Quake Global Delivers High-Performance Custom Modem To Volvo Trucks North America

SAN DIEGO - March 5, 2002 -Quake Global, Inc. has developed, in part using proprietary elements conceived by Volvo Trucks North America, a high performance custom satellite modem designed specifically for Volvo Trucks North America for use on heavy trucks. The product was created to provide global coverage and robust two-way communications using satellite technology. Volvo hopes to eventually integrate this system into all new trucks to enable efficient vehicle management and two-way messaging. Quake Global and Volvo Trucks North America signed a six-year contract.

The custom modem for Volvo incorporates J1708 CAN BUS technology, eliminating the need for sensors throughout the truck to relay pertinent information. This cutting-edge data collector allows information concerning miles driven, maintenance and operating performance to be recorded and transmitted via satellite communications. Vehicle tracking and locating information also compliments the two-way communications functionality. The modem operates over the ORBCOMM® two-way satellite communications network, and therefore is not limited by cellular coverage boundaries.

"We are very pleased to have been selected by Volvo Trucks North America for this extremely useful, cutting-edge communication technology," said Ray Calhoun, President and CEO of Quake Global. "Providing a custom application for Volvo is a major step for our growing company and by meeting their high quality standards, has positioned Quake for growth opportunities in satellite communications."

"We selected QUAKE® because we found their products to have the highest performance in the industry," said Keith Brandis, Vice President Product Planning of Volvo Trucks North America. "We have performed extensive testing of the product and feel confident in our selection of QUAKE to supply the technology to our customers."

About Volvo Trucks North America:
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. manufactures premium commercial Class 8 trucks and tractors, including the VHD and VN Series. Since late 1996, in excess of 70,000 Volvo VN Series trucks have been sold. The Company leads the heavy-truck industry in the areas of safety research and development, quality manufacturing processes and environmental care. Volvo Trucks also markets heavy-duty diesel engines and rear suspensions. Headquartered in Greensboro, NC, Volvo trucks is an affiliate of Volvo Truck Corporation, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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