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' D I V O : A V a l u e D r i v e n P r o j e c t '

H I S PA N O C A R R O C E R A ,


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For Our Partners(Chassis Manufacturers)

For the Travellers

For the Operators

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BackgroundObjectives | Key PointsOffering innovative solutions

A pleasurable atmosphereInvestment profitability...are you DIVO-minded?

BACKGROUND A lot of enthusiasm for new ideas has always formed part of the success of HISPANO s Research & Development department. More than 40 years ago,in the early days, HISPANO created a pioneering double-decker bus.Nowadays, the new DIVO coach arises from the same tradition of originalityand functionality.

Every one of the vehicles created by HISPANO has brought new conceptsto the passenger transport sector. A focus on technological developmentand innovation plays a central role in the company, providing added value

in widely differing areas.The great interest and acclaim with which the city bus market has receivedthe awarded h a b i t model, designed by Pininfarina, which was Bus of theYear 2000 in Spain and runner-up in the prestigious Bus of the Year 2001award in Europe, has marked a new stage in the concept of style andinnovation that d istinguish es all of HISPANO s produc ts.

No detail is born at random. It is not just a question of style and elegance.HISPANO s concern to meet the industry s requirements has led it to workhand in hand with prestigious research laboratories such as the INSIA , theINTA, the Higher Polytechnic Centre of the University of Zaragoza, PininfarinaRicerca e Sviluppo, S.p.A, and with the main suppliers to the industry as wellas with chassis manufacturers to develop a technologically and stylisticallyavant-garde coach.

This document presents the key value-creating factors of the new DIVO Coach

To provide a benchmark of state-of-the-art technology and stylisticinnovation, following the same line of work as that employed duringthe development of our successful h a b i t city bus model.

To create and develop a timeless, elegant vehicle in terms of design,one which will minimise the effect of depreciation and obsolescence,providing an invaluable service in transport fleets.

To meticulously fulfil current norms and even anticipate future regulationsthanks to an in-depth analysis of European legislation and our participation in European Commission Work Groups (COST Actions).

To create a vehicle that satisfies the most demanding expectations inour three areas of action: The Travellers, The Operators and Our Partners (Chassis Manufacturers).

OBJECTIVES

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Innovative wedged aerodinamical front-end

Why AERODYNAMICS are so important?

In the design of a modern vehicle the external shape of its body plays a keyrole.

To move forward a vehicle must overcome the resistance of the air; thisresistance depends on the external design of the vehicle. The ease with whicha vehicle moves in the airflow is indicated by the product of its front surfaceand the aerodynamic coefficient Cx, a non-dimensional aerodynamic

coefficient of resistance, determined by the exterior of each vehicle. Aerodynamics also affects passenger comfort: the design conditions theshape of the coach and, thus, the interior ventilation and the aerodynamicnoise inside the passenger compartment. As for vehicle stability, largelyinfluenced by the vehicle s aerodynamic movements, this aspect is optimisedas we explain in the following section.

As one of the determining factors for saving fuel, reducing noise andoptimising the stability of the DIVO, HISPANO has worked in close collaborationwith the firm Pininfarina and the INTA (Spanish National Institute of AerospaceTechnology) to achieve what is probably the best aerodynamic coefficientever for a Luxury Touring Coach.

The excellent aerodynamic coefficient is complemented by the level of soundproofing of the engine unit and low noise level in normal runningconditions, achieving excellent general driving dynamics.

An important aspect is the parametric analysis of Swing Movements whichmeasures the dynamic behaviour of the vehicle to the impact of a side wind,that has come up with excellent results both in theory and practice.

OFFERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

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SOME DRAG COEFFICIENTS

Model CXTGV-A (SNCF) 0,26Porsche 911 Turbo 0,31

Ford Focus 0,32DIVO LUXURY COACH 0,349Renault Clio 2001 0,37Land Rover Liberty 0,42

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Excellent dynamic behaviour

Totally complying the latest and mostdemanding safety regulations

Innovative structural conception

Minimising vibrations and noise levels

In most cases, the greatest problem with vibrations and noise occurs when

the dynamic forces exerted on the structure alter its natural frequencies.By means of insulating the problematic parts and modifying the mass of critical elements so that the resonance and excitation frequencies are different,HISPANO has developed a reliable and versatile system for the reductionof vibrations and noise, with the introduction of chemical additives thatoptimise the damping coefficients of visco-elastic materials.

Another important aspect is the close collaboration that chassis manufacturersand first component suppliers have offered us to resolve all possible sourcesof dynamic irregularities.

Passive Safety

As one of the main objectives of the project, the safety of the crew compartmenthas been maximised to increase the structural rigidity of this area 30% incomparison to conventional coaches. Thanks to this new design the vehicleis able to absorb front-side impacts in emergency situations. Another featureis that there is no driver s door on the left side and that the driving positionis extra-elevated to enhance the aforementioned features.

It is well known that HISPANO was the first company in Spain to receive theReg. 66 EC certification (behaviour of the structure in the event of rollover).In this new model a system of protective rings provides a practically non-deformable space for maximum passenger safety, using new materials, whichallow the weight of the body and the way that it behaves in emergencysituations, to be optimised.

A step ahead of the norms

From the very beginning of the project HISPANO s R+D department hasanalysed the current legal framework and future trends in the sector to definea vehicle which complies with the strictest requirements laid down by officialapproval bodies.

These norms are, amongst others:

> The 96/36/EC, 96/37/EC and 96/38/EC directives referring to seatanchorage and passenger safety systems (safety belts, safety belt attachmentand seat design).> The 95/28/EC directive referring to the resistance of materials to fire.> Electromagnetic compatibility> Complete official European approval, type 2140

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2 m3[ ]Luggage Rack Capacity =

The largest luggage rackon the market

Pleasurable ambient

LED Illumination system

A PLEASURABLE ATMOSPHERE

[ a m b i e n t a l | q u a l i t y ] What do we offer in terms of comfort?

TO THE TRAVELLERThe pleasure of travelling by coach is not just a question of a soundproofedvehicle, low vibrations, wide corridors and access doors. Our new DIVOcoach includes real innovations such as:

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) illumination system which offer numerousadvantages: Low consumption based on low voltage supply, which impliesminimum temperature emission. It has a much quicker response (just a fewmilliseconds), when compared to fluorescent and halogen lamps and, in thesame conditions of luminosity, the light is much clearer and brighter, absorbingany possible vibrations that may occur without lighting failures or variations.

With regards to the durability and reliability of the LED system, its extraordinaryperformance can be seen in the following comparative tables:

Large luggage capacity inside

With the largest luggage rack on the market, DIVO coach users can storetheir large-sized baggage without any problems. A 200 mm. opening andtransverse section of 950 cm2 means that a standard professional attachcase (450 x 330 x 100 mm.) fits into the luggage rack perfectly.

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* Source: Most important Lighting System Manufacturers

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20.000

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20.000

50.000

100.000

Halogen lamp Fluorescent lamp LED

Average life (Hours)*

Luminosityloss*

LED

Fluorescent lamp

Halogen lamp

-20%

45.000 h.

5.000 h.

1.500 h.

-30%

100.000 h.

20.000 h.

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What do we offer in terms of comfort?

Climate control system by overpressure, providing total, constant air

renewal. This system which is widely demanded by operators for the DIVOcoach, keeps the air inside the vehicle clean without the feeling of a closedcompartment. The system operates by means of a laminar airflow, whichsurrounds the passenger and provides a homogeneous temperature duringlong journeys.

TO THE CREW

A SPACIOUS driver's area. The new driving post is not just ergonomicand comfortable. According to the first drivers who have had the opportunityto try it out, the new design and standard components such as radio controlon the steering wheel or hands-free telephone kit, provide top quality driving.

The guide s seat moves 70 mm longitudinally allowing the seat back to bereclined and making it one of the most comfortable on the market.

A driver s independent climate system by means of a hot demister equipment, which adapts to the needs of the driver and guide areas andoperates by means of interior and exterior air flows, as well as using re-circulated air. In extreme conditions, there is a quick demisting positionfor safer driving.

Linear architecture front windscreen,especially designed for optimum water and air evacuation. Both first rowpassengers and professional drivers areof the opinion that the DIVO windscreenoffers the best visibility on the market.

The state-of-the-art windscreen wiper system is able to wipe 75% of thewindscreen s surface area, permitting highquality driving in inclement weather conditions.

Ventilation air inletHeated airCooled airConvection heatingVentilation air outlet

Maximum front windscreen visibility

Re-stylized and reinforced

new driver's area

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Conventional coach blind spot

DIVO Luxury Coach blind spot.Excellent driving conditions due to thenew front windscreen and the

aerodinamical wedged front-end

][Sweeping Area: 75%


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The protective wheel arches have been developed in non-metallic, lightPVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), officially approved and tested by the main automotivecompanies and providing zero-corrosion and minimum replacement time.This area also houses tight boxes to store tools.

As we have previously mentioned, the new front windscreen design hastaken into account different criteria:

- Dimensional optimisation for a reduction in costs, breakage and easy replacement.

- The innovative wedged front-end ensures maximum visibility. This fact has been corroborated in a survey carried out amongst professional drivers.

All of the vehicle s basic maintenance can be carried out from the outside,optimising technical off-the-road times.

The components used in developing the DIVO coach are supplied byleading companies in the automobile industry. This means that there is aworldwide technical assistance and spare parts network, as well as standardisedmaintenance and operating systems.

The vehicle s technical documentation comprises a series of printeddocuments and digital aids, which provide comprehensive information onthe coach s characteristics to allow preventive and corrective maintenanceto be carried out. You can ask for these manuals from HISPANO s After-sales department, through the Internet.

Finally, after analysing the total vehicle cost component:

[Purchase price + Maintenance cost + Expected resale price]

It can be stated that with its magnificent balance between quality and price,an optimum maintenance system, and excellent expected resale price (given

the timeless Pininfarina design) the new DIVO Coach is a truly profitableasset for transport operators.

Components from the leadingautomotive suppliers

Easy access to the electricalcomponents

Easy and intuitive exterior maintenance

Comprehensive preventive andorrective maintenance documentation

INVESTMENT PROFITABILITY

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