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US Forest Service

October 2011

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• 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

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 2005-2015

Mandates for Change

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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•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

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• 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

e-ride – The Vehicle

With Solar Panel

Battery positioning: ease of maintenance and efficient cabling

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• 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

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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

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• 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