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TH!NK & Hertz Offer Unique Morwegian Experience

15 June 1999

    OSLO, Norway -- When customers lease a new TH!NK electric city car in Norway 
beginning later this year, the car will be delivered to customers by Hertz.

    TH!NK Nordic AS and Hertz Norway announced today that Hertz will serve as
the distribution network for TH!NK.  This allows TH!NK Nordic to utilize an
already existing infrastructure rather than building a new one.

    "We know customers will have a unique, exciting driving experience with
TH!NK and we want to make certain the leasing and service experience is
equally positive," said Per Lilleng, President of TH!NK Nordic AS.  "Customers
will have one single number to call which gives access to a convenient package
of leasing, distribution and service.  This customer-driven approach is
something completely new to the automotive industry."

    TH!NK customers will have their car delivered by Hertz right to their home
or business.  In addition, when the vehicle needs service, Hertz will pick up
the car and supply a replacement vehicle for the day.

    "We're making the process as easy and convenient as possible," said
Lilleng.  "Because they receive a replacement vehicle, customers will never be
without a car."

    In addition, the availability of a large choice of vehicles at Hertz helps
fulfill TH!NK's philosophy of offering tailor made vehicles for different
customer demands.  "We know a two-seat car can't always meet a driver's needs,
such as at family vacation time," said Petter Hagen, General Manager Hertz
Norway.  "We hope that knowing they can make use of a larger vehicle when
needed will give customers greater flexibility."

    TH!NK customers will be offered special rates for rentals of larger
vehicles through Hertz.

    The process of leasing a TH!NK will be seamless to customers.  All Hertz
staff will be "branded" in TH!NK apparel when they deliver their services to
TH!NK customers.

    Hertz will also offer TH!NK cars as a daily rental at a very attractive
price, and will include TH!NK as an offer in the Hertz leasing division.
"This way interested customers can test the vehicle, or travelers can choose
an alternative type of vehicle," said Lilleng.

    TH!NK is made of corrosion-free, matte-finish thermoplastic and measures
2991 mm in length.  It has an aluminum space frame that provides overall
strength for the car and enables it to meet European safety standards.

    The car has a top speed of 90 km/h and a real-world range of about 85 km
between charges.  TH!NK is ideal for urban driving where average speed and
daily driving distances are low.  The power is stored in nickel cadmium
batteries with an estimated 10 year life, and are recharged easily in domestic
electrical outlets.

    With fewer parts per vehicle than conventional automobiles, design phases
are shorter and manufacturing is simpler.  Recycling is also made easier due
to the easy assembling method.  "We expect that TH!NK's simple design will be
a plus for customers," added Lilleng.  "With fewer parts, there should be
reduced maintenance needs."

    TH!NK will be produced at the TH!NK Nordic AS plant in Aurskog-Holand,
50 km east of Oslo, the capital of Norway.  TH!NK is an enterprise of Ford
Motor Company.