Quantum Technologies Announces Postponement of 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

LAKE FOREST, CA--April 8, 2013: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (the "Company") , a global leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, today announced that it has postponed its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2013 Annual Meeting") originally scheduled for April 11, 2013 in order to provide the Company with additional time to prepare the required proxy materials.  The new date for the 2013 Annual Meeting will be announced once it has been determined by the Company's board of directors.

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. is a leader in the development and production of natural gas fuel storage and system technologies, alternative fuel vehicles, and advanced vehicle propulsion systems. Quantum's portfolio of technologies includes natural gas and hydrogen storage and metering systems, electronic and software controls, hybrid electric drive systems, and other alternative fuel technologies and solutions that enable fuel efficient, low emission natural gas and hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles. Quantum's powertrain engineering, system integration, vehicle manufacturing, and assembly capabilities provide fast-to-market solutions to support the production of natural gas, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen-powered hybrid, fuel cell, and specialty vehicles, as well as modular, transportable hydrogen refueling stations.

Quantum's customer base includes automotive OEMs, fleets, aerospace industry, military and other governmental agencies, and other strategic alliance partners.

Quantum's wholly owned subsidiary, Schneider Power Inc., complements Quantum's renewable energy presence through the development and ownership of wind and solar farms.