1. SMART CITIES NEED SMART SOLUTIONS http://www.bluebird-electric.net

2. There are no EVs that can service themselves There are no EV service stations other than fast charge Fast charge is not that fast and damages batteries Fast charge puts additional strain on Energy distribution networks How then to kickstart instant energy exchanges for EVs? CHICKEN & EGG SITUATION THE FACTS:

3. http://www.bluebird-electric.net INTRODUCING THE EURO CARTRIDGE Cars are different shapes and sizes, but there are enough commonalities in floorpan and suspension design to allow inclusion of an inbuilt energy cartridge exchange system. Seen here is the first cartridge where a car loaded and unloaded its own energy pack. This cartridge was not suitable for the majority of cars – it was too tall – but it was a start.

4. http://www.bluebird-electric.net CONVERTING A PRODUCTION VEHICLE A Rover Metro was fitted with a battery cartridge and inbuilt loaders - with slight modification to the floorpan. This proved the concept that a cartridge system would fit into a small car – and if it will fit into a small car it will fit into a bigger car.

5. http://www.bluebird-electric.net THE CATRIDGE & LOADERS Here you can see the Rover floorpan tunnel widening, the battery cartridge as a steel tray with frame and loading handles – and the front and rear loading mechanism. This electric loading system used two motors and reduction boxes and a solenoid actuated pickup hook – exchanges took 80 seconds.

6. http://www.bluebird-electric.net ENTER BLUEBIRD MARINE SYSTEMS BMS was formed in 2013, acquiring the Rover Metro chassis, minus bodywork seen on the left, now with a steel spaceframe. BMS also absorbed the trademark, patent and cartridge IP design rights for forward improvement applications.

7. http://www.bluebird-electric.net ENTER BLUEBIRD MARINE SYSTEMS Chris Close joined the company in 2014 working with other team members to build the wooden buck for the Ecostar DC50 – based on standard Rover running gear. This design is to house a 20kW/hr lithium battery pack – and use the universal Euro cartridge loading mechanism. BMS cannot afford to fit the new batteries. The project is thus on hold.

8. http://www.bluebird-electric.net Customers & Collaboration Once the city sports car bodywork is complete, the aim is to interest the big car makers, sufficiently to want to take IP licenses to develop their own EV “ Euro ” Cartridge compatible models. The carrot is the promise of an economical Euro Station and a possible Circular Economy – using batteries or fuel cells to use generated electricity as a store for sustainable transport & smart cities. BMW CITROEN FIAT FORD GM RENAULT VW

9. MARKETING With the DC50 we intend: Attending car shows Inviting the motoring press to review Ensuring a high position in Google rankings Frequent social media posts Organising special endurance events for publicity purposes http://www.bluebird-electric.net Current social media has no mention of the Ecostar

10. Founder of Bluebird Marine System ’ s Our founder is Briggette Dusart. She is keen to see zero carbon transport one day, and believes in the cartridge system as the missing link. Mini CV: American Express 1977-1986 - Secretary to tech director and youth training administrator NHS Occupational Health admin 2003-07 Director of Solar Cola Ltd 2008-2013 2013 founded Bluebird Marine Systems Ltd. http://www.bluebird-electric.net

11. ECOSTAR / EUROSTATION – KEY CONTRIBUTORS CHRIS CLOSE – Director BMS Ltd Apart from project management, Chris is a welder fabricator and a general hands on engineer. NELSON K – Consultant (subcontracted) Is a design engineer with a proven track record of granted Trademarks and Patents relating to vehicles. http://www.bluebird-electric.net

12. FACILITIES We have our own workshop and equipment to be able to complete the Ecostar DC50 at a fraction of the cost of other design houses or mainstream manufacturers. Investing in us is R&D money well spent. http://www.bluebird-electric.net

13. Contact Details Chris Close Special Projects Director bluebird@bluebird-electric.net Briggette Dusart Administrative Director bluefish@bluebird-electric.net Project Ecostar Solar House Herstmonceux BN27 1RF United Kingdom Tel: 0044 1323 831727