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(from Fisker Automotive Press Release) DRIVE THE
FUTURE WITH FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, A NEW GREEN AMERICAN
PREMIUM CAR COMPANY
IRVINE, Calif. Sept.5, 2007: Quantum Technologies
and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC announce the launch of a
joint venture in Fisker Automotive, Inc. - a green
American premium car company. Fisker Automotive will
offer a range of environmentally friendly premium
cars – with the first production car to make its
Worldwide North American debut at the 2008 Detroit
Auto Show in January. Initial production is
anticipated to be 15,000 vehicles annually with
pricing to start under $100,000.
Design and technology development are already
underway for the first production car. All models
will feature cutting-edge plug-in hybrid technology
penned as Quantum Drive, developed by Quantum
Technologies exclusively for Fisker Automotive. This
all-new plug–in Quantum Drive chassis layout will
allow Fisker to design innovative luxury cars with
uncompromised proportions.
The Fisker name has attracted and attained worldwide
brand recognition, thanks to years of first-class
automotive designs. Over his 18 years in the car
design business, Henrik Fisker has left his
thumbprint on some of the most highly regarded
automobiles. His creations range from the BMW Z8,
Aston Martin DB9 & V8 Vantage to his most recent
creations – the Tramonto and Latigo CS, designed
under the Fisker Coachbuild nameplate. Fisker
Automotive will retain the orange and blue logo
originated at Fisker Coachbuild.
“The troubled environment is captivating the
attention of the world. Developing a premium luxury
green car which also delivers attractive design can
make a difference. We are extremely excited to join
our automotive design expertise with the plug-in
hybrid technology of Quantum in Quantum Drive. This
breakthrough chassis development will allow us to
deliver a design with dramatic proportions – one
which will carry the Fisker badge,” expressed Henrik
Fisker, CEO of Fisker Automotive, Inc. “We want
people to drive beautiful fast cars that make
environmental sense – cars that are eco-chic and
will have less of an impact on global warming.”
Quantum Technologies has a long history of advancing
technology. Benefits in developing an entirely new,
from-the-ground-up design for a plug-in hybrid
vehicle include optimized fuel efficiency and
performance, unchanged gas station infrastructure,
home based battery recharging with any 110-volt
outlet at a fraction of the cost. A cleaner and a
quieter car for local travel…all with the most
advanced comforts that are anticipated with a luxury
car.
“Our goal here is to deliver the advancement that
Quantum Technologies has made in the area of plug-in
hybrid technology. By combining our efforts with the
renowned design talent of Henrik Fisker, we can
produce a car that makes a difference to the
environment – without sacrificing the luxury that
accompanies the finest automobiles,” stated Alan
Niedzwiecki, CEO Quantum Technologies.
Fisker Automotive is a privately owned car company,
operated by executive management teams of Fisker
Coachbuild, LLC and Quantum Technologies with Henrik
Fisker as the CEO of Fisker Automotive. Fisker
Coachbuild, LLC will be the exclusive design house
for Fisker Automotive through the entire range of
product development.
About Quantum Technologies (NASDAQ: QTWW):
Quantum is a publicly traded, world leader and OEM
supplier of state-of-the-art clean propulsion
technologies, fuel and energy storage technologies
and services including propulsion systems for
hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen internal
combustion engine vehicles, compressed natural gas
vehicles, liquid petroleum vehicles, hybrid electric
vehicles and plug-in hybrids based on advanced
electronic control systems and Lithium Ion batteries
developed by Quantum's strategic alliance partner
Advanced Lithium Power Ltd. Quantum also provides
engineering services including vehicle development
and homologation and second stage vehicle
manufacturing through its subsidiary Tecstar.
About Fisker Coachbuild, LLC:
Fisker Coachbuild, LLC is a privately owned company
that has brought a new vision to the world of
exotic, high-end performance sports cars. Their
distinctively designed and expertly engineered
automobiles are hand crafted using only the best
quality materials and infused with cutting-edge
safety technology. Fisker Coachbuild offers elegant
and timeless sports cars of limited production
providing the ultimate in exclusivity. The Fisker
line is currently comprised of the Tramonto and
Latigo CS. Creative design services are also carried
out for further brand recognition within Fisker
Coachbuild through merchandising. Designed by Fisker
Coachbuild has also made its mark with the Artega GT
design recently launched at the Geneva Auto Show in
2007. Now the future strategy will be to focus
solely on the design of the environmental friendly
premium cars for Fisker Automotive, Inc.

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