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Ricardo

With technical centres and offices in the UK, USA, Germany, the Czech Republic, China, Japan and Korea, Ricardo plc is a leading independent technology provider and strategic consultant to the world’s transportation sector industries. The company’s engineering expertise ranges from vehicle systems integration, controls, electronics and software development, to the latest driveline and transmission systems and gasoline, diesel, hybrid and fuel cell powertrain technologies. Its customers include the world’s major vehicle, engine and transmission manufacturers, tier 1 suppliers and leading motorsport teams. Ricardo is committed to excellence and industry leadership in people, technology and knowledge; approximately 70 per cent of its employees are highly qualified multi-disciplined professional engineers and technicians. A public company, Ricardo plc posted sales of £197.7 million in financial year 2008 and is a constituent of the FTSE techMark 100 index – a group of innovative technology companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.ricardo.com.

Orange

Orange is a key brand of the France Telecom Group, providing mobile, broadband, fixed, business and entertainment services across Europe. It is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with more than 150 million customers on five continents. In June 2006, Orange became the single brand for mobile, broadband and multi-play offers. In addition, Orange Business Services became the new banner for business communications solutions. Orange Business Services is present in 166 countries with network reach in 220. In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population. At the end of March 31, 2007, Orange had over 16.5 million customers in the UK - 15.1 million active mobile customers and over 1.5 million Internet customers. Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited. Further information about Orange and France Telecom can be found on the Orange website at www.orange.co.uk or the France Telecom at www.francetelecom.com

innovITS

InnovITS was formed in May 2005 by BERR (formerly the DTi) to help the UK to become a leading centre of excellence in transport telematics for sustainable mobility through recognition of InnovITS as the UK gateway for industry expertise in the ITS field. InnovITS achieves this through the analysis of UK and world ITS markets, through creation of networks, through promotion of best practice, through co-ordination of collaborative projects and through high quality advice to the UK industry. www.innovits.com www.its-ktn.org.uk

TRL

TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in transport issues. Based in Crowthorne, Berkshire, UK, TRL employs around 450 staff with many world renowned experts covering a range of disciplines. With leading edge expertise in understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts of transport, a recent project in Slovenia saw experts from TRL’s Centre of Sustainability, leading a Government Group looking at the implementation of hydrogen technology. Other key areas of expertise include traffic management, planning and control, road network and vehicle safety, investigations and risk management and transport infrastructure. Facilities include a self contained road network, 3.8km test track, Simulation Training and Research Centre housing both a car and truck simulator, impact test facilities, structures hall and indoor pavement test facility. For more information, please visit www.trl.co.uk

Ordnance Survey

Ordnance Survey is Great Britain’s national mapping agency, providing the most accurate and up-to-date geographic data relied on by government, business and individuals. Its flagship digital products make up the OS MasterMap family, one of the most advanced and comprehensive analytical tools of its generation. With topography, transport, address and imagery layers, it provides consistent information down to address, street and building level. With almost half a billion features, OS MasterMap offers unparalleled accuracy and consistency.