Quantum Supplies Ford With Hydrogen Fuel Injection Systems for E450 Hydrogen Shuttle Buses

    IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems
 Technologies Worldwide, Inc., ( QTWW) today announced that it is the
 supplier of the hydrogen fuel injectors to Ford Motor Company for its
 hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) powered shuttle bus program,
 including the three vehicles delivered December 7th to Parliament Hill in
 Ottawa, Canada for a unique pilot project that will test the vehicles in
 real-life conditions.
     The three buses to be used in Ottawa are part of a larger group of
 twenty shuttle buses that will be demonstrated across the United States and
 Canada. These units form a pre-commercial evaluation of Ford's HICE
 technology under real-world conditions that will help Ford assess the
 viability of commercially offering vehicles equipped with hydrogen internal
 combustion engines.
     Three Ford shuttle buses equipped with advanced hydrogen internal
 combustion engines (HICE) will be included in the Senate shuttle bus fleet
 on Parliament Hill. The shuttle buses transport parliamentarians and staff
 between buildings of the Parliamentary Precinct. The hydrogen buses will
 replace existing gasoline-powered shuttle buses and, in doing so, will
 reduce engine-related emissions to near-zero levels.
     "We are honored to be Ford's supplier for hydrogen fuel injectors.
 Quantum's patented injector has been designed, tested, and validated
 specifically to work with cleaner burning, dry gaseous fuels such as
 hydrogen, natural gas, and propane," said Alan P. Niedzwiecki, President
 and CEO of Quantum. "We fully support Ford's view that HICE-powered
 vehicles will play an important role as a transitional solution that will
 enable the emerging hydrogen economy. Interest continues to grow in
 Quantum's hydrogen hybrid vehicles, both the Hydrogen Prius and the
 Hydrogen Escape Hybrid, as near-term alternatives to reduce emissions and
 petroleum usage through the implementation of hydrogen technologies."
     About Quantum:
     Quantum and its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, are leaders in
 powertrain engineering, system integration, and manufacturing of packaged
 fuel systems and accessories for specialty vehicles and applications
 including fuel cells, hybrids, alternative fuels, hydrogen refueling, new
 body styles, mid-cycle vehicle product enhancements and high performance
 engines and drive trains for OEMs and consumers of aftermarket parts and
 accessories. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell
 vehicles.
     Quantum has product commercialization alliances with General Motors, AM
 General, and Sumitomo. Quantum's customer base includes General Motors,
 Toyota, Opel, Hyundai, Suzuki, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, AeroVironment, and
 the U.S. Army.
     More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at
 www.qtww.com.
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 to, the Company's expectations regarding expected future revenues and
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 Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and
 actual results could differ materially from those discussed in any
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 differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among other
 factors, prevailing market conditions; the Company's ability to design and
 market automotive products; the Company's ability to meet customer
 specifications and qualification requirements; availability of component
 parts and raw materials that meet the Company's requirements; and the
 Company's ability to source alternative materials and suppliers. Reference
 should also be made to the risk factors set forth from time to time in the
 Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to those contained in the
 section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2006. The Company does not undertake to
 update or revise any of its forward-looking statements even if experience
 or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be
 realized.
     For more information regarding Quantum, please contact:
 
     Dale Rasmussen
     Investor Relations
     Email:  DRasmussen@qtww.com
     +1-206-315-8242
 
     Andy Abele
     Executive Director, Strategic Development
     Email:  aabele@qtww.com
     +1-949-399-4527
 
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