QUANTUM Supplies New Gaseous Fuel Injectors and Controller To DaimlerChrylser for Concept Vehicle

    IRVINE, Calif., May 8 QUANTUM Technologies Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of IMPCO Technologies Inc. announced today
that DaimlerChrysler has selected QUANTUM's new high performance gaseous fuel
injectors, regulator and electronics for the Dodge PowerBox concept vehicle.
QUANTUM's natural gas fuel injection system was chosen because it met the
stringent flow metering requirements of PowerBox's high performance engine.
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    The PowerBox is a supercharged 2.7-liter V6, generating 250 horsepower,
with an electric motor that adds 70 horsepower -- the result is V8 performance
with 60% improvement in fuel economy and super ultra low emissions.  The
PowerBox accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 7 seconds.
    QUANTUM recently announced that the company has been awarded a patent for
its innovative fuel injector technology.  QUANTUM's fuel injector has been
designed for use with hydrogen, compressed natural gas and propane and has
extensive applications in both fuel cell and alternative fuel vehicle markets.
Benefits over competing technologies include: increased durability, superior
performance, better controllability and low noise.
    QUANTUM is a world leader in the development of hydrogen, compressed
natural gas (CNG) and propane (LPG) handling and advanced gaseous storage
system technologies for manufacturers of fuel cell engines and internal
combustion engines. http://www.qtww.com

    For more information, please contact: Alan Niedzwiecki, Executive
Director, Business Development, QUANTUM Technologies Inc.:
Tel: (949) 399-4552.

    QUANTUM Technologies Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of IMPCO
Technologies Inc. .  QUANTUM is focused on the development of
enabling fuel storage technologies for manufacturers of alternative propulsion
and energy for emerging global markets.

    Certain matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking
information that involves risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from current trends.  These include the company's
ability to design and market advanced fuel metering, fuel storage or
electronic control products, the company's ability to meet OEM specifications,
and other such risks as cited in the 2000 annual report for IMPCO
Technologies, Inc. on Form 10-K and other documents filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.

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