1. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in Europe Battery Developers Need to Offer Reliable Energy Storage Units Technical Insights Group “Reliability of energy storage units is a key issue concerning commercialization of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Europe. Manufacturers need to devise batteries that offer greater durability and have an extended life span.”

2. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Technical Insights Provides: Synopsis of recent developments in electric and hybrid vehicles A gist of the emerging technologies, research, and applications Analysis of technological trends that might affect market size and growth A summary of key patents to give one insight into notable activity and important participants Technology drivers as well as obstacles in the way of commercial success Round up of the electric vehicle regulation environment in Europe

3. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Coverage: Europe Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Profiles of leading companies that are at the forefront of developing electric and hybrid vehicles Analyst insights on ‘hot topics’ and emerging trends for electric and hybrid vehicles

4. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Technology Participants Find out how you compare to the competition Assess current and future trends Determine and exploit new applications and opportunities Find the best candidates for licensing agreements and partnerships New Entrants Analyze associated benefits and challenges Calculate timescales for strategy implementation Position yourself to capitalize on the emerging applications Uncover the best participants to assist you with developing your technology

5. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? (Cont’d) Investment Community Analyze long-term strategies of companies developing electric and hybrid vehicles Identify participants that will lead the market development Assess attractiveness of investing in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies

6. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Market Participants DaimlerChrysler AG Electric Storage Systems Frazer-Nash Research Honda Motor Europe Lithium Technology Corporation PSA Peugeot Citroën QinetiQ Ltd. Renault-Nissan xcellvision Ltd.

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