The Archipelago Exchange(SM) (ArcaEx(R)) Announces Exclusive Listing of ZAP CHICAGO, June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Archipelago Exchange(SM) (ArcaEx(R)), the world's largest fully-electronic stock exchange, today announced that Zero Air Pollution(R) (ZAP), a leader in the advancement of transportation technologies and energy products, has listed exclusively on ArcaEx, a facility of the Pacific Exchange, under the four character ticker symbol: ZAPZ. "Like ArcaEx, ZAP is a leader and an innovator in their industry, and we look forward to serving as a fair and transparent marketplace for the company and its shareholders," said Jerry Putnam, CEO of the Archipelago Exchange. "We are excited to list on an exchange that focuses on efficiency much like we do," said Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP. "ArcaEx offers ZAP the opportunity to increase awareness in the investor community." In addition to providing the advantages of electronic trading, ArcaEx enables NYSE-, Amex- and Nasdaq-listed companies and their investors to reap the benefits of ArcaEx's investor focused market structure. ArcaEx operates as an all-electronic auction market, with an open limit order book matching buyers and sellers directly based on simple price and time priority, leveling the playing field for all market participants. Currently over 230 companies are listed on ArcaEx, a facility of the Pacific Exchange. In addition to its own listings, the exchange trades all NYSE, Nasdaq, and Amex listed stocks. Archipelago Holdings, Inc., the parent company of ArcaEx, announced on January 3, 2005 that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PCX Holdings, Inc., parent company of the Pacific Exchange and PCX Equities, Inc. About ArcaEx Archipelago Holdings (PCX:AX) operates The Archipelago Exchange(SM) (ArcaEx(R)) the first totally open all-electronic stock exchange in the United States. ArcaEx trades all Nasdaq-listed equity securities and exchange listed equity securities, including those listed on the New York Stock Exchange(R), American Stock Exchange(R), and Pacific Exchange(R). In addition to offering core execution services, ArcaEx provides corporate clients with listing services and innovative data products. In 2004, Archipelago launched ArcaVision to provide corporate and trading clients with more transparent market data, analytical tools and access to market-wide and ArcaEx specific trading information. Archipelago Holdings completed its initial public offering in August 2004. For more information please visit http://www.arcaex.com/. About ZAP ZAP, Zero Air Pollution(R), has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies and energy products since 1994. ZAP serves the multi-billion- dollar markets for next-generation transportation and power products through three divisions: ZAP Automotive; ZAP Personal Transportation; and ZAP Energy. The Company has delivered more than 90,000 fuel-efficient and pollution-free vehicles powered by gasoline, electric, hydrogen and other fuels to customers in more than 75 countries around the world. ZAP holds exclusive license from Smart-Automobile LLC to deliver the popular European-made Smart Car, a high-efficiency gas vehicle, to the American marketplace. ZAP "Americanizes" the Smart Car to meet U.S. federal and state safety and emissions standards. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation have approved a Smart Car model Americanized by ZAP for domestic use in 45 U.S. states. ZAP is not affiliated with, or authorized by, smart gmbh, the manufacturer of SMART automobiles, or the smartUSA division of Mercedes-Benz LLC, the exclusive authorized U.S. importer and distributor of those vehicles. ZAP purchases its vehicles from non-affiliated direct importer Smart-Automobile LLC. The Company's all-electric vehicles include the ZAP Intimidator LUV and ZAP Worldcar neighborhood and urban electric cars, ZAPPY(R) Scooters, Mobility Scooters, Bikes and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). These products offer convenient, dependable and fun transportation that's heavy duty, powerful and noise-free. The ZAP Portable Energy division has developed a next-generation, multi- use battery for electronic products that delivers up to four times the power of typical batteries, to charge or power a variety of devices, including cell phones, digital cameras, DVD and MP3 players, camcorders and laptops. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com/. For investor-specific information, please visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/html/zap.htm. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on Archipelago's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Archipelago's actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. There can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause Archipelago's results to differ materially from current expectations include: general economic and business conditions, industry trends, competitive conditions, regulatory developments as well as other risks or factors identified in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including its Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004 which is available on the Company's website at http://www.archipelago.com/. You should not place undue reliance on forward- looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except for any obligation to disclose material information under the Federal securities laws, Archipelago undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Contact: Archipelago Margaret Nagle 312-442-7083 DATASOURCE: Archipelago Exchange CONTACT: Margaret Nagle, Archipelago, +1-312-442-7083 Web site: http://www.archipelago.com/ http://www.zapworld.com/ http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/html/zap.htm http://www.arcaex.com/

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