Case Study Gates PowerGrip Belt Technology Industry Segment: Personal Mobility Vehicles The personal mobility vehicle industry is divided into two major product categories: personal mobility devices (personnel carriers, golf cars, commercial vehicles, trams and man lifts), and devices designed primarily for disabled persons (wheelchairs, powered scooters, lifts and specialty elevators). According to a recent Freedonia Group, Inc. research report, the demand for persona mobility devices in the US is projected to increase more than five percent per year through 2010 to approximately $3.6 bil- lion. Commercial vehicles are expected to enjoy the most rapid growth as manufacturers of personnel carriers continue to adapt such products for general commercial use. Customer Profile: TsMotion, Inc. One company at the forefront of this new, highly-demanded technology isT3Motion, Inc., a leading manufacturer of professional-grade personal mobility vehicles targeted at the governmental, public safety, law enforcement and private secu- rity sectors. Their flagship product Series unit, which exceeds market tally-friendly, performance-ori- ented vehicle for personal mobil- ty. And with a daily operating fee of only 10 cents, the T3 unit is also very cost-effective. The h\ Agility with Efficiency stand-up vehicle that is incredibly effective for professional use. It has been designed to deliver performance for such fast-paced activities as community polic- ing and patrolling of airports, military bases, campuses, malls, public venues and other high-density areas. It is also used for deliveries. The T3 offers a zero-degree turning radius, providing the required agility to maneuver through confined and narrow areas. Additionally, it is an energy-efficient vehicle that emits County Sheriff's Department (LASD) cars. In a recent Law and Order Magazine article, Commander John Radeleff, Chief Technology Officer for the LASD, com- mented, "The T3 has been able to quickly enter the alleyways I short time, enabling patrol nearby college various campus build-

ings where patrol cars are restricted. The Department has seen a significant impact via the T3 unit, and is “very enthusiastic with the positive results, including improved visibility, speed, stability and the resulting increase in productivity.” The Gates Advantage: Top Design, Trusted Performance From design conception through production, Gates has been a strategic partner with T3Motion, Inc. by providing the highquality power transmission that propels the T3 unit. The forward casing of the vehicle houses a small DC electric motor coupled with a Gates rubber synchronous belt drive system that...