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Corporate profile – TM4 Inc.

25 years ago a visionary group of

researchers set out to transform the

world's mobility landscape by literally

reinventing the wheel. Their vision for a

greener tomorrow would serve as the

inspiration behind TM4. That samevision and determination has allowed

TM4 to expand and flourish - and today

we are proud to be a driving force for

sustainable electric mobility and

renewable power generation solutions.

We have set our sights on success, and

continue to make significant progress;

so the future looks very bright indeed.

OUR MISSION

TM4 designs and markets the industry's

most efficient, highest power density

electrodynamics, conversion, and power

control products for electric mobility and

electricity generation.

We are committed to developing close

partnerships with clients, enabling them

to minimize their time-to-market, and

maximize ROI.

We have made it our mission to ensure

the seamless integration, cost-effective

series production, and rapid deployment

of our highly flexible products.

OUR ASSETS

Semi-automatic production line

Prototyping

Size of facilities: 5000 m2

More than 10 test benches

More than 100 patents

QUICK FACTS

• Located in Boucherville, Quebec

• An Hydro-Québec subsidiary

• 1982: First research on the wheel-motor.

• 1996: Proof of concept: A car is equiped with 4 wheel-motors.

• 1998: Creation of TM4, marking the start of commercial activities.


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Corporate profile – TM4 Inc. A MEMBER OF THE HYDRO-QUEBEC GROUP

Hydro-Québec generates, transmits and distributes electricity. Its sole shareholder is the

Quebec government. It uses mainly renewable generating options, in particular

hydropower, and supports the development of wind energy through purchases from

independent power producers. It also conducts research in energy-related fields such as

energy efficiency. The company has four divisions:

Hydro-Quebec at a glance

Assets : 66 billion USD

Income: 12,3 billion USD

Profit: 2,5 billion USD

Approximately 23,600

employees

For green transportation, Hydro-

Quebec has:

TM4: electric powertraintechnology

IREQ: Battery material

development center


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Corporate profile – TM4 Inc. THE TM4 MФTIVE™ SERIES

MФTIVE A MФTIVE B MФTIVE B+ MФTIVE C PERFORMANCE

Peak power 54 kW 80 kW 100 kW 120 kW 200 kWPeak Torque 157 Nm 170 Nm 180 Nm 275 Nm 450 Nm

Speed (RPM) 10 000 10 000 12 500 10 000 8500

TM4’s vast expertise and cutting-edge technologies have both been integral contributors to

the design of one of the world’s most advanced electric drivetrains.

More than 100 breakthrough patents combine to deliver

unmatched efficiency, power density, and quality in a

unit that is compact, and affordable. TM4 is recognized

as an expert in thermal management, coil winding,

inversed-rotor topology, and motor & inverter control

algorithms, all contributing to producing the highestpossible energy conversion efficiencies.

The TM4 MФTIVE™ series features a permanent-

magnet brushless motor and a power-dense electronic

inverter. It is an efficient turnkey solution created

expressly for a range of electric and hybrid applications,

with emphasis on light duty passenger and commercial

platforms.

Fully compatible with the TM4 NEURФ™ vehicle

controller, it is now available in quantity for integrationinto production-ready powertrains.

KEY BENEFITS

INDUSTRY-LEADING EFFICIENCYBrushless permanent-magnet technologyensures exceptional performance over a widerange of speeds.

BEST-IN-CLASS POWER DENSITYDelivers more power with its excellent power-to-weight ratio, takes up less valuable space,and requires fewer raw materials to produce.

AUTOMOTIVE STANDARDS99% of our electronic components areautomotive certified, assuring compliance withcurrent industry best practices

RELIABLE SYSTEM PERFORMANCEBuilt to endure demanding real-world roadconditions and backed by a first-rate warranty.

EASE OF INTEGRATION Allows for a more rapid integration anda significantly reduced time-to-market.

BATTERY COMPATIBILITY

Bidirectional voltage boost extends both range andoperation of compatible batteries.


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Corporate profile – TM4 Inc. OUR PRODUCTION LINE

While TM4 is home to a dedicated team of

professionals, it is also the birthplace of over

100 patents. Adding to this wealth of know-

how are our on-site assets: R&D laboratories,

prototyping and testing facilities,

manufacturing and assembly lines. Then there

are TM4's tier 1 partnerships and their added

benefit of economies of scale. The sum of

these advantages raises our competitive edge

and our capacity to respond to ever-growing

and changing client needs. It is all about

putting TM4's assets, ingenuity, and

boundless energy to work for you.

A 1000 m² MANUFACTURING FACILITY

Fully integrated power electronics

assembly and test cells

Stator fabrication, assembly and

impregnation

Rotor assembly and balancing

Fully integrated motor assembly andtest cell

Automated conformity and

performance testing of e-drivetrain

assemblies


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Corporate profile – TM4 Inc. OUR TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES

TM4 has a 400 M² test area

6 temperature controlled test cells with overhead cranes and separated control rooms

10 test benches

8 dynamometer testing lines with 4-quadrant operation (60-700kW / 0-18,000 RPM).

1 environmental chamber ( -70˚C to 180˚C, humidity controlled) 1 shielded room for pre-compliance EMI/EMC

1 electrical load bank (RL 80 – 150kW)

INTERNATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS AT TM4

O 9001 - Quality Management Systems, ISO/ITS 16949 - Quality Management Systems· Automotive Production &vice Part Organizations, ISO 26262 - Road Vehicles Safety , ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems

TM4 defines its vast expertise, experience, history of innovation, and exceptional

multidisciplinary approach as its core values. Values that serve to reinforce our

fundamental pillars of quality, flexibility, and performance. But above and beyond TM4's

accomplishments is our appreciation of the importance of a satisfied customer. It is this

combination of prinCiples that guide us in everything we do, forging partnerships that

generate lasting success. Ours, and yours.

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