Quantum's High Capacity Natural Gas Fuel Tank Featured at the Green Fleet Conference and Expo 2012

LAKE FOREST, CA--Oct. 8, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hybrid/electric and hydrogen vehicle technologies, announced today that its ultra-lightweight carbon composite natural gas vehicle (NGV) tank was showcased to the nation's leading fleet professionals at a live event held on October 2 ^nd at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, Illinois, in conjunction with the Green Fleet Conference and Expo 2012 and NGV America Natural Gas Vehicle Conference and Summit. The Conference brings together fleet operators, policy makers and natural gas industry equipment and service suppliers.

"We are pleased to demonstrate the advantages of Quantum's industry-leading lightweight storage technology at this premier conference and exhibition," said Brian Olson, President and CEO of Quantum. "Quantum's high capacity tanks are 30-70% lighter than any other tank on the market today, providing remarkable advantages in installation, vehicle handling and fuel economy."

The Quantum tank was installed at the Green Fleet Conference live demonstration event as part of a record-breaking vehicle conversion in less than 2.5 hours, by a leading up-fitter.

The demand for Quantum's high capacity ultra lightweight natural gas storage systems continues to increase as fleets recognize the significant cost saving benefits in operating their vehicles on compressed natural gas.