US Forest Service October 2011

1. US Forest Service October 2011

2. Energy Challenge: Cost and National Security Mandates for Change Present Situation • US oil demand is 19.15 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 • 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 2005-2015

3. The need for Electric Utility Vehicles • 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

4. The need for Electric Utility Vehicles • 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.

5. The e-ride Solution • 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 “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. The e-ride Solution • 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

7. The e-ride Rechargable Solution • 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

8. The e-ride Solution – Current Customers • 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 “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

9. e-ride – The Vehicle • 40-50 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 Battery positioning: ease of maintenance and efficient cabling With Solar Panel

10. Antarctic/Cold Weather Success • 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. • 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 • 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 • Years Dollars

12. e-ride Summary • 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