ERL is a virtual tool that explains subjective discomfort to the engineer/designer and designs seats to maximize comfort for all driver body sizes. It calculates a comfort score that outperforms J D Power and Consumer Reports in its correlation to subjective driver scores. The result is a tool that reduces time to market, development costs, and provides seats in vehicles that maximize comfort for the driver.

1. Virtual Tool Maximizes Seating Comfort ERL LLC April 6, 2011

2. 2 ERLis a virtual tool that evaluates how drivers fit in the seat to comfortably operate the vehicle.

3. ERLcalculates seating comfort scores that correlate with scores from Drivers better thanJ D Power and Consumer Reports scores. 3

4. Comparison of drivers’ and ERLscores for seating comfort in 7 vehicles ¹Math score calculated in ERLsoftware for virtual ERL drivers (5 pt scale). ²Drivers’ subjective rating average comfort score (5 pt scale). 4

5. 5 Correlation of ERL math-based comfort scores with drivers in 7 vehicles

6. Comparison of drivers’ and JD Power scores for seating comfort in 7 vehicles. ¹Survey of drivers who purchased vehicle and returned survey (5 pt scale) ²Drivers’ subjective rating average comfort score (5 pt scale). 6

7. 7 Correlation of JD Power APEALcomfort scores with drivers in 7 vehicles

8. Comparison of drivers’ and Consumer Reports scores for seating comfort in 7 vehicles ¹Subjective Professional Drivers Rating Average Score (5 pt scale). ²Drivers’ subjective rating average comfort score (5 pt scale). 8

9. 9 Correlation of Consumer Reports comfort scores with drivers in 7 vehicles

10. ERL Comfort Score informs more objectively and with greater resolution 10

11. 11 Knowledge of seating comfort is in scientific journals and experienced seat experts, but ERLis the first math model to put this knowledge in software.

12. After a century of building cars, the data show that seating comfort worldwide hasn’t been achieved for all drivers of all body sizes. 12

13. Acura RL, Acura MDX, Audi A8, Audi A6, Audi A4 (2), BMW 325Ci, BMW 530xi, BMW 740iL, BMW X3, BMW X5, Buick La Crosse, Buick Park Avenue, Buick Rainier, Buick Regal, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac Deville, Cadillac DTS, Chevy Cavalier, Chevy Cobalt, Chevy Corvette, Chevy Equinox, Chevy Monte Carlo, Chevy HHR, Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Trailblazer, Chrysler 300, Chrysler LHS, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Dakota, Fiat 500, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford F150, Ford Mustang, Freightliner M2, GMC Savana, Honda Civic, Honda Fit, Honda Odyssey, Hummer H2, Hummer H3, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Sportage, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus ES300, Lexus LS430, Lexus RX300, Lexus RX330, Lincoln LS, Mercedes Benz C-class, Mercedes Benz E-class (2), Mercedes Benz S-class, Mercedes Benz SLK, Nissan Quest, Nissan Maxima, Olds Alero, Pontiac G6, Pontiac Montana, Pontiac Torrent, Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5, Saturn LS, Saturn L300, Saturn Vue, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Prius, Toyota Sequoia, Toyota Sienna (3), Toyota Solara, Toyota 4-Runner, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo XC90. 13 ERLevaluated comfort in 84 vehicles from 2000-2009 models

14. 14 From this sample, three production vehicles were selected from Germany, United States and Japan to show comfort issues for these worldwide vehicles.

15. 15 In these vehicle examples, comfort scores 3.5or less on a 5 point scale represent noticeable discomfort for the driver or passenger.

16. 16 2007 German Mid-Size Luxury Sedan SMALL Driver ERL Score: 3.5 Cushion 2.8 Seatback 3.5 Package 3.5 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

17. 17 2007 German Mid-Size Luxury Sedan MEDIUM Driver ERL Score: 4.2 Cushion 4.0 Seatback 3.9 Package 5.0 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

18. 18 2007 German Mid-Size Luxury Sedan LARGE Driver ERL Score: 3.9 Cushion 4.5 Seatback 3.6 Package 4.9 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

19. 2008 United States Mid-Size SUV SMALL Driver ERLScore: 3.0 Cushion 2.9 Seatback 2.9 Package 4.3 19 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending 25mm (Heel off floor)

20. 20 2008 United States Mid-Size SUV MEDIUM Driver ERL Score: 4.7 Cushion 4.7 Seatback 4.5 Package 5.0 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

21. 2008 United States Mid-Size SUV LARGE Driver ERL Score: 4.4 Cushion 5.0 Seatback 3.6 Package 5.0 21 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

22. 22 2008 Japanese Mid-Size Hatchback SMALL Driver ERL Score: 4.1 Cushion 3.8 Seatback 3.3 Package 5.0 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

23. 23 2008 Japanese Mid-Size Hatchback MEDIUM Driver ERL Score: 4.7 Cushion 4.8 Seatback 4.4 Package 5.0 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

24. 24 2008 Japanese Mid-Size Hatchback LARGE Driver ERL Score: 3.2 Cushion 2.1 Seatback 3.3 Package 4.3 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

25. 25 2008 Japanese Mid-Size Hatchback SMALL Passenger ERL Score: 3.8 Cushion 2.1 Seatback 4.2 MEDIUM MALE DRIVER ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

26. 26 2008 Japanese Mid-Size Hatchback MEDIUM Passenger ERL Score: 3.3 Cushion 2.6 Seatback 3.7 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

27. 27 2008 Japanese Mid-Size Hatchback LARGE Passenger ERLScore: 2.5 Cushion 2.4 Seatback 4.1 ERL Patents: US #6,840,125, US#7,047,831, US#7,347,114, US #7,797,138, EU #1019693 & Patents Pending

28. 28 To design one seat that fits all driver body sizes requires optimization. The current process builds many seats to optimize for driver comfort.

29. 29 Seating comfort remains a worldwide problem because seat comfort is optimized too late in the process.

30. 30 Current OEM seat development process begins with position of seat Safety Styling Production Architecture Supplier Ergonomics Design Position for Seat Seats

31. 31 Currently, all seat design at the OEM is creative interpretation until the Supplier builds first prototype for developing seating comfort.

32. 32 Supplier develops first seat prototype for Design Position Safety Styling Production Architecture Supplier Ergonomics Design Position for Seat Seat Prototype for Design Position Seats

33. 33 Supplier builds many seatsfor comfort tests until production Safety Styling Production Architecture Supplier Ergonomics Design Position for Seat Seat Prototype for Design Position Iterative Seat Development for Driver Comfort Seats

34. 34 Current process is too long 24 1 12 Safety Styling Production Architecture Supplier Ergonomics Seats 37 Months

35. Use ERL, a virtual math tool, for seat design throughout vehicle development. 35 Solution to comfort issues in vehicle

36. ERLdesigns optimal seat size, shape and stiffness for drivers of any sizeto comfortably operate the car. 36 ERLDesign

37. 37 Seat development for comfort starts with ERL’sdesign for vehicle Safety Styling Production Architecture Supplier Ergonomics ERL Seat Design for Driver Comfort & Design Position Seats

38. ERL objectively evaluates proposed changes in interior design by calculating effect on comfort and percent of population affected. 38 ERLEvaluation

39. 39 Seat development process continueswith ERLevaluating all interior changes Safety Styling Production Architecture Supplier Ergonomics ERL Seat Design for Driver Comfort & Design Position Seats ERL Evaluation of proposed changes

40. Suppliers build seats for specifications that define shape, size and stiffness. Seat scanning and stiffness measurements check if the seat meetsERLspecifications. 40 ERL Test and Verify

41. 41 Specifications from ERLare verifiable in physical tests of seat Safety Styling Production Architecture Supplier Ergonomics ERL Drive, Test & Verify with shape & stiffness evaluation ERL Seat Built from ERL specifications ERL Seat Design for Driver Comfort & Design Position Seats ERL Evaluation of proposed changes

42. 42 Using ERLshortens the process 18 1 10 Safety Styling Production Architecture Supplier Ergonomics Seats 29 Months

43. 43 ERLis the only math model that optimizes the shape and size of the unoccupied seat from the shape and size of the occupied seat that all drivers use to drive car.

44. 44 Example of Production versus ERLDesign Comfort Scores

45. 2006 United StatesMid-Size Sedan 45 SMALL Driver ERL Score: 2.4 Cushion 2.7 Seatback 3.2 Package 3.7 ERL Score: 4.0 Cushion 4.0 Seatback 3.7 Package 4.3 Production Evaluation ERL Design

46. 2006 United StatesMid-Size Sedan 46 MEDIUM Driver ERL Score: 4.0 Cushion 2.7 Seatback 4.5 Package 5.0 ERL Score: 4.7 Cushion 4.4 Seatback 4.5 Package 5.0 Production Evaluation ERL Design

47. 2006 United StatesMid-Size Sedan 47 LARGE Driver ERL Score: 3.4 Cushion 1.6 Seatback 4.3 Package 5.0 ERL Score: 4.5 Cushion 4.5 Seatback 4.4 Package 4.4 Production Evaluation ERL Design

49. Vehicle is faster to market;