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New Silicon Valley Partnership to Propel ChargeIQ Electric Vehicle Charging Solution into US

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In a push to capture a slice of the burgeoning worldwide electric vehicle charging infrastructure market,
estimated to exceed $3.8 billion by 2020, the Australian producers of ChargeIQ electric vehicle charging
solution have established a partnership with a leading Silicon Valley based technology supplier.

ChargeIQ, a Smart Grid friendly electric vehicle charging solution proven to slash driver’s charging costs in
half, has been developed over three years by Australian technology company DiUS Computing.

ChargeIQ is set to make its debut in the North American market by the end of 2013 after DiUS established
a partnership through its commercialisation subsidiary Percepscion with Global Network Resources, Inc. –
a leading Silicon Valley based technology supplier.

The move establishes the beginnings of an international sales and distribution channel for ChargeIQ, as well
as other products in Percepscion’s innovative Smart Energy portfolio.

ChargeIQ is the world’s first Zigbee-certified Electric Vehicle charging solution with intelligent Smart Grid
integration that allows electricity utilities to communicate directly with consumers to manage charging
loads.

ChargeIQ, which features a web interface and smartphone application, enables utilities and consumers to
cooperate in real-time to shift electricity demand.

A recent report produced for the Victorian Government by DiUS, in conjunction with United Energy and the
University of Melbourne, found ChargeIQ was able to halve electricity charging costs for drivers.

DiUS Computing co-director Clency Coutet, said the sales and distribution agreement with Global Network
Resources Inc. recognised ChargeIQ’s appeal to the growing number of plug-in vehicle drivers globally.

“In many parts of the U.S, a plug-in vehicle is now cheaper than its petrol counterpart.’’

“ChargeIQ represents the next generation in electric vehicle charging. With ChargeIQ, drivers save charging
costs, without effort or inconvenience. ChargeIQ makes electric cars smarter,” he said.

President and Founder of Global Network Resources, Kurt Miyatake said ChargeIQ and Percepscion’s other
Smart Energy products were exciting additions to the company’s portfolio.

“We’re delighted to partner with DiUS in bringing ChargeIQ to North America.

Electric cars are taking off in California and we see huge potential for this innovative
product here and elsewhere around the world,” Miyatake said.

The distribution deal is one of a number of significant developments surrounding
ChargeIQ in recent months.

In May, ChargeIQ was named a semi-finalist in the prestigious Australian Cleantech
Competition, which discovers and fosters Australia’s best clean technology
companies and products.

The winner will be announced on 2 October and go on to represent Australia in the
global competition.

This followed ChargeIQ being recognised as one of Australia’s most innovative
products for 2013 by Anthill magazine.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO HTTP://DIUS.COM.AU

ABOUT DIUS COMPUTING
DiUS Computing is an Australian-owned technology company, comprised of over 100 talented professionals with a
passion for the intelligent application of emerging technology to help businesses compete.
DiUS’ involvement in the Smart Grid arena began in 2006 with Victoria’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
program. Since then, DiUS has helped a number of Australian utilities with technology strategy, planning,
architecture, design, build, testing and procurement related activities for their AMI solutions. DiUS’ primary focus
now is on unlocking the value of AMI by providing Smart Energy Solutions.

ABOUT PERCEPSCION PTY LTD
Percepscion is a ‘Smart Energy’ product commercialisation joint venture majority-owned by DiUS Computing.
Percepscion’s portfolio of innovative Smart Energy solutions help utilities and consumers better use and manage
our valuable energy resources. Percepscion’s products include PowerVu, an innovative home energy monitor, and
ChargeIQ, a world-leading electric vehicle charging system.

ABOUT GLOBAL NETWORK RESOURCES INC
Global Network Resources Inc. (GNR) is a technology sales, marketing and engineering support company
headquartered in Santa Clara, CA – the heart of Silicon Valley. Established in 1993, GNR has expanded to deliver
software and hardware solutions from multiple locations to customers worldwide. Their product portfolio includes
advanced semi-conductors, flash memory, liquid-crystal displays, along with contract manufacturing, assembly
and test.
DiUS Computing co-director Clency Coutet

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