Released on: December 27, 2007, 10:01 am

Press Release Author: InvestorIdeas.com

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close- Up on Ethanol Stocks
and Sustainable & Electric Transportation, Green Automotive Stocks

Press Release Body: POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC - December 21, 2007,
www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading investor news and research portal for the
renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, presents a sector close- up on
alternative fuel and fuel efficient technology stocks following the passage of the
Energy Bill. Ethanol stocks received a much needed boost, on the mandate of higher
fuel economy standards, reduction of dependence on foreign oil and annual production
of renewable fuels to increase to 36 Billion gallons by 2022.

According to Calyon Securities analyst, Kelly Dougherty, "The ethanol stocks should
respond favorably to the recent passage of the Energy Bill as the sector should
benefit from the increased domestic RFS which mandates use of 36 billion gallons
annually by 2022. This should alleviate oversupply fears as more demand will be
mandated with a funded path toward further infrastructure build-out and
commercialization of cellulosic ethanol, which should support higher future ethanol
prices."

Additionally Calyon Securities commented," The increased RFS should result in
continued infrastructure build-out, opening of new markets, and increased
discretionary blending along the path to commercialization of cellulosic which
should support higher ethanol prices. We believe VSE/USBE will be well-positioned
given its larger scale and potential for lower costs as well as its innovative
stance on new technologies (corn oil extraction and investments in cellulosic
ethanol)."

VeraSun Energy Corporation (VSE) issued the following statement December 19th, "We
applaud the work of our leaders in Washington, D.C., for their vision in putting our
country on a path toward greater energy diversity and sustainability. The expanded
Renewable Fuels Standard will significantly reduce our country's dependence on
foreign oil and extend our nation's fuel stream."

Another milestone in the Energy Bill is the requirement for a significant increase
in average fuel economy to a 35 mpg fuel economy standard by 2020.

Electric Vehicle manufacturer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) CEO Steve Schneider, noted, "Our
plug- in electric cars and trucks exceed current and future standards with zero
emissions and costs at 3 cents per mile for electricity."

For investors following alternative fuel and fuel efficient technologies,
RenewableEnergyStocks.com features a directory of renewable energy stocks including
biofuel, and Electric Vehicle (EV), battery technology and related stocks.

Sector Close-Up - Ethanol and Sustainable & Electric Transportation, Green
Automotive Stocks
(As of close December 20th, 2007)

Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (Market, News), with a 52 week range of $4.20 - $18.79, closed
at $9.14.
Verasun Energy, Corp. (Market, News) closed at $15.71, up $0.45 (2.95%) for the day.
Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc., (Market, News) another ethanol stock with a 52
week range of $8.52 -$ 25.00 and closed up $1.20 at $11.74 .
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (Market, News) closed at $43.29, up 1.91 (4.62%).
BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc., a cellulose ethanol company, also issued a statement
relating to the Energy Bill, closed at $3.20.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp (Market, News),a provider of natural gas (CNG and LNG) for
transportation in North America closed at $15.00.
Advanced Battery Technologies Inc. (Market, News), a company that manufactures, and
distributes rechargeable PLI battery cells using lithium cobalt oxide anodes, has a
52 week range of $ 0.56 - $9.66.
Altair Nanotechnologies Inc., (Market, News) recently funded by Dubai conglomerate,
Al Yousuf L.L.C. for $40 million, the battery maker has a 52 week range of $2.48 -
$5.45 and closed on December 20th at $4.25.
ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP), electric car manufacturer, also announced a $5 million Private
Placement with the Dubai conglomerate, Al Yousuf L.L.C., as well as the addition of
Mr. Eqbal Al-Yousuf to the Board of Directors, has a 52 week range of $0.68- $1.47 .

Additionally RenewableEnergyStocks.com features the Driving Green Podcast, providing
insight into the highways of the future. Recent audio interviews/Podcasts include:
"Driving Green, Interview with Christina Page, Yahoo!'s Director of Climate and
Energy Strategy"
http://investorideas.com/Podcasts/audio/102607.mp3
and
"Investorideas.com renewable energy and environmental interview with Mary Nichols,
Chairman of the California Air Resources Board, recognized as one of Governor
Schwarzenegger\'s most senior advisors on climate change."
http://investorideas.com/Podcasts/audio/120407.mp3

About Featured Showcase Company, Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP):
ZAP has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies since 1994, delivering
over 100,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. At the forefront of
fuel-efficient transportation with new technologies including energy efficient gas
systems, hydrogen, electric, fuel cell, ethanol, hybrid and other innovative power
systems, ZAP has a joint venture to manufacture electric and hybrid vehicles with
Youngman Automotive Group, one of China\'s leading manufacturers of buses and trucks.
ZAP is developing a high-performance crossover SUV electric car concept called ZAP-X
engineered by Lotus Engineering. ZAP is also developing a new generation of vehicles
using advanced nanotech batteries with Advanced Battery Technologies. The Company
recently announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Al Yousuf Group to
expand its international vehicle distribution. ZAP also makes an innovative, new
portable energy technology that manages power for mobile electronics from cell
phones to laptops. (Advertisement)
http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/CO/ZAAP/Default.asp

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Dawn Van Zant 800.665.0411
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com,
Source: RenewableEnergyStocks.com, ZAP


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Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com,