Quantum Ships Diesel Hybrid Vehicles to the U.S. Army

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems
Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) today announced that it is
developing and shipping diesel hybrid vehicles to the U.S. Army's Tank
Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) National
Automotive Center (NAC), with funding support through the U.S. Special
Operations Command (USSOCOM), and project administration through Alion.
Quantum developed the Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV), which is a
diesel hybrid electric vehicle targeted for quick-paced special
operations-type missions involving reconnaissance, surveillance, and
targeting.

The CERV design incorporates Quantum Q-Force, which is a new proprietary,
advanced all-wheel-drive diesel hybrid electric powertrain. Quantum designed a
unique purpose-built light-weight chassis, integrated the Q-Force diesel
hybrid electric powertrain, performed a series of vehicle performance and
safety tests and successfully built a total of six (6) hybrid vehicles as part
of this program. This unique vehicle has a torque rating that exceeds 5,000
foot-pounds, can maintain a speed of 80 miles per hour, and ascend 60 percent
grades. The Q-Force hybrid powertrain is capable of reducing fuel consumption
by up to 25 percent compared with a conventional vehicle, helping to
significantly reduce the carbon footprint. CERV is up-fitted with a unique
weapons ring that Quantum designed to enable higher fire power for this high
performance, versatile platform.

"The CERV program follows previous successful contracts with the U.S. Army,
wherein Quantum designed and developed from the ground up, and demonstrated
the Aggressor, a high performance light-duty off-road hybrid electric
vehicle," commented Alan P. Niedzwiecki, the President and CEO of Quantum. "I
am excited about our next generation diesel hybrid powertrain technologies and
our new military special operations vehicle that is well-positioned to create
another highly fuel-efficient and powerful platform that improves the
military's tactical capabilities. We believe that the CERV program offers
innovative solutions to meet the mission of the national defense effort, while
reducing the fuel logistic burden. We acknowledge the support from TARDEC
National Automotive Center for the success of this program."

In 2008 Quantum introduced a gasoline plug-in-hybrid drive known as the
'Q-Drive' in the Fisker KARMA 4-door sports sedan. Fisker Automotive, the
"Green American" car company that was co-founded by Quantum and Henrik Fisker,
was awarded a $528.7 million loan by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop
and manufacture plug-in hybrid vehicles, including the Fisker Karma. In
related news, on October 27, 2009, Vice President Joe Biden announced that
Fisker Automotive is re-opening a 3.2 million square foot former GM factory in
Delaware to mass-produce plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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 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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For more information regarding Quantum, please contact:

Dale Rasmussen
Investor Relations
Email: DRasmussen@qtww.com
+1-206-315-8242

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Dale Rasmussen, Investor Relations of Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies
Worldwide, Inc., +1-206-315-8242, DRasmussen@qtww.com