Quantum supplying fuel cell vehicle storage tanks to GM

Quantum has many tanks for General Motors.

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW) has received what it calls a "multi-million dollar purchase order" from GM for hydrogen fuel storage systems to be used in GM's recently announced Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicle program.

GM will begin building and deploying what it hopes will be the world's largest fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in 2007.

The 10,000 psi (70 MPa) hydrogen storage systems for the Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles are based on Quantum's new Type IV (polymer-lined, all-composite) ultra-lightweight tanks, incorporating advances in materials and design.

These hydrogen storage systems are fully integrated modules comprised of three 10,000 psi tanks and incorporating Quantum's proprietary high-pressure valves, regulators, and safety systems. Quantum designed, developed, and safety tested these systems specifically for this GM vehicle program.

Quantum's hydrogen storage systems have been extensively tested and validated to operating conditions beyond current industry standards, addressing extreme temperature conditions found to occur in real world experience, the company says.

"This will be the largest fleet of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles equipped with range-extending 10,000 psi hydrogen storage systems. We believe that our 10,000 psi compressed hydrogen storage systems represent the state-of-the-art in design, manufacturing, and performance," said Alan P. Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of 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 and hydrogen refueling. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

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

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