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1 ABOUT THINK THINK is a pioneer in electric vehicles and a leader in electric vehicle technology, developed and proven over 18 years. It is one of the few companies that has a ready-to-market fully electric vehicle the THINK City. With its market-leading range, driveability and recyclability, the THINK City is the first vehicle of its type to be granted pan-european regulatory safety approval and CE certification. THINK is also a leader in electric drive-system technology, and was the first to market a plug and play mobility solution in the business-to-business sector. With its Scandinavian origins and sustainability mindset, THINK is one of the most carbon efficient car companies in the world. THINK CITY THINK City is a modern urban car. With zero local emissions and an energy efficiency three times that of a traditional combustion engine car, it is a car for the environment. And it is a fun car for you. A choice of sodium or lithium batteries allows you to accommodate your car to your driving style, travelling up to 180 kilometers* in one charge, with a top speed of 100km/h. Safety The THINK City is a safe vehicle to drive both in cities and on highways, as proven by its conformance with the CE-marking criteria and EU homologation requirements (M1 certificate) in fact, it is the first electric vehicle ever to be awarded a pan-european homologation certificate. To become the first EV ever to achieve these exacting standards, the THINK City has been put through extensive testing and validation, including hundreds of computer simulations and correlations, over 50 sled tests and more than 20 full vehicle crash tests. THINK City structural design safety attributes: Main space-frame: - Energy absorbing front crash rail - High tensile steel throughout - Robotically welded Interior: - State of the art seatbelt system - Seat belt pretensioners - Seat belt load limiters - Dual airbags - Energy absorbing foam surrounding occupants - IsoFix child restrains system - Passenger Airbag OFF switch *When using a MES DEA Zebra battery, on European standard for mixed driving cycle for EVs.

2 - Intertia OFF switch that cuts off all power in event of an accident Upper space-frame: - High performance aluminium profiles - Roof crush / rollover protection Door frame: - Ultra high tensile side impact beam The key to a safe car is a structure that ensures good crash performance. The backbone of the THINK City is a strong lower frame made of high tensile steel, this frame carries all the suspension and crash loads and is designed with a stiff passenger compartment and deformable zones in the front and rear. An extended aluminium space frame is mounted to the lower frame, with thermoplastic body panels and all other components attached to it in turn for maximum cockpit robustness. Internally, the City boasts dual airbags and a state-of-the-art seatbelt system, and carefully selected high density expanded polypropylene materials are used for the dashboard, knee bolster, door panel trims as well as inlays for head protection in the headlining and the pillar trims to provide maximum passenger safety in the event of a collision. The door panel energy absorbing foam includes a pusher block function, where occupants are pushed out of a possible crash zone. Lower pillar trim is specially designed to protect lower ribs in event of a side impact. All of our testing and development has been conducted in close conjunction with a number of specialist safety partners, including Autoliv, Bosch Germany, British Steel Automotive Engineering Group UK, Lotus Engineering UK, Ford Motor Company UK, TNO / TASS Netherlands and Tecosim UK. Environment Concern for the environment has been at the heart of the development of THINK City. It is not only environmentally sound to drive, but the car itself is designed to be recycled. Engineers, developers, buyers and designers have focused on the same thing: clean recyclable materials, non-polluting production processes, and the best possible use of materials. The dashboard can be completely recycled. The fabric, body, supports, air ducts, adhesives and fixings are designed using the same recyclable materials. The plastic bodywork and other plastic panels are unpainted, reducing both energy consumption and toxins, while also making the panels easier to recycle. The batteries are returned to the supplier at the end of their useable life. Design The combination of a smart choice of materials, clever details, and clean lines and surfaces have made the THINK City a prize-winning Norwegian design. The powerful shoulder line and well-defined wheel arches give the car a stance that clearly highlights its superior road handling and excellent driving features. The side indicator lights prominently placed on the wheel arches add innovative looks to exemplary functionality. THINK City s body is made of recyclable ABS plastic, designed for city driving, ideal for anyone who would like to avoid visible scratches and irritating little dents. The car s interior is designed to give the driver a pleasant environment, where the emphasis is on

3 providing a clear view of the traffic. The interior is spacious, with instruments that are easy to read. Form, quite simply, follows function. The glass rear hatch allows you to see right down to the bumper of the car behind you when reversing. Parallel parking could not be easier. MindBox THINK City will feature a MindBox, a small computer containing both GPS and GPRS functionalities which enables seamless connectivity to the vehicle s system. The system transmits state of charge and other vehicle statistics directly to your mobile phone. The MindBox will give the driver direct connection to a customer service function, and will automatically call for assistance when an airbag is deployed. Fleet managers are able to both locate and control the charge rate for all fleet vehicles. Batteries THINK City has been designed to cope with a variety of battery systems and technologies. Battery systems The traction battery module is located underneath the seats. Here, the module is well protected and ideally placed from a safety point of view. This gives a good distribution of weights between the front and rear axel, and provides the vehicle with a very low centre of gravity. The battery compartment can accommodate different types of battery systems. Currently, THINK City features two battery options, lithium-based (Li) battery and sodium battery. Sodium batteries: Zebra The Zebra Mes-Dea battery has high energy density, and provides long range performance, independent of ambient temperature. It is a hot battery, which means that the operating temperature is between 260 and 360 degrees. The battery is also made from environmentally friendly materials. This option is perfect for users who have a regular and frequent usage pattern. Active materials in the Zebra battery are sodium and nickel. The hot materials are contained in a vacuum insulated and sealed container. Thus, these batteries operate very efficiently in areas with very hot and very cold climate. Lithium-based systems: Enerdel THINK City will also come with a lithium-based battery option from Enerdel. The lithium battery operate at ambient temperatures. This means that the car does not have to be plugged in when not in use. Availability Pre-launch activities of the THINK City electric car have started in selected European markets like Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria and now recently Spain. THINK City vehicles are in this pre-launch phase primarily being sold to municipal fleet, government and utility partners for early adoption EV pilot and demonstration fleets, supported by government incentives to help reduce the initial high cost of the batteries.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION EUROPEAN SPECIFICATIONS Model type: THINK City 2008 with steel load bearing structure, plastic body panels, McPherson front suspension, torsion spring rear suspension, front wheel

4 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION EUROPEAN SPECIFICATIONS Model type: THINK City 2008 with steel load bearing structure, plastic body panels, McPherson front suspension, torsion spring rear suspension, front wheel drive with electric power train and single speed reduction gear. THINK City characteristics: Number of seats 2 Number of doors 3 including tailgate Overall length 3120 mm Width 1604 mm Height 1548 mm Turning radius 4,5 m Total vehicle weight 1397 kg Payload 2 seater 165 kg THINK City performance with long range Battery Zebra Z36 Top speed Acceleration Acceleration Range ECE_R101 Typical charge time 100 km/h 0-50 km/h 6,5 seconds 0-80 km/h 16,0 seconds 180 km Amp 0-80%: 9,5 hours, 230 VAC/14A 0-100%: 13 hours, 230 VAC/14A

LIST OF EQUIPMENT EUROPEAN SPECIFICATIONS Standard features Antilock Braking System (ABS) Driver and passenger airbag Passenger airbag off switch Seat belt pre-tensioners Power steering Immobiliser

5 LIST OF EQUIPMENT EUROPEAN SPECIFICATIONS Standard features Antilock Braking System (ABS) Driver and passenger airbag Passenger airbag off switch Seat belt pre-tensioners Power steering Immobiliser system Power door locks 14 inch steel wheels 14 inch low rolling resistance tyres Regenerative braking Direction selector with park interlock and economy mode Drive enabled and charging indicators Cluster with speedometer, state-of-charge and economy gauges Onboard charger for VAC 12V standby time 31 days Electric cabin heating system Isofix passenger seat Door pocket net Tinted glass Pre-wired for audio (including speakers, cabling, antenna) Pollen filter Power mirrors Power windows Cup holders 12V power output Mindbox with 2-way communication system connecting vehicle help assist button through GSM with roadside assistance Mindbox fleet location system enabling central monitoring of vehicle positioning and also feeding back to THINK HQ battery status (temp & SoC) Optional features Soft folding roof Electrically heated windscreen AM/FM with MP3 AM/FM CD with MP3 AM/FM CD with MP3, USB, Bluetooth 14 Winter tyres 14 Alloy wheels children seats (including 3-point seat belts, to be introduced) Colour options Exterior Black Jungle Red Energy Blue Sky City Citrus Interior Black (standard)

TH!NK City. Portland General Electric March 11, Tim Cunningham Western Region Sales Manager

TH!NK City. Portland General Electric March 11, Tim Cunningham Western Region Sales Manager TH!NK City Portland General Electric March 11, 2010 Tim Cunningham Western Region Sales Manager TH!NK Our Mission - To design, develop and produce simple and engaging electric vehicles that will change