UQM Technologies Receives $2.2 Million Fuel Cell Compressor System Order for China Market

UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) today announced a significant purchase order from a major Chinese OEM for delivery of its R340 fuel cell compressor systems. The purchase order is valued at $2.2 million. Shipments are expected to begin in the summer of 2017 and be completed by fall of 2017. These compressor modules are a key component in hydrogen powered fuel cell systems. UQM has seen much success with its unique R340 fuel cell compressor system, which is designed for light-duty automotive applications for up to 75kW fuel cell stacks.

“We have been working with our customer for over a year on this program and are very pleased to receive this significant order from them,” said Joe Mitchell, President and CEO of UQM Technologies. “These systems, which include the motor, controller, compressor, and associated software, are ideal for ease of maintenance, long term durability, and low lifetime operational cost.”

About UQM

UQM Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of power-dense, high-efficiency electric motors, generators, power electronic controllers and fuel cell compressors for the commercial truck, bus, automotive, marine, military and industrial markets. A major emphasis for UQM is developing propulsion systems for electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. UQM is TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certified and located in Longmont, Colorado. For more information, please visit www.uqm.com.

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