Quantum Announces Increasing Adoption of Q-Lite™ Natural Gas Storage Modules by New Customers and End Users

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:  QTWW), a global leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, today announced several new purchase orders for approximately $500,000 representing initial order flow and further adoption from several new customers and new end users for ultra-lightweight high-capacity CNG fuel storage tanks and fully-integrated modules.

"We are always excited to add new customers and end users, especially when we believe it's the start of a relationship that can expand rapidly," said Mr. Brian Olson, President and CEO of Quantum. "Our Q-Lite™ natural gas storage module is gaining increasing market attention due to its storage efficiency and light weight characteristics," continued Mr. Olson.

Quantum's automotive Tier-1 methodology for continuous improvement, coupled with a culture of innovation and best-in-class engineering practices is serving Quantum well during this period of product expansion and rapid growth in the natural gas vehicle market.

About Quantum
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. is a leader in the innovation, development and production of natural gas fuel storage systems and the integration of vehicle system technologies including engine and vehicle control systems and drivetrains. Quantum produces one of the most innovative, advanced, and light‐weight compressed natural gas storage tanks in the world and supplies these tanks, in addition to fully‐integrated natural gas storage systems, to truck and automotive OEMs and aftermarket and OEM truck integrators. Quantum provides low emission and fast‐to‐market solutions to support the integration and production of natural gas fuel and storage systems, hybrid, fuel cell, and specialty vehicles, as well as modular, transportable hydrogen refueling stations. Quantum is headquartered in Lake Forest, California, and has operations and affiliations in the United States, Canada, and India.

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