ExtraEnergy PEDELEC & E-BIKE TEST 2011 REGISTRATION FORM TEST 2011

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ExtraEnergy PEDELEC & E-BIKE TEST 2011 VEHICLE DELIVERY DEADLINE: 4 April 2011 RIDING TEST: 11-22 April 2011 ERGONOMIC TEST: 1ST WEEKEND IN

1 ExtraEnergy PEDELEC & E-BIKE TEST 2011 VEHICLE DELIVERY DEADLINE: 4 April 2011 RIDING TEST: April 2011 ERGONOMIC TEST: 1ST WEEKEND IN MAY 2011 PUBLISHED RESULTS: Summer ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

2 THE EXTRAENERGY PEDELEC & E-BIKE TEST EXTRAENERGY HAS BEEN TESTING PEDELECS AND E-BIKES SINCE At that time only three vehicles were established on the world market. Nowadays, about 30 vehicles participate in each testing and there has been a great demand for testing positions. Customers depend on ExtraEnerg test results to be published twice a year in different media online and in print. Our quality seals have been established since 1993 to help with a reliable purchase. THE EXTRAENERGY PEDELEC & E-BIKE TEST combines four different tests that take place on an outdoor test track to get a accurate picture of the vehicle on an every day usage. ->DRIVING TESTS in Tanna are conducted with a unique and special developed measuring technology. The parameter distance, support, efficiency of the drive, average speed etc. are determined for tour, hill and urban track. ->ERGONOMIC TEST evaluates every day usage and the intuitive usage of about 100 volunteers in changing European cities. ->MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY is checked completely at our partner labs at velotech.de and SLG GmbH and could allow acquiring the GS label, if desired. THE ENTIRE RESULT of the tests combines your information, the test results of ergonomic test, test drives and results of checking for mechanical and electrical savety. As a test participant you will receive your test results in addition in a detailled form for internal use and analyses. Any tests about mechanical and electrical safety are not published immediately but provided to you only. THE RESULTS are published consulting ExtraEnergy and other media online and in print. We secured a cooperation with Delius Klasing magazine E-Bike with a print-run of min while the ExtraEnergy magazine reaches downloads of at least In addition, the so called product reports will be translated into English, Spanish and French and will be published on the corresponding websites of ExtraEnergy.org ( vehiculosverdes.com for Spain respectively). THE QUALITY SEALS Good and Very Good, as well as awards of products in 10 categories, according to results, offer you an excellent opportunity to showcase your products. We provide digital data for the purpose of advertising at no cost for you, if a quality seal is awarded. Seals as stickers can be purchased. We appreciate your interest and look forward getting to know you and your products! You will find all details about the test and registration on the following pages. SERVICES OVERVIEW TEST SPRING ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

3 ExtraEnergy e.v. offers: Test Pedelec(s) / E-Bike(s) with 4 testing rounds - Ergonomic test (every day suitability/ intuitive usage) with about 100 volunteers - Monitored test runs on the test track at Tanna, Germany -Mechanical safety tests at the lab of velotech.de -Electrical safety tests at the lab of SLG -logistics once vehicles have been delivered/handed over a variety of Publications of the test results -accompanying PR activities concerning the test -publish every product report in English, German, Spanish and French -publish reports online on ExtraEnergy.org and vehiculosverdes.com -publish in ExtraEnergy Magazine online and in print -publish in E-Bike magazine of Delius Klasing publisher with print run of reports in other media depending on media partners Provide manufacturer detailled test results with personal support for internal use Quality seal ( Good or Very Good ) according to test results digitally -Deliver enough copies of test seal stickers for the rated vehicles (against payment of production cost) Exhibit tested vehicles with product test report - in different locations at trade fairs, congresses and other events - part of the permanent exhibition in the LEV museum at Tanna - link on Extraenergy.org to manufacturer website Entry in the manufacturer list of ExtraEnergy at no charge What we need from you as manufacturer: Delivery of 3 (or 2) specimen of each model to be tested on or before 4 April 2011 to: ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str D Tanna, Germany Provide all required documents for SLG and Velotech User manual CE confirmation declaration Test certificates for electrical components Payment of total amount according to the invoice which is sent to you after registration, due not later then 4 April ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

4 -> PLEASE SELECT THE SERVICES YOU WANT, BY CHECKING THE RELEVANT BOX(ES): <- EXTRAENERGY PEDELEC AND E-BIKE TEST SPECIMEN EUR* The offer includes test drives with measuring tools in Tanna, ergonomic tests for daily usage and tests of electrical and mechanical security in partner labs of SLG and Velotech. The results will be published in the summer of 2011 at ExtraEnergy.org, E-Bike magazine and other media, in print and online. Of every model to be tested, 3 specimen have to be delivered to ExtraEnergy e.v.. One will remain at the organizations headquatret as a permanentloan, while the others will be sent back to you after testing. EXTRAENERGY PEDELEC AND E-BIKE TEST SPECIMEN EUR* The offer includes test drives with measuring tools in Tanna, ergonomic tests for daily usage and tests of electrical and mechanical security in partner labs of SLG and Velotech. The results will be published in the summer of 2011 at ExtraEnergy.org, E-Bike magazine and other media, in print and online. Of every model to be tested, 2 specimen have to be delivered to ExtraEnergy e.v.. One will remain at the organizations headquarter as a permanentloan, while the other will be sent back to you after testing. REPUBLICATION OF A PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN TESTED BEFORE EUR* Offer is valid for products that already participated in the ExtraEnergy testing in October 2010 and will still be available on the market in the same form, fixtures, and alignment in the summer of New test vehicles are not necessary. Please note that the results may vary from the last ones because test vehicles will be evaluated in relation to the new models. YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AQUIRING THE TESTED SAFE GS SEAL? Our Partner Labor velotech is the first Institute to issue the GS Seal for pedelecs and will gladly contact you about an offer. 4 ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

5 MORE PRODUCTS In case you have more than two products to test or if you want test results of more than two products to be re-published, please provide details of the products here. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COMPANY Company name Street / Postbox Postal code City Country Website European VAT no. CONTACT PERSON First name Surname Phone 5 ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

6 PRODUCTS Three / two identical specimen of a model, or one each of the same model in two different frame variations, must be supplied. The product must be identical to the one supplied to traders and end clients. One specimen is used during the riding test in Tanna, while the other specimen/s go to velotech.de and SLG. One specimen remains with ExtraEnergy in Tanna on a permanent loan basis. *Should your product be available in different models (ie. frame variations, frame sizes, or with different fittings, such as sport or city) you may supply one specimen of each. Variations of a vehicle are assumed to be one product. EXCLUSION CRITERIA Since the test can only be conducted in a narrow time frame, ExtraEnergy must define clear criterias for a particular vehicle if the test will be accepted as prematurely ended. The following factors will result in the premature conclusion of (and expulsion from) the test: Late delivery of the vehicle to be tested in this circumstance on or before the 4 April 2011 on ExtraEnergy in Tanna. Failure on a test-drive *if the failure cannot be corrected by the manufacturer within 24 hours. More than one breakdown, making testing impossible for more than two days Not enough battery power *every vehicle must be able to proceed around the test track of 14.5km at least once on its own battery power: Should your vehicle need more than one battery for the distance, please deliver enough battery packs to Tanna. These will be carried by the test riders. Fraud leads to immediate expulsion from the test *ExtraEnergy reserves the right to publish any such attempt to manipulate A minimum of 5 test riders must be able to ride around the complete test track on the bike provided PUBLICATION OF RESULTS The test results of all tested vehicles are published in a variety of media. We summarize the test results of every product for you in a so-called product report. The publication of the test results and public relations work regarding thereto, belongs to our test responsibilities. The ExtraEnergy responsibilities include: Creation and publication of your product reports in German, English, French and Spanish. Pictures of your product and its components Extensive product description Results of measured rides (in statistical and graphical format) Manufacturer specifications for model, its price and contact information Publication of the test results in the E-Bike magazine (print) and ExtraEnergy Magazine for Pedelecs and E- Bikes online and in print with special issues for fairs. Publication of Product Reports auf with a Download-Version A link from ExtraEnergy.org to your website. Your traders may enter their contact information at no cost into the ExtraEnergy online Trader Directory Reports about your product and appraisal of test in radio/television and printed media Your product becomes part of the permanent exhibition in the LEV training centre in Tanna with opportunities for centre visitors to test-ride the product. 6 ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

7 PRICES All prices are net prices (excl. VAT) and quoted in euro (EUR). For its efforts, ExtraEnergy charges 3,900 / 3,700 EUR per model being tested. For the re-publication of an already-tested product, the charge is 1,000 EUR. When you book, your vehicle is submitted to all tests (ergonomic test, measured rides, safety tests at velotech.de and SLG). If safety tests need to be repeated, SLG and velotech will come back to you with an offer. Should you want additional driving tests to be conducted, such as riding in a specific mode, or with a different battery version, kindly contact us and we'll gladly prepare you an offer. The online publication of test results is included in the price. PAYMENT The booking is considered binding as soon as you receive an invoice from ExtraEnergy e.v. The invoice will be due immediately, at the latest on 4 April ExtraEnergy will reassign your reserved testing place if payment is not received. AFTER THE TEST In the unlikely event of the test results being queried by the manufacturer, or by market participants, ExtraEnergy will not allow vehicles to be removed from the ExtraEnergy premises, but retain one on a permanent loan basis. In this way, ExtraEnergy ensures repeat tests will always be possible with the original vehicle and legal supervision, to remove uncertainty or misgivings. CONTACT For all enquiries regarding the test, please contact: Andreas Törpsch Tel.: +44 (0) Mobil: (0) oder +44 (0) andreas.toerpsch@extraenergy.org or Daniel Hopf in Tanna: Tel.: +49 (0) daniel.hopf@extraenergy.org 7 ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

8 TESTING ACTIVITIES IN DETAIL ERGONOMIC TEST:In the ergonomic test about 100 volunteers test the everyday suitability of the vehicle at different test stations without the benefit of user manuals. The test driver shall manage to remove the battery (if this option is available with the vehicle) find the applicable charger among other chargers from different manufacturers reattach the battery carry the pedelec or e-bike up and down a five step staircase lift and attach pedelec or e-bike to two different luggage racks lift pedelec or e-bike onto a platform (this simulates lifting of the vehicle into a car or train) sett pedelec or e-bike components to the driver's ergonomic preferences switch on motor adjust drive mode take a test-ride and monitor the following elements: motor assistance noise levels driveability of the vehicle without motor assistance turn off the pedelec or e-bike generally evaluate the pedelec or e-bike Classify the pedelec or e-bike into a vehicle type (e.g., city bike, tour bike, etc.) RIDING TEST:The test is conducted with maximum support and with one battery model. All relevant data is gathered on an outdoor track, specifically designed and selected for the test. During the testrides all data are recorded with a specially developed measurement technology. The track consists of different subsections which simulate the different aspects of every day bike usage. Sub sections: Touring section: moderate hills and differing driving surfaces (country road, gravel path and forest track) Flat section: driveability and start-up on even driving surfaces Hill section (1): hills with an average of 5% (3-9%) stretching for 1km City section: stop and go with a total of 16 stops Hill section (2): start on uphill stretch with average incline of 12% (8-15%) No motor section: driveability without motor assistance To take the differing driving habits of test drivers into account, every pedelec or e-bike is tested by a minimum of 5 test drivers. 8 ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

9 MECHANICAL SAFETY TEST: The mechanical safety is tested in the laboratory of velotech. The following aspects are tested: General evaluation (overall impression of bike and evaluation of intuitive usage) Evaluation of instruction manual Preliminary test (main gauges, torque, ease of dismantling, labels and product identification) Brake test (wet and dry) Statics test (overcharge test, determination of rigidity) ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST: The electrical safety is tested in the laboratory of SLG. The following aspects are tested and checked: Component documents relevant to safety Instruction manual and product identification Device documents from electrical components (i.e. circuitry, connection of recharger equipment, motor) CE conformity declaration Safety of battery system (charger - battery - motor) during normal use GS TEST(OPTIONAL): Should you request a GS test, the following aspects would be checked in addition to the test, and if found satisfactory, awarded an additional certificate: By Velotech.de: Dynamic test, component testing on the roller test bench Stability tests, head-on collision effect on frame and fork Supplementary tests By SLG: testing of battery safety system (charger, battery, motor) when fault occurs Section 1 of the machine guidelines 2006/42/EC Electrical cables and circuits Degree of moisture protection Heat and fire resistance of thermoplastic materials Emission interference Interference resistance Electromagnetic radiation tolerance 9 ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

10 TERMS OF THE CONTRACT Definition: For the purposes of this contract ExtraEnergy e.v. will be known as the ORGANIZER. Similarly, all manufacturers, manufacturers representatives, importers and dealers in pedelec / e-bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters, who are participating in the test and test exhibitions will be known as PARTICIPANTS. 1. Application and Confirmation Your participation will be confirmed upon our receipt of your signed and completed registration form. The test and exhibition contract becomes effective for the ORGANIZER as soon as payment (see section 3) is received and we have not informed you that your participation is impossible for any reason within seven days thereafter. 2. General Terms of Contract The list of services enclosed in the invitation papers and the Conditions of Participation, which have been sent to you together with the confirmation, are part of the test and exhibition contract. The ORGANIZER is responsible for the arrangement, conception and documentation of the test and exhibitions. The PARTICIPANT has no authority over the testing method, or the presentation of results. One test vehicle will stay with the ORGANIZER after completion of the test, on the basis of a permanent loan. The ORGANIZER is authorized to use the test vehicle for test rides, testing, and exhibitions in compliance with the Organisation s Charter. The ORGANIZER will hand the test results to the PARTICIPANT for proof-reading, before publication. The PARTICIPANT may make changes to his address and product prices. The PARTICIPANT can also choose not to have the test results published. After receiving all test results, the PARTICIPANT will have 10 daysh within which to make this decision. If the PARTICIPANT doubts the correctness of the test results, which are understandable to the ORGANIZER, the test or parts of it will be repeated. Should the PARTICIPANT continue to doubt the results after the repeat test, the test may be repeated in the presence of the PARTICIPANT, or a delegated body. In this case, the PARTICIPANT will have to pay for the repeat test. Should the test vehicle reveal a defect, the PARTICIPANT will immediately send the ORGANIZER spare parts. Repair costs will be paid by the PARTICIPANT. 3. Billing and Payment Conditions Following receipt of an application, a manufacturer will receive an invoice for the total cost of the participation, which is due for immediate payment. The invoice will also serve to confirm your application. The product will not be tested if full payment has not been received by the ORGANIZER on the date specified by the ORGANIZER. 4. Contract Withdrawal, Indemnification The ORGANIZER can withdraw from the contract for the following reasons: a) In case too few PARTICIPANTS have registered to take part in the test, or the special exhibition. b) In case the fair and congress company withdraws its agreement for the special exhibition. c) In case the PARTICIPANT does not pay the full amount for the services as agreed in the contract, the ORGANIZER may withdraw from the contract immediately. In this case the PARTICIPANT cannot demand the return of any payment. In both cases, specified under a) and b) the PARTICIPANT will be fully refunded all payments received by the ORGANIZER until that day. Any further claims will not be paid. The ORGANIZER carries out the test and the special exhibition for ideological reasons only. Therefore the PARTICIPANT will have no claim for indemnification against the ORGANIZER for unsatisfactory realization during the test, or exhibition, or for damages to exhibited articles. Claims of indemnification are possible only in case of intentional or wreckless actions by the ORGANIZER. The PARTICIPANT can withdraw from the contract only if the ORGANIZER agrees, and if an appropriate replacement can be found. Whether a candidate is appropriate, is decided by the ORGANIZER. 5. Miscellaneus All alterations to, or abrigdements of this contract must be in written form to be legal. German law applies and the local court of law where the ORGANIZER has his registered domicilium. The place of performance for all actions to do with the test, is the place where the test was conducted. For all other actions the place of performance is the registered domicilium of the ORGANIZER. 10 ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

11 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Kindly note the specifications, conditions for participation and contractual terms as described on pages 1 to 11. I have read the Conditions for Participation and terms of the contract and accept them. Every registrant acting on behalf of a third party herewith accepts that he/she is personally liable for the payment claimed by ExtraEnergy for the test. Date and Company Location Company Stamp and Legal Signature Please repeat name in printed characters Please send the completely filled out form (pages: 4, 5 and 11) with Company Stamp and Signature per fax to: or per mail to: ExtraEnergy e. V. - Koskauer Str Tanna 11 ExtraEnergy e.v. - Koskauer Str Tanna - Tel: Fax:

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