CNG LPG PRODUCT OFFERINGS

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1 CNG LPG PRODUCT OFFERINGS SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

2 EXPANDING CNG PORTFOLIO Reduced emissions Reduced use of foreign oil Stimulus to the economy Cost savings for fleet operators

3 GASOLINE VS. CNG COST COMPARISON

4 CUSTOMERS TOLD US WHAT THEY WANT New Vehicle Bumper to Bumper and Powertrain Warranty Entire vehicle, including CNG fuel system, covered by OEM warranty No grey areas as to who covers the warranty OEM-integrated design that is validated and safety tested by OEM engineers Consistent manufacturing, Built using OEM assembly processes Multiple installers leads to variations in build quality and parts issues All Dealers authorized to Sell and Service CNG vehicles Factory Part Numbers for repairs many years into the future Factory Training for all Sales and Service personnel

5 CUSTOMERS TOLD US WHAT THEY WANT No Range Anxiety Cruising Range of 650 miles (Pickup: combined CNG and gasoline) Ease of ordering Check the box, no hassle between multiple upfitters and suppliers Arrives at dealership fully complete Available for Fleets and Retail Payload and Towing Capacity not severely reduced Maximum useable box space for Pickups Meet EPA and stringent CARB certifications Ability to manually switch between fuel types Full Factory Validations - Mud Tested and approved!!!

6 CURRENT BIFUEL PICKUP OFFERINGS HD Extended Cab HD Crew Cab Long and regular box, 4x2 or 4x4 6.0L Gaseous Fuel Ready Engine Start of 2014 production July 2013 Both fleet and retail Performance and functionality of CNG fuel system is unchanged

7 PERFORMANCE Pickup has a 17 GGE CNG tank with 36 gallon gasoline tank combined range is more than 650 miles Horsepower and torque feel are same when driving on gasoline Comparable towing capability to gasoline 2.5 Tons (5,350 lbs) capacity for the Pickup Payload is only reduced by weight of CNG system Drivability testing done throughout development Meets all Government FMVSS and emission requirements Federal and CARB certification CNG produces 90% fewer smog producing emissions than gasoline

8 FULL VEHICLE DURABILITY Same validation as any other GM product Simulates 10 year/125,000 mile usage with 10 year corrosion Road surfaces include Belgian blocks, twist ditches, gravel and paved with grades and wet/dry conditions Vehicle ballasted to four conditions (Empty to 110% GVW) Corrosion cycle includes spray solution, soak and temperature/humidity sweeps Conducted mud trough and 20 water fording tests Actual test vehicle completed 14 year/175,000 miles with 10 year corrosion

9 ADDITIONAL VALIDATION TESTING Vehicle and component electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Fuel gauge accuracy Hot weather evaluation at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ and Nevada Failed exhaust test Cold weather chamber testing Altitude testing in Colorado Tank mounting subsystem vibration table testing

10 CRASHWORTHINESS Four vehicle barrier tests 30MPH 0 o frontal 30MPH 30 o offset frontal 50MPH side moving deformable barrier 55MPH rear 70% overlap moving deformable barrier Two component tests Blunt object impact to tank at valve end (simulates side pole impact) Sled test impact to tank and cover assembly (simulates moving objects in the bed) Analysis and test results dictated tank length (52 ¼ ) and protective guards on both tank ends

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12 ADDITIONAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Tank carrier subsystem mounted to the frame, not the flexing pickup bed All fuel lines routed inside frame rails GM design clearances to exhaust, propshaft, engine, transmission, and front of dash are maintained No splicing into Electrical harnesses

13 BI-FUEL AVAILABLE ON ALL NEXT-GEN HD PICKUPS BOTH 2500 AND 3500 IN ALL CAB CONFIGURATIONS

14 DEDICATED CNG AVAILABLE IN 2014 ON CARGO AND PASSENGER VANS

15 2014 3/4 & 1 TON DEDICATED CNG CARGO VANS Now available in both regular and long wheel base Pro Access Package option also available for RWB Continued availability of either 3 or 4 tank versions Four-tank design holds 23 GGE 300+ mile range Three-tank design holds 16 GGE 200+ mile range Secondary ship-thru s available

16 CARGO VAN CNG FUEL STORAGE INTEGRITY Approach and Departure Angles and General Ground Clearance provides level of safety not typically seen in the after market Frame Extension Departure Angle Curb Approach 8

17 CARGO VAN CNG FUEL STORAGE INTEGRITY Frame rail depth extension protects longitudinal tank if the vehicle runs over a curb

18 CARGO VAN CNG TANK PROTECTION All underbody tanks are protected with substantial shielding Road debris Curbing Exhaust and external heat sources

19 LPG APPLICATIONS Easily converted to high-cube and shuttle applications Three-tank is B3D School Bus certified

20 LPG CUTAWAYS Available on 4500 cutaways with 159 wheelbase Three-tank design LPG capacity is 35 gallons with est. 315 mile range Four-tank design LPG capacity is 57 gallons with est. 425 mile range HP TORQUE Gasoline LPG

21 MANUFACTURED USING GM PROCESSES Work Instructions required for each task within an assembly station In-Station quality checks All vehicles run Dynamic Vehicle Testing (DVT) on dyno rolls at last station on line Extensive end of line inspection with check sheet maintained for each vehicle Key component serial numbers tracked to the VIN

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26 CNG FUEL SAVINGS FOR LARGE FLEETS Assuming 13 cent-per-mile and 20,000 miles per vehicle average A Major telecom s fleet of 1200 CNG vans could save them $3,120,000 per year

27 CNG SERVICE TRAINING AT GM DEALERSHIPS 6,224 GM technicians have been trained to service CNG vans 5,197 GM technicians have been trained to service bi-fuel trucks The only training required is bi-fuel training and each technician has until the end of 2013 to finish that training 27

28 KEY ADVANTAGES OVER NON-OEM SOLUTIONS Entire vehicle, including CNG fuel system, is covered by GM New Vehicle Warranty Can be serviced at Chevrolet and GMC Dealers Validated to GM s quality, reliability and durability standards Consistent manufacturing, built using GM assembly processes

29 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS: Truck always starts with gasoline System switches to CNG when engine reaches pre-determined operating temperatures Driver can switch fuels at any time When CNG tank becomes empty, the system automatically switches over to the gasoline tank Fuel gauge is installed directly on the dash Simple and reliable 29

30 FUEL MODE AND CNG LEVEL INDICATOR Upper Single LED: CNG system status Lower Four LEDs: CNG fuel level Pushing the center button manually switches from one fuel to the other 3 0

31 FUEL MODE AND CNG LEVEL INDICATOR Vehicle is operating using CNG CNG tank is between full and ¾ tank volume Vehicle is operating using CNG CNG tank is between ¾ and ½ tank volume Operating on gasoline Transitioning Operating on CNG

32 LC8 ENGINE 6.0L V-8 Gaseous fuel-ready engine with hardened exhaust valves and hardened intake and exhaust valve seats 32

33 OEM GASEOUS FUEL VEHICLE STRATEGIES Can I order a vehicle with a hardened engine from GM like I can from Ford? GM only offers a hardened engine when we are supplying the entire CNG or LPG fuel system as well Provides us control of the design and production quality of the vehicle Allows us to cover the entire vehicle under GM s warranty, as well as provide service through our dealers Greatly simplifies the ordering process But Ford offers a full warranty when their QVM upfitters are used. False - Ford s Powertrain warranty remains in tact, but repairs to the fuel system are still the responsibility of the fuel kit manufacturer at their authorized repair station

34 FROM FORD QVM PROGRAM GUIDELINES Ford s QVM bulletin specifies that the modifier is responsible for fuel system warranty Ford requires QVM to provide consumer contacts for parts and service Ford 2013 Alternative Fuel Buyers Guide

35 FORD QVMS Most use multiple installers Require service at designated shops/dealerships Kit parts do not have Ford part numbers Do not validate to OEM standards

36 AFTERMARKET SOLUTIONS Multiple installers leads to variations in build quality

37 SERVICE READINESS Service Technical Training Classes Available Dedicated CNG Vehicles Web Based W Available Dedicated LPG Vehicles Web Based W Available Bi-Fuel CNG & Gasoline Web Based W Required Special Tool Requirements CH Digital Pressure Gauge. GM dealers should already have this tool. This tool can be ordered by calling GMTOOLS. Parts Availability All parts are available through normal Customer Care and Aftersales ordering procedures.