Quantum Encourages Stockholders to Submit Voting Instructions for Its Annual Meeting

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) announced today that it is encouraging all stockholders to submit their voting instructions promptly for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010.  Stockholders who have not yet voted may still vote in advance of the meeting by Internet, telephone or mail as described below.  

Quantum has engaged The Proxy Advisory Group, LLC, a proxy advisory and solicitation firm, to contact stockholders by telephone to encourage voting.  Stockholders that have not already voted may receive calls prior to the meeting from The Proxy Advisory Group on behalf of the Company.

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS – SHARES HELD WITH A BROKER:

• Stockholders may cast their vote on the Internet at www.proxyvote.com or by calling the telephone number listed on their Voting Instruction Form.  Please use the control number from your Voting Instruction Form and follow the instructions provided.
• Stockholders may sign, date and return their Voting Instruction Form by mail in the envelope provided.  If voting by mail, please do so promptly to ensure your proxy instructions are received in time to be represented at the Annual Meeting.
• Stockholders may contact their brokerage firm for help with casting their vote.

Please note that voting by phone or Internet will require that you have your control number available.  This number is printed on the Voting Instruction Form that accompanied the Proxy Statement and Annual Report sent to you by mail.  Stockholders who do not have their control number should contact their brokerage firm.

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS – SHARES HELD IN CERTIFICATE FORM:

• Registered stockholders may cast their vote on the Internet at http://www.proxyvoting.com/qtww or by telephone at (866) 540-5760.  Please have the control number from your proxy card available and follow the prompts provided.  
• Registered stockholders may sign, date and return their proxy card by mail in the envelope provided.  If voting by mail, please do so promptly to ensure your proxy instructions are received in time to be represented at the Annual Meeting.
• Registered stockholders who wish to vote but do not have their control number available may call The Proxy Advisory Group toll-free at (888) 33-PROXY or (888) 337-7699 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Eastern Time.

More information on the matters to be discussed at the Annual Meeting can be found in the Company's Proxy Statement.  The Proxy Statement and the Company's 2010 Annual Report to Stockholders are available at https://materials.proxyvote.com/74765E.

About Quantum:

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a fully integrated alternative energy company, is a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's wholly owned subsidiary, Schneider Power Inc., complements Quantum's emerging renewable energy presence through the development and ownership of wind and solar farms.  Quantum's portfolio of technologies includes electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems, and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell, and natural gas vehicles. Quantum's powertrain engineering, system integration, vehicle manufacturing, and assembly capabilities provide fast-to-market solutions to support the production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid, hydrogen-powered hybrid, fuel cell, alternative fuel, and specialty vehicles, as well as modular, transportable hydrogen refueling stations. Quantum's customer base includes automotive OEMs, dealer networks, fleets, aerospace industry, military and other government entities, and other strategic alliance partners.

More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at www.qtww.com.

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