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Unique Mobility, Inc. Names Stephen J. Roy to Board of Directors

8 May 2000

Unique Mobility, Inc. Names Stephen J. Roy to Board of Directors

    GOLDEN, Colo., May 8 Unique Mobility, Inc. (Amex: UQM), a
developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today the appointment
of Stephen J. Roy to the Company's Board of Directors.  The appointment of Mr.
Roy increases the size of the Board to six members.
    Since 1989, Mr. Roy has been Managing Director - Investment Banking for
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., a full service brokerage and investment banking
firm.  As Section Head of the A.G. Edwards' Industrial Growth Group, with a
focus in applied technology, electronic components and equipment,
transportation and vehicle component industries, Mr. Roy's responsibilities
include the coordination and implementation of all investment banking
transactions within the Group, including public and private debt and equity,
mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory assignments.  Prior to his
current position at A.G. Edwards, Mr. Roy co-managed a regional investment
banking office for Prudential Securities.
    William G. Rankin, Unique Mobility's President and CEO, noted that, "There
are critical moments in the development of emerging companies where the
addition to the Board of special talent adds a dimension that significantly
advances a company's opportunities.  The addition of Stephen J. Roy to our
Board of Directors brings a wealth of financial and Wall Street experience,
and a deep knowledge of our industry.  He strengthens an already outstanding
Board of Directors, and we are pleased to have him join our team."
    Unique Mobility, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of power
dense, high efficiency motors, gear assemblies and electronic assemblies for
the automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, medical and industrial markets.
A major emphasis of the Company is in applying its systems to the emerging
hybrid-electric and fuel cell electric vehicle market.  The Company's
headquarters and engineering and product development center are located in
Golden, Colorado.  Manufacturing facilities are located in Frederick, Colorado
(electric motors and gear assemblies) and St. Charles, Missouri
(electronic assemblies and wire harnesses).  For more information on the
Company, please visit its worldwide website at http://www.uqm.com.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties.  These statements may differ materially from actual future
events or results.  Readers are referred to the Risk Factors section of the
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-78525) filed by the Company
with the SEC, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual
results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements,
including the Company's ability to become profitable, its ability to obtain
additional financing, the Company's reliance on major customers and suppliers
and the possibility that product liability insurance may become unavailable.
These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the
date of the press release.  The Company disclaims, however, any intent or
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.