Quantum Awarded Contract by Force Protection for Engineering and Initial Production of Armored Military Vehicles

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2007 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that its Tecstar Automotive Group was awarded a major contract by Force Protection, Inc. of Ladson, South Carolina to provide engineering design and production support for its Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Cheetah vehicle series. Force Protection recently announced the purchase of a new 430,000 square foot facility in Roxboro, North Carolina to expand its production capacity for current and future products, including the Cheetah vehicle line.

The initial efforts under this production implementation contract included prototype vehicle builds, manufacturing process development, and pre-production vehicles. Under this follow-on contract, Quantum's Tecstar Automotive Group will be providing manufacturing engineering support to develop the plant layout, specifying and procuring required equipment and tooling, set up of the assembly line, hiring and training the workforce, and managing the production line for Force Protection's Cheetah vehicle program. The contract includes the production of the Cheetah vehicles by Tecstar.

"We are pleased to continue supporting Force Protection, Inc. in producing its advanced ballistic- and blast-protected vehicles, which have protected and saved the lives of our armed forces and security personnel overseas," said Alan Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum. "We look forward to applying our fast-to-market, limited volume production expertise to assist in ramping up the production and deployment of these critically-needed vehicles."

About Quantum:

Quantum, a fully integrated alternative energy company, 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 aftermarket parts and accessories. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Quantum also develops and manufacturers advanced lithium-ion batteries through its partner, Advanced Lithium Power.

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 http://www.qtww.com/ .

About Force Protection Inc.:

Force Protection, Inc. manufactures ballistic- and mine-protected vehicles through its wholly-owned subsidiary. These specialty vehicles protect against landmines, hostile fire, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection's mine and ballistic

protection technologies are among the most advanced in the world. The vehicles are manufactured outside Charleston, S.C.

More information on Force Protection and its vehicles can be found at http://www.forceprotection.net/ .