Quantum to Present at Canaccord Adams' 26th Annual Summer Seminar

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2006 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it will deliver a presentation at Canaccord Adams' 26th Annual Summer Seminar in Boston, Massachusetts. Quantum is scheduled to present to leading institutional investment representatives on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at 4:30 PM eastern time at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. Quantum will join executives from nearly 200 public and private companies for the Summer Seminar, one of the longest-running events focused exclusively on growth companies.

"We look forward to showcasing our company to some of the country's top growth investors at this year's Summer Seminar," said Mr. Alan Niedzwiecki, President and Chief Executive Officer, "We will review industry trends, as well as the company's business and growth opportunities."

About Quantum

Quantum is a leader in powertrain engineering, system integration, and manufacturing of packaged fuel systems and accessories for specialty vehicles and applications, including fuel cells, hybrids, alternative fuels, hydrogen refueling, new body styles, mid-cycle vehicle product enhancements, and high performance engines and drive trains for OEMs and consumers of specialty equipment parts and accessories. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

Quantum has product commercialization alliances with General Motors, AM General, and Sumitomo. Quantum's customer base includes General Motors, Toyota, Opel, Hyundai, Suzuki, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Sunline, Yamaha, AeroVironment, and the U.S. Army.

More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at www.qtww.com.

  Quantum is a member of the Russell 2000(R) and Russell 3000(R) indexes.

  Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this document regarding future financial and operating results, future growth in customers and development programs, benefits and synergies of the merger with Starcraft, the development and commercialization of fuel cell vehicles and applications, new or expanded customer contracts, the impact of oil prices on demand for our products, the commitment of OEMs and other entities to the hydrogen economy, future opportunities for Quantum, and any other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including but not limited to statements containing the words "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates," and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: variations in pricing, engineering and material costs, development costs, other general costs and expenses; our ability to successfully transition into OEM-level dual invoice programs and other new model platforms with our OEM customers; any failure to realize anticipated savings from consolidation of operational, general and administrative expenses; the failure to fully realize the synergies and other perceived advantages resulting from the recent acquisitions; costs and potential litigation associated with our acquisitions; the ability to retain key personnel; the Company's ability to successfully execute its business strategies; growth of the alternative fuel, fuel cell and specialty vehicle markets; the levels of commitment by OEMs, governments and other entities to the commercialization of fuel cell and alternative fuel technologies; our dependence on General Motors for a substantial majority of our revenues; the timing of product cycles for our OEM customers; delays in the development of a commercial market for our products; our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for raw materials used in our products; shortages of raw materials, particularly high-strength fiber used in our products; competitive conditions in the industry; business cycles affecting the markets in which the Company conducts business; government support and funding of hydrogen initiatives; and economic conditions generally. Additional factors may be found in Quantum's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2006 and in the other documents filed by Quantum with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, opinions, and expectations of the Company's management as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update its forward-looking statements if those beliefs, opinions, expectations, or other circumstances should change.

  For more information regarding Quantum, please contact:

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

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