1. About Curtis Instruments, Inc,

(www.curtisinst.com)

Curtis Instruments, Inc. is a world-leading provider of instrumentation and control products for equipment and vehicles used in a variety of industries.

For electric vehicles (EVs), Curtis designs, manufactures and markets battery monitors, speed controllers, battery chargers and power converters. These products can be found in forklift trucks, golf cars, wheelchairs, ground support equipment, aerial work platforms, sweeper scrubbers, and many other off-road EVs. Curtis electronic gauges for internal combustion engines are designed for tough off-road applications. Fuel, temperature and pressure gauges, as well as other types of instruments developed by Curtis, are programmable and provide signal outputs.

1.1 Brief History of Innovation and Excellence

Curtis Instruments

In 1960, Edward Marwell and his then partner Curtis Beusman founded Curtis Instruments, Inc. With fewer than 10 people working in a small Mt. Kisco storefront, Curtis produced highly accurate timers, which NASA built into every major electronic system of Lunar Landing Modules, starting with the first moon landing in 1969.

The small business quickly earned a reputation for innovation and excellence. Over the next forty-seven years, Curtis developed into a world leader in electric vehicle technology and established a global subsidiary network.

One of the hallmarks of the company success is its unique “10 Points” philosophy, the operating principles by which Curtis employees serve customers, commit to product quality and interact with one another and their communities. Curtis is likewise committed to its customers and employees and its role as a corporate citizen.

In 2001, Stuart Marwell was named President & CEO of Curtis and has continued to strengthen the company’s global competitive position. Under his leadership, the company introduced groundbreaking products and positioned the company for on-going success by solidifying Curtis’ global brand recognition.

Today, Curtis is a world leader in electric vehicle technology, primarily in off-road and industrial applications. Curtis technology is used in millions of electric vehicles, such as forklifts, aerial lifts, neighborhood electric vehicles, personal transporters, golf cars and wheelchairs.

Curtis products contribute to clean, environmentally-friendly transportation, and Curtis is equally committed to a high quality work environment for its employees.

1.2 Curtis Sales and Support

Curtis has 11 subsidiaries and one (CA) division; including three flagship manufacturing sites and five engineering centers. The company has created a worldwide sales, support and distribution network in order to enhance its ability to serve customers in local markets. The subsidiaries around the world include:

For details, please visit the company’s website at www.curtisinstruments.com