, Steven Schneider and Renay Cude [sic] filed a demurrer to causes of action eight through fifteen of the First Amended Cross-Complaint.  A hearing on that demurrer was set for August 6, 2008.  After receipt of the demurrer, and prior to that hearing, Rajun Cajun agreed to dismiss Steven Schneider and Renay Cude [sic].  A stipulation to that effect was filed on July 23, 2008, and the demurrer was taken off calendar accordingly.  On June 6, 2008, Maximillian Scheder-Bieschin filed an answer to the First Amended Cross-Complaint.  The remaining individual Cross-defendants have yet to appear.  It is anticipated that Rajun Cajun will file a Second Amended Cross-complaint.  The next case management conference is scheduled for September 23, 2008.  In the meantime, discovery is ongoing.
 
CIT Communications Finance Corporation v. ZAP, formerly known as ZapWorld.com and as Zap Power Systems, and DOES 1-20, complaint filed on February 26, 2008, Case No. 242445, in the Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma.  CIT Communications Finance Corporation (“CIT”) has served ZAP with a complaint, an application for writ of possession, and an application for writ of attachment.
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CIT’s complaint and its applications for the two writs are based on three telephone equipment leases CIT alleges it has with ZAP, through predecessors in interest.  The Complaint includes five causes of action:  (1) breach of written lease agreements; (2) recovery of personal property; (3) conversion; (4) quantum valebant; and (5) quantum meruit or unjust enrichment.  For each of those claims, CIT alleges that ZAP entered into the leases, never returned the equipment, and, in or about June 2002, ceased payment of amounts owed under the leases.  CIT is now seeking both return of the equipment and a monetary award covering amounts owed under the leases.  More particularly, for its breach of contract claim, CIT is seeking recovery of $108,967.26 allegedly owed on the leases.   On its recovery of personal property claim, CIT is seeking either return of all the leased equipment or a monetary damages to cover the value of the leased equipment.  On the conversion claim, CIT is seeking general damages for ZAP’s continued possession and use of the equipment, as well as punitive damages based on a claim that ZAP’s actions were malicious, willful, and oppressive.  On its quantum valebant and quantum meruit claims, CIT is seeking general damages for the value of ZAP’s continued use and possession of the equipment since June 24, 2002.  CIT is also seeking reimbursement of all of its attorneys’ fees and costs of suit, as well as any additional legal and equitable relief that the court may deem proper.  ZAP’s Answer to the Complaint was filed on April 24, 2008.  CIT has also applied for both a writ of possession, seeking return of all of the leased equipment, and a writ of attachment, seeking attachment of $122,588.26 against ZAP.  The hearing on CIT’s writ applications was held on June 3, 2008.  At that hearing, the Court denied CIT’s application for writ of attachment, finding that CIT had not proven, based on the record to date, that it was more likely than not to prevail at trial on its breach of contract cause of action against ZAP.  The Court did, however, grant CIT’s application for writ of possession, finding no dispute between the parties regarding ZAP’s willingness to give to CIT all components of the at-issue telephone equipment still in ZAP’s possession.  Given ZAP’s multiple offers to date to cooperate in returning any such equipment, the Court refused CIT’s demand that ZAP be required to post a bond to support the writ of possession.  The writ of possession was issued on June 17, 2008, but, to date, ZAP is unaware of any action by CIT to enforce that writ.  On June 20, 2008, ZAP sent CIT an Offer to Compromise, offering to settle the matter with ZAP’s payment to CIT of $2,500, inclusive of attorneys’ fees and costs to date.  CIT has not responded to that offer.  A Case Management Conference was set for June 30, 2008, but the court continued that Conference until September 25, 2008. We are in the process of preparing written discovery requests and will be serving same on CIT shortly.  We intend to vigorously defend against these claims.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following lists sales of unregistered securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 that were not previously included in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB or a Current Report on Form 8-K.   We relied on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) for the issuance of these securities.  Except as stated below, no underwriting discounts or commissions were payable with respect to any of the following transactions. The offer and sale of the following securities was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Rule 506 insofar as (1) except as stated below, each of the investors was accredited within the meaning of Rule 501(a); (2) the transfer of the securities were restricted by the company in accordance with Rule 502(d); (3) there were no more than 35 non-accredited investors in any transaction within the meaning of Rule 506(b), after taking into consideration all prior investors under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act within the twelve months preceding the transaction; and (4) none of the offers and sales were effected through any general solicitation or general advertising within the meaning of Rule 502(c).

On  May 5, 2008, the Company issued 287,000 shares of common stock for settlement of a note payable and interest  valued at $134,900.
 
On June 2, 2008 the Company issued the following: 5,412 shares of common stock for professional services valued at $5,250, common stock of 108,696 shares valued at $105,435 in settlement of a dispute with outside parties, 10,000 shares for an asset purchase valued at $9,700 and shares of 25,773 valued at $25,000 for a donation to a charity for earthquake relief in China.
 
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not Applicable
 
Item 5. Other Information

 Not Applicable
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Item 6. Exhibits

2.1       Approved Second Amended Plan of Reorganization, dated as June 20, 2002. (5)

3.1       Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. (4)

3.2       Certificate of Determination of Series SA Convertible Preferred Stock. (14)

4.1       Form of common share purchase warrant of the Company held by Fusion Capital Fund II, L.P. (6)

4.2       Form of Series B common stock purchase warrant of the Company. (14)

4.3       Form of Series K common stock purchase warrant of the Company. (14)

10.1      Settlement Agreement between ZAPWORLD.COM, Ridgewood ZAP, LLC, and the Shareholders dated June 27, 2001. (3)

10.3      2004 Consultant Stock Plan. (7)

10.4      Convertible Promissory Note, dated April 26, 2004, issued to Banks Living Trust. (1)

10.5      Purchase and Sale Agreement dated March 7, 2003 between ATOCHA Land LLC and ZAP. (3)

10.6      Promissory Note $2,000,000 - Atocha Land LLC and ZAP. (3)

10.7      Warrant Agreement dated April 26, 2004, issued to Banks Living Trust.  (1)

10.8      Common Stock Purchase Agreement between ZAP and Fusion Capital Fund II, LLC. (6)

10.9      Registration Rights Agreement between ZAP and Fusion Capital Fund II, LLC. (6)

10.10     Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant between ZAP and Fusion Capital Fund II, LLC (6)

10.11     Agreement for Consulting Services with Evan Rapoport dated January 8, 2004. (1)

10.12     Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 12, 2004 with Jeffrey Banks for purchase of various autos (1)

10.13     Agreement for Private Placement Investment received dated April 14, 2004 with Phi-Nest Fund LLP (1)

10.14     Consulting Agreement dated April 21, 2004 with Elexis International (1)
 
10.15     Consulting Agreement dated April 21, 2004 with Sunshine 511 Holdings (1)
 
10.16     Definitive Stock Agreement dated October 25, 2004 with Smart-Automobile, LLC (2)
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10.17     Master Distribution Agreement between Apollo Energy Systems, Inc. and Voltage Vehicles Corporation, a subsidiary of ZAP. (8)

10.18     ZAP Floor Line and Dealer Development Agreement with Clean Air Motors, LLC for a $45 Million Floor Plan Line of Credit for Qualified ZAP Dealers (9)

10.19     Exclusive Purchase, License and Supply Agreement between Smart Automobile, LLC and ZAP. (10)

10.20     Amendment dated November 15, 2004 to previous consulting agreement with Sunshine Holdings 511 (14)

10.21     Secured Promissory Note Payable dated December 30, 2004 with Phi-Nest Fund, LLP. (14)

10.22     ZAP assignment of 2.9 million shares of Restricted Common Stock to Phi-Nest Fund, LLP as collateral on note payable (14)

10.23     Promissory note receivable dated January 6, 2005 for $1 million loan  due from Smart Automobile, LLC and Thomas Heidemann (President Smart Automobile, LLC) (14)

10.24     Security Agreement dated January 6, 2005 from Smart Automobile, LLC and Thomas Heidemann (President Smart Automobile, LLC) to secure loan above. (14)

10.25     Common Stock Purchase Agreement between ZAP and Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP (14)

10.26     Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant between ZAP and Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP (14)

10.27     Common Stock Purchase Agreement between ZAP and Lazarus Investment Partners LLP (14)

10.28     Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant between ZAP and Lazarus Investment Partners LLP (14)

10.29     Termination of Common Stock Purchase Agreement between ZAP and Fusion Capital Fund II, LLC (11)

10.30     Financing Agreement between ZAP and Surge Capital II, LLC (12)

10.31     Exclusive Purchase, License, and Supply Agreement between ZAP and Obvio! Automotoveiculos S.P.E. Ltda (13)

10.36     Agreement dated July 14, 2006 between ZAP, Thomas Heidemann and Smart Automobile (15)

10.37     Amendment Agreement Dated August 30, 2006 between ZAP and Smart Automobile LLC (16)

10.38     Exclusive Distribution Agreement dated May 1, 2005, as supplemented by a letter dated June 9, 2006 (17)

10.39     ZAP Guarantee (18)

10.40     Shandong Jindalu Vehicle Co., Ltd. Guarantee (19)

10.41     Joint Venture Negotiations dated September 21, 2006 (20)

10.42     Security Purchase Agreement between ZAP and Certain Institutional Investors (21)

10.43     Purchase and Amendment Agreement between ZAP and Certain Institutional Investors (22)

10.44     Form of Convertible

10.45     Form or Warrant

10.46     Purchase order from the Electric Vehicle Company, LLC (“EVC”) for 10,000 of its Xebra 2007 model year electric vehicles
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10.47     Distribution agreement this week with PML FlightLink Limited (PML) for the purchase of an advanced wheel motor and control system

10.48     Joint Venture Agreement with Youngman Automobile Co., Ltd to manufacture, market and distribute electric a and hybrid vehicles for the worldwide passenger car, truck and bus

10.49     Form SB-2 Registration of Common Stock incorporated by reference to SEC filing on September 24, 2007 effective on October 2, 2007.

10.50     Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement with Gemini Master Fund,LTD and Gemini Strategies,LLC dated May 7, 2008.(22)

10.51     Note Purchase Agreement with Al Yousuf dated May 8,2008.(22)

10.52     Promissory Note in favor of AlYousuf LLC,dated July 30, 2008 and Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases, Rents and Security Agreement and Fixture Filing by ZAP in favor of Al Yousuf LLC, dated July 30, 2008.(23)

21.1      List of subsidiaries. (3)

31.1      Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(22)

31.2      Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as Adopted Pursuant to  Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (22)

32.1      Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.  Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (22)

32.2      Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley  Act of 2002. (22)

(1)     Previously Filed as an exhibit to the Registrants’s Form 8-K for the quarter ended March 31, 2004 and incorporated by reference.
(2)     Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Form 8-K of November 6, 2004 and incorporated by reference.
(3)     Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003 and incorporated by reference.
(4)     Previously filed with Pre-effective Amendment Number 3 to Form SB-2 registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2001.
(5)     Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Form 8-K of October 20, 2002 and incorporated by reference.
(6)     Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 22, 2004 and incorporated by reference.
(7)     Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-117560) on July 22, 2004.
(8 )    Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(9)     Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10QSB for the period ended June 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(10)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
(11)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
(12)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
(13)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
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(14)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 20, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(15)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 6, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(16)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(17)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(18)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(19)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(20)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
(21)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2007and incorporated herein by reference.
(22)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the period ended March 31, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
(23)   Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2008and incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
     
 
ZAP
     
Dated:   August 13, 2008 
By:  
/s/ Steven Schneider
 
Name:   Steven Schneider
 
Title:     Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) 
 
     
 
ZAP
     
Dated:   August 13, 2008 
By:  
/s/ William Hartman
 
Name:   William Hartman
 
Title:     Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 
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