Quantum Technologies Worldwide Announces Management Stock Purchases

IRVINE, CA - March 20, 2008: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. today announced that a majority of its executive management team, including CEO and President Alan Niedzwiecki; CFO Brian Olson; Dale Rasmussen, Chairman of the Board; and other board members, have purchased Quantum Fuel stock and are expected to purchase more stock from time to time in compliance with federal regulations.

"The team and I have purchased these shares to show our confidence in QTWW's new business and operational plans and because we believe the market value of QTWW's shares as seen in the trading price of late is far below anything close to fair value," Alan Niedzwiecki said.

For more information, investors are directed to the company's filed SEC Form 4's.

About Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc.

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 advanced lithium-ion battery systems, 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 alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's power-train engineering, system integration, vehicle manufacturing, and assembly capabilities provide fast-to-market solutions to support the production of hybrid, 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. For more information, visit http://www.qtww.com/.

Forward-Looking Statement:

Except for historical information, the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in the foregoing press release are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company's expectations regarding expected future revenues and operating results; future opportunities for Quantum; the Company's ability to fulfill orders in the future; and other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause actual results to 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, 2007. 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.