1 US Forest Service October 2011

2 US oil demand is MBPD and 2/3 is used for transportation US spends $1B per day importing oil 5 billion gallons of fuel used in military operations in 2010 ($13.2B) 13.4 M gallons used by USFS ($35M) The DOD has over 200,000 non- tactical, fossil fuel burning vehicles in their fleet USFS has over 20,000 vehicles in their fleet Energy Challenge: Cost and National Security Present Situation Goal: Reduce US oil imports by 33% by 2025 Reduce Fed Govt energy use by 30% by 2015 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007) By 31 Dec 2015 all new Fed Govt vehicles need to use alternate fuel Presidential Memo of 24 May 2011 DOE/DOD Net Zero Programs 2% annual fuel demand decrease 20% decrease in fuel usage Mandates for Change

3 To reduce cost and Fossil Fuel Dependence “One Size Fits All” is no longer practical Fossil Fuel Fleet operating costs are usually 70-80% higher than electric vehicles A large number of non-Tactical vehicles in the Federal Fleet are of the light duty (LD) truck category or smaller Installation management Facility and utility maintenance Airfield maintenance and management personnel Most rarely travel more than 50 miles per day and rarely need to go over 25mph Facility campuses Flightlines Military installations The need for Electric Utility Vehicles

4 The US Forest Service has over 20,000 vehicles Includes 11,100 vehicles in the pickup/utility vehicle category The USFS is under a number of mandates including: 2% annual reduction in fuel demand 20% total reduction in fuel demand from 2005 to 2015 –USFS is not on track to meet this mandate Greenhouse gas reduction plan by agency for 2020 Use of PHEV when life cycle costs show equivalent values Electric powered utility vehicles can help the US Forest Service meet these mandates and more importantly reduce operating costs for a portion of the USFS pickup/utility vehicle fleet. The need for Electric Utility Vehicles

5 Proven Performance – 1500 already in service Fully American Made – superior quality Not just a golf cart with options Durable – Successful in all climates from the Antarctic to the Tropics McMurdo Station in Antarctica Kwajalein Island Easy to Maintain Direct Drive with minimal moving parts Proprietary “easy use” Battery Maintenance System The e-ride Solution “They’re roomy enough to hold supplies for a full day’s work are easy for my workers to operate and are safe to drive” – Wisc State Park Superintendent

6 Cost effective and affordable Less expensive than a small pickup Versatile – multiple options and models available Drive down cost, reduce energy usage and help meet Federal and DOD mandates and requirements Less than 5 cents per mile to operate 70-80% less expensive than similar fossil fuel powered vehicles The e-ride Solution

7 e-ride vehicles are available with a solar recharging option 400 watt PV system Recharge system can provide up to 15 miles per day Price is about $3000 additional per vehicle Some users never need to plug in the vehicle in the “grid” and cost less than 5 cents per mile to operate 70-80% less expensive than similar fossil fuel powered vehicles 115/120 volt service option as an outlet for power tools and devices The e-ride Rechargable Solution

8 Multiple DoD and Govt Sites Antarctic Research Facility Multiple Major Universities Commercial Industries Large US Aircraft Manufacturer Designated a viable replacement for for US Post Office Long Life Delivery Vehicles The e-ride Solution – Current Customers “In the winter when our gas-powered vehicles won’t start, we use our E-Ride vehicles instead, in specific applications. They always start right up regardless of the temps. In fact, they’re parked outside every night—no garage—and they start just fine” – University of Wisconsin, Madison

mile range Weight and capability of light duty truck Plug in to standard 120V outlet Quick Recharge Option Proprietary Battery Maintenance System Life Expectancy – 20 Years Corrosion Resistant – Aluminum Chassis Licensable and safe for on street driving Solar Panel Option for extended range e-ride – The Vehicle With Solar Panel Battery positioning: ease of maintenance and efficient cabling

10 Location: McMurdo Research Station/University of Wisconsin Customer: National Renewable Energy Laboratory/Raytheon Polar Services/University of Wisc Need: Easily Deployable, Non- Fossil Fuel Burning Vehicles with cold weather durability and capability. Antarctic/Cold Weather Success Results Logging 140 miles per month in Antarctic Conditions with no issues “In the winter when our gas-powered vehicles won’t start, we use our E-Ride vehicles instead, in specific applications. They always start right up regardless of the temps. In fact, they’re parked outside every night—no garage—and they start just fine” – Univ of Wisconsin RFQ for additional vehicles to replace gas vehicles Easily Deployed

11 US Post Office Validation Dollars Years Need: Reduce Fossil Fuel usage and Fleet Lifecycle Costs Results: Use of e-ride vehicles will cost 90¢ per mile less than current vehicle fleet. In addition, e-ride purchase costs $7000 less per vehicle Outcome: e-ride vehicle life cycle costs are 1/3 the cost of current vehicle fleet

12 Dramatically reduce fleet operating costs 70-80% reduction in per mile operating cost 20 year projected life provides superb life-cycle cost advantages Superb replacements for current fossil fuel burning non-tactical LD vehicles Superb Life Cycle cost advantages Proven performance in all climates Meet Federal Mandates and Requirements e-ride Summary