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from M. Manuel RoncoMEGA Brand ManagerEDITO3

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Throughout 2009 and 2010 MEGA Vehicles have emerged as a key player in response to the need for environmental solutions in local transport.

Since 2002 MEGA vehicles have consistently developed a versatile and diversified range of eco-friendly vehicles :

Utilising both 100 % Electric and Low CO2 emission diesel engine technology in compact utility vehicles : MEGA Multi-truck quadricycles and MEGA Worker burden carriers.

100 % electric 3 door hatchback vehicles designed for city use : MEGA e-City quadricycles.

To date we have produced over 10,000 MEGA vehicles of which, we have over 2 000 electric variants operating on the roads of Europe and North America.

At MEGA we have always based our development on four guiding principles :

• Knowledge :

AIXAM-MEGA specialises in ultra light vehicle design and manufacturing. And consequently have been the industry leader for over 25 years.

This expertise in developing products which maximise weight and energy efficiency is essential if we are to control and minimise the release of CO2. Our MEGA products are construc-ted utilising the expertise available in our network of high-tech industrial plants, this enables a high degree of quality control during the manufacturing process, from the chassis to the final product.

• A local service :

MEGA is at the heart of the industry. With 600 dealers in Europe and 200 dealers in the United States we are conse-quently very close to our end user customers.

• A wide range of products and flexibility :

At MEGA we understand our customers and their market segments ; this allows us to develop the correct vehicle options for the differing market demands.

Professionals :

Local authorities or private service companies : The MEGA range as been developed specifically to provide solutions for the issues of waste collection, park and garden mainte-nance or between site deliveries.

Industry or secure sites (military bases, power plants, hospitals, universities etc) : we have developed in recent years a comprehensive range of services, which can include on-site maintenance of vehicle fleets, if necessary.

Local trade : Short distance, multi-drop delivery services, or food distribution operations.

Custom applications : The vehicle also lends itself excee-ding well to a vast range of specialist body designs and adaptation’s.

Private Individuals :

Part of the MEGA Multitruck range of vehicles can also be driven without a licence in certain countries. This offers a practical and cheap solution for individuals wishing to have a small vehicle with a high volume body (3 m3 in the van version)

Following its success in London, MEGA e-City is now avai-lable in many other countries including applications for car sharing.

• A high capacity for innovation :

2010 : MEGA innovates again by introducing high-tech lithium batteries for part of its range.

MEGA also offers the best-selling convertible Scouty in its MEGA e-Scouty version - 100 % electric with Lithium batteries as well.

MEGA takes advantage of the excellent versatility of Multi-truck to present a special version for mail distribution.

In essence we are always grateful to our customers for their continued support and we invite you to further discover our advanced design solutions.

from M. Manuel RoncoMEGA Brand Manager

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LOCATIONTwo industrial sites in the French Rhône-Alpes region.

Large Sales network in Europe and in the United States.

www.mega-vehicles.com

Aix Les Bains - Head officeAssembly line

AIXAM-MEGA is a manufacturing group located in the Rhône-Alpes region, in Aix-les-Bains (Savoie) and Chanas (Isère).The manufacture of the main components such as body and frame, the final assembly and the highest standards of quality control are all performed by qualified personnel at our ultramodern facilities.Covering an area of 8 hectares more than 12000

vehicles are produced each year for delivery all other the world.Mega is also a 27 years experience company, more than 200 000 vehicles sold and a network of more than 600 distributors throughout Europe and North America. Subsidiary companies, importers or distributors are trained to work to our specific sales and technical methods and procedures.

AIXAM is a manufacturing group located in the Rhône-Alpes region, in Aix-les-Bains (Savoie) and Chanas (Isère).

Mega – a manufacturer at the heart of Europe

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HISTORYMEGA, the strength of a Leader.


AIXAM’s first steps

1983 THE BIRTH OF AIXAM : Formerly the AROLA Company, Aixam began an adventure which to-date has been a continued success : Since 1987 Aixam has been the European market leader in the manufacture and distribution of “no-licence” cars occupying a market share of approximately 40 % and a network of around 110 distributors.

1988 FIRST CRASH TEST SUCCESS : AIXAM is the first and only “no licence” vehicle manufacturer to have successfully passed a Crash Test (Automobile standard). Striving to be market leaders this exercise was conducted to improve the safety and comfort of all Aixam customers.

1989 Aixam continues to lead in innovation developing a new range of utility vehicles equipped with a 500 cc engine.

1992 THE BIRTH OF MEGA : 10 years after the creation of Aixam the company becomes Aixam Mega with the creation of a new brand of vehicles developed in France : MEGA. Aixam realise an opportunity to diversify outside of the conventional car market, whilst actively applying company gained expertise and technology.

LAUNCH OF THE MEGA CONCEPT FIRST GENERATION : in the companies quest for diversity Mega develops a modular leisure vehicle destined for the general public; This offered the customer greater flexibility to adapt a vehicle according to their particular needs; Pick-Up, estate or convertible.

THE MEGA TRACK : Mega launches its first prestige vehicle in four-wheel drive equipped with a V12 Mercedes engine that develops 395 hp.

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Saison FIRST PARTICIPATION IN THE ANDROS TROPHY : MEGA entered into ice racing, the1992/ drivers quickly distinguished themselves by providing the following successes - 1998 the Andros Trophy (victories in 1944, 1996 and 1998) and the Chamonix 24 hours race.

1996 THE MEGA MONTE CARLO : Mega takes over the Monte Carlo Automobile Company based in Monaco and develops a new, and exceptional Touring model.

1998 MEGA CONCEPT 2ND GENERATION : production of the Mega 5 CV convertible, utilising a modular construction, available in a saloon or utility version.

2000 FIRST PARTICIPATION IN PARIS-DAKAR RALLY : Driven by Stephen Peterhansel the Mega Desert finished second overall again demonstrating the “know how” and innovative spirit of the Aixam Mega team.

2002 THE INNOVATIVE MEGA ULTRA LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE : Launched at the Paris Motor show in September 2002, the Mega Ultra light commercial vehicles are developed for professional and local authority markets.

2006 MEGA EVOLVES FURTHER WITH ITS RANGE OF COMPACT UTILITY VEHICLES : We now offer the Multitruck 2nd generation which benefits from a very spacious cabin and all new accessories.

2007 MEGA E-CITY : an electric passenger vehicle : A clean lined, urban, compact vehicle perfectly suited to city use, and naturally eco-friendly.

2008 MEGA WORKER : A Multi-purpose vehicle : 100 % pure electric, the Worker complements the Multitruck range having an improved towing capacity and increased payload.

2009 Mega Multitruck adds a new electric Asynchronous motor (AC POWER version) with a 20 % increase in performance !

Mega e-City vehicle launched, a professional version aimed at local authority/town council or between site deliveries.

2009 Spain-China, 18 000 km throughout 13 countries. The challenge is taken up and once again demonstrates the robustness and reliability of MEGA.

2010 Our first attendance at the Michelin Bibendum Challenge, Mega receive several awards, including the design award for urban vehicles.

Launch of the new Lithium electric version.

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11 COMPETITIONManufacturer strength.


Mega was formed in 1992 from within the Aixam Group and since that time, due to the passion and drive from our company directors we have consistently developed dynamic and creatively technical vehicles.

PrestigeIn 1992 Mega develops the impressive Mega Track, an All Terrain, Grand Touring model with unique styling and equipped with a V12 engine.

In 1996 Mega takes over the Monte Carlo Automo-bile Company and develops a new Grand Touring model.

CompetitionSince its early creation Mega has excelled in ice ra-cing. During the 1992-93 seasons Mega recruited the best circuit drivers available who consistently achie-ved pole positions and wins in the Andros trophy and the Chamonix 24 hours race. In 1996 Mega wins the Andros trophy for the first time with Francois Chauche. Philippe Gache and the Mega Glace team win two other championships in 1996 and 1998.

In a completely different environment, the Paris-Dakar Rally in 2000, Aixam Mega achieved second overall in its first attempt with the Mega Desert dri-ven by Stephane Peterhansel.

In 2008, using a vehicle based on the short whee-lbase chassis from our existing Aixam passenger car model, The AIXAM CUP was launch, fitted with NiMH batteries of 15 kWh and an AC motor boos-ted to 25 kW. The AIXAM CUP has participated in a number of rallies as well as the Michelin Bibendum challenge in Rio de Janeiro in 2010.

As a French manufacturer, “Aixam Mega” has forged a very solid reputation in the auto sport and competition field.

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13 LEGISLATIONMEGA, international parameters.


EUROPEAN LEGISLATION

Since 1992, the Common Market has become a zone without internal borders in which people and goods can circulate freely.The European Communities Council has therefore set out manufacturing rules applied to every type of vehicle on the market. Quadricycles have thus been defined as follows :

• Light quadricycLes

Quadricycles are vehicles whose mass, when empty, is limited by the regulations to 350 kg* They are fitted with a 4 kW (5.6 hp) engine and have a maximum speed of under 45 km/h. They are similar to mopeds and may be driven with or without a licence according to the legislation in force in each European country.

• heavy quadricycLes

Quadricycles are vehicles whose mass, when empty, is limited by the regulations to 400 kg*for vehicles intended for transporting people, or 550 kg*for the transport of goods, and whose engine develops a maximum power of 15 kW (approx. 20 hp). They are similar to tricycles and motorcycles.

• carriers**The carriers design is subject to compliance with the requirements of the European Directive on machines and the CE mark.

AMERICAN LEGISLATION

Since 2008, MEGA has been distributed in the United States. The MEGA vehicles meet the “Low Speed Vehicles” requirements (FMVSS 500) and particularly “Neighborhood Electric Vehicles” requirements. They can be driven on most 35 mph limited public roads. Their own speed is limited to 25 mph. The utility range is also marketed for closed areas as off-road vehicles.

FRENCH LEGISLATION

• Light quadricycLes

To drive a light quadricycle in France, you must be over 16, and two cases are distinguished depending on the driver’s date of birth :> If the driver was born BEFORE 1 st January 1988, nothing changes : no need for a licence or Road Safety Certificate, he is free to drive.> If the driver was born AFTER 1 st January 1988, he must be over 16 and hold a Road Safety Certificate (light quadricycle) or a licence (motorcycle or car – it does not matter which). The “light quadricycle” option Road Safety Certificate involves a short theory examination and a three-hour practical training session without a final examination.

• heavy quadricycLes

Driving-licence holders are allowed to drive from the age of 16. This corresponds to the following minimum licences : A1, A4, AT, AL, B1 or “road user licence” issued before 01/04/58. All category A, B, C and D licences are recognized as equivalent.

• carriers**Class A Carriers with fixed platform, dump or tank are included in this category. It must meet the following requirements :> The maximum speed is between 10 and 25 km/h.> The payload is greater than 40 % of the permissible maximum laden weight.> The loading area is more than 40 % of the overall ground surface of the vehicle.Off road vehicles do not require a license to drive.In the case of professional use, all safety rules remain applicable to the owner and the Drivers must be in possession of CACES in France.

* Mass of batteries and equipment not included.

**depends on country legislation

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Mobility solutions for all applications


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MultitruckDiesel 40045 km/h

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Worker25 km/h

Mail and goods delivery

Food transportation and sales

Parks and gardens

Cleaning

Town councils

Small jobs

Universities

Military sites

Hotels & resorts

Leisure parks

Airports & ports

Industrial sites

Mega Multitruck, Worker and e-City: The wide range of clean vehicles for urban applications.

Choosing Mega products provides a complete range of compact and urban vehicles for the professional and private user, for those with or without a driving licence.

Technical characteristics• Durable, corrosion-resistant materials : - Aluminium frame - ABS acrylic bodywork - Fibre glass reinforced polyester body tray

• Front wheel drive – steering rack and pinion

• Two cylinder diesel, liquid cooled engines in two formats :

- 400 cc capacity – max power 4 kW at 3 200 rpm (light quadricycles) – consumption 3 l/km – 45 km/h

- 600 cc capacity – max power 11,2 kW at 3 600 rpm (heavy quadricycles) -consumption 4,4 l/km – 75 km/h

• Two electric motors available :

- Asynchronous Motor – air cooled – Nominal Power 8 kW (peak 13) (heavy quadricycles) – 45 km/h

- DC separately excited motor – air cooled – Nominal Power 4 kW (peak 12) (light quadricycles or carriers) – 25 to 45 km/h

• Choice of batteries – from 50 to 90 km real range (depends on models and use)

- AGM batteries-maintenance free

- Flooded batteries

- Lithium batteries

• Automatic transmission achieved by mechanical or electronic speed controller

• Braking, dual circuit with limiter through load sensing valve, front disks and rear drums

• Tyres : 145/70 R13 (utility vehicles)

• Heavy duty coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers

• Automotive instrument panel

• Stylish, ergonomic and spacious cabin – shoulder width 1 m 27

• Wide range of equipments and accessories avilable

Indication only no responsability

The Mega range is covering all the segmentation of the professional proximity transportation market. MEGA e-City and e-Scouty is available to private owner via sale, long term rental or car sharing.

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URBAN DELIVERIES MEGA ergonomically designed, providing a silent and clean solution.

Focus on Van (Multitruck and Worker) :

• Overall length : 3 328 mm• Overall width (excluding rear view mirrors) : 1 490 mm• Overall height : 1 830 mm• Interior volume : 3 m3 (maximum dimensions :

1 505 x 1 415 x 1 468 mm)• Loading height : from 380 mm• Payload : from 190 kg to 625 kg

With a load area of 3 m3 the Mega range is the ideal vehicle for your urban deliveries.

Mega vehicles are well suited to all city centre traffic conditions.

From 45 to 75 km/h they work perfectly in all traffic situations.

Easy to park it’s also easy to manoeuvre safely in pedestrian areas.

A low level loading threshold combined with an optional side door offer the best possible flexibility for multi drop usage.

The MEGA van offers a natural advertising area of 10 m2 in which to support your compa-ny’s image.

Our utility vehicle with its low emission engine is ideally suited to inner city ‘low emission Zones’.

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CLEANING AND WASTE COLLECTIONEven with a large 3 m3 payload of waste the Mega can quickly and easily move around in congested areas.

Compact, MEGA Multitruck is ideal for narrow access areas.

Utilising a simple transmission system, manoeuvring the Mega vehicle in congested areas is simplicity itself.

The ergonomically designed Mega Multitruck offers a spacious cab and a flat floor giving unrestricted access in your busy working environment.

Focus on Skip Tipper (Multitruck and Worker) :



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Our practical Dropside variant with optional leaf cage adaption’s and removable side panels provides a very useful 3 m3 load space. Whilst our hydraulically powered tipper body gives easy and quick unloading.

Functional, the MEGA Multitruck offers a large safe storage space for tools under the load area, plus various other storage places within the cab.

The Mega Multitruck is the ideal vehicle for groundcare Operations.

PARKS AND AMENITIES

Focus on Tipper (Multitruck and Worker) :



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Versatile, the Mega range offers great flexibility for travelling on enclosed sites it is the ideal solution for all your facility requirements (Mail, Maintenance, logistic).

Robust, fitted with a towing adaption, the Mega Worker can tow up to 1 ton in addition to the vehicle maximum payload of 600 kg.

Advertising support, the 100 % electric MEGA range allows you to display an eco citizen image (14 000 certification).

The Mega Multitruck provides good advertising for a modern image conscious company wishing to show off green credentials.

INDUSTRIAL AND SECURE SITES

Focus on Drop Side (Multitruck and Worker) :

• Overall length : 3 331 mm• Overall width (excluding rear view mirrors) : 1 545 mm• Overall height : 1 800 mm• Lower storage interior volume : ca 1 m3

• Tray surface : 1 630 mm x 1 488 mm• Payload : from 190 kg to 655 kg

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Economical, the Mega vehicle engine range offers a superb fuel efficient and low CO2 mission alternative.

Mega a vehicle offering optimal vehicle size for many industries and saves the necessity for using a large vehicle to carry out small jobs.

Functional, MEGA Multitruck offers number of storage places, including a 1 m3 storage compartment for securing equipment (tools etc).

In addition MEGA is a large external adver-tising area of 10 m2.

The MEGA worker and Multitruck (Light quadricrycle version) can be driven without driving licence*.

*Depending on model, see page on legislation

Mega, provides a cost effective and flexible solution.

TRADESMENFocus on Multitruck Pick up and Worker Flatbed :

• Overall length : 3 288 mm• Overall width (excluding rear view mirrors) : 1 487 mm• Overall height : 1 800 mm• Overall maximum load length : 2 130 mm• Overall maximum load width : 1 550 mm• Tray surface : 1 520 mm x 1 377 mm• Payload : from 245 kg to 680 kg

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Modular, Mega Multitrucks, thanks to the use of bespoke body designs can offer up to 4 m3 of load space and still remain a compact vehicle.

Ideal for multi drop delivery services also for a multitude of hot and cold fast food enterprises.

The front wheel drive configuration allows for many innovative and flexible body designs, including the possibility to stand in the rear serving area.

With the vehicles unique and quirky design the Mega is a very eye catching proposition for any modern business.

SPECIAL VEHICLESThe Mega chassis cab lends itself freely to many different body adaption’s. Focus on Multitruck

Chassis Cab :

• Max Overall length : 3 753 mm• Max Overall load length : 2 130 mm• Overall width (excluding rear view mirrors) : 1 476 mm• Max Overall maximum load width : 1 550 mm• Max Overall maximum load height : 2 500 mm• Payload : from 275 kg to 530 kg

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With its small turning circle and smooth forward and reverse transmission operation the Mega is the ideal vehicle for the congested modern city environment.

The vehicles maximum speed of 64 km/h allows it to merge seamlessly into urban traffic.

The design, ergonomics and build quality are comparable with conventional modern vehi-cles. The vehicle range is perfectly compatible with most daily commute requirements.

Already adopted by a car share company, Mega is the solution for the urban travel of the modern eco conscious citizen to improve his carbon footprint.

PRIVATE INDIVIDUALSPrivate ownership of a Mega vehicle guarantees eco friendly rewards.

Focus on :

• Length : 2 990 mm• Width : 1 500 mm• Turning radius : 4 m• Number of passengers : 2 or 2+2• Boot volume : 190/1100 litres• Maximum speed : 64 km/h (40 mph)• Range : up to 60 km*

* Depends on use

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CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT :

OUR MAJOR CONCERNWith more than 2000 of our electric vehicles already on the roads, and with low emissions ( 77.9 g of CO2 per km) thermal vehicles; Mega is contributing to a better environment for the whole world.

AIXAM believes that the environ-ment has always been a key issue, and has always sought to optimise its vehicle engines, aerodynamics and recycling. The company has been working with KUBOTA for diesel engines and LOMBARDINI for petrol engines to develop a whole new range of engines that are low on fuel consumption and have the best-controlled CO2 emis-sions in their category.

In fact, AIXAM has now broken all records and confirmed its leadership with 37 % less CO2 than the average target of 125 g for private cars set by the European Parliament for 2015.

Aixam, always ahead of the field !

Design also plays an active part in this constant effort to care for the environment. By making its cars as aerodynamic as possible, AIXAM offers every advantage in

a range of vehicles that combine an attractive appearance with care for the environment.

Finally, because preserving nature also means reprocessing what we have produced, AIXAM designs vehicles that are virtually 100 % recyclable !

AIXAM believes that care for the environment is another form of freedom.

A vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depend not only on its energy efficiency but also on driver behaviour and other non-technical factors. You can find information on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions on the ADEME site: ww.ademe.fr

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the cycle described in directive97/24/CE modified 2003/77/CE

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FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONSInformation inspired by directive 1999/94/EC

CO2 (carbon dioxide)is the main greenhouse

gas responsible for climate change

Measurements carried out according to the cycle described in directive 97/24/CE modified 20la directive

AIXAM - MEGAAixam Mega Ltd.RCS : B 328 368 857 ChambérySIRET : 328 368 857 000 20

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(+ 351) 21 922 93 [email protected]

Head Office : 56, Route de Pugny - BP 112 Aix-les-Bains Cedex - FRANCE

+33 (0)4 79 61 42 45

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