Quantum Delivers Hydrogen Refueling System to General Motors

IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2004 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , announced today it has delivered a mobile 10,000-psi (70 MPa) hydrogen refueling system to General Motors. This transportable unit will be used to refuel GM's fuel cell vehicles in Washington, D.C., which are equipped with Quantum's line of 10,000-psi hydrogen fuel systems.

Quantum has developed and launched a line of 5,000 and 10,000-psi hydrogen-refueling systems to support the introduction of fuel cell vehicles. Quantum's portable refueling units are designed to be user friendly based on simple and fully automated controls. They feature an interactive touch screen, one-button operation, automatic shut-off, and incorporate multiple redundant safety mechanisms and fueling controls compatible with California Fuel Cell Partnership hydrogen refueling protocols. The units are also designed with a defueling capability, which is an important feature that facilitates vehicle service operations. They operate on standard industrial power and do not have special utility requirements.

Quantum's refuelers are certified for use by Germany's regulatory agency, TUV (Technischer Uberwachungs Verein). Certification agencies and industry specifications require the units to safely manage pressure, temperature, and potential gas leakage issues with redundant safety features and thorough test and validation of components and systems.

"Our transportable refueling systems are designed to support our customers as they develop and demonstrate their fuel cell vehicles in the field," stated Alan P. Niedzwiecki, President and CEO. "These systems are also helping to establish the early foundation of a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that is beginning to take shape as we move toward a hydrogen economy.

"The higher pressure storage systems developed by Quantum, which this new refueling system supports, translate directly into a greater vehicle driving range for hydrogen fueled vehicles, a critical factor for the commercialization of fuel cell vehicles," added Niedzwiecki.

About Quantum

Quantum focuses on three primary product and system applications: Transportation, Fuel Cell Stationary Power Generation and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure. The company manufactures both components and end products. In the Transportation sector, Quantum designs and supplies state-of-the-art fuel system technologies to many of the world's leading OEMs with Hydrogen systems for both Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and Fuel Cell applications, and Natural Gas and LPG fuel systems for ICE applications. In Stationary Power, Quantum currently supplies components and integrated systems to developers of Fuel Cell stationary power products and is working to expand its product portfolio in these applications. In the area of Refueling Infrastructure, Quantum offers several hydrogen refueling systems focused on early infrastructure development, targeting fleets of one to 20 vehicles.

Quantum's ultra-light weight composite fuel storage, fuel injection and metering technologies, electronic control products and OEM-level systems integration capabilities have enabled the company to develop a product portfolio with state-of-the-art technologies and products, a diverse customer base, and alliances with partners such as General Motors and Sumitomo Corporation.

Quantum is a Tier 1 OEM supplier and a member of the GM Fuel Cell Alliance of fuel cell commercialization companies. Quantum's customer base includes General Motors, Toyota, Opel, Hyundai, Suzuki, Ford, Sunline, Yamaha and AeroVironment.

Quantum's web site: www.qtww.com.

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