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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicles for U.S. Army (TARDEC) - Quantum Fuel Systems Receives Order

Quantum Receives Order to Expand Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle Fleet for U.S. Army

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. ( announced that it received an order for four additional Ford Escape Hydrogen Hybrid vehicles for the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). The contract will be administered by Aerospace Engineering Spectrum (AES: 19.14, -0.28, -1.44%), based in Ogden, Utah.

The Ford Escape Hydrogen Hybrids were developed for TARDEC for demonstration and use as administrative fleet vehicles at military facilities in North America, with the current order expanding the demonstration program to eleven vehicles. The Ford Escape Hydrogen Hybrids incorporate Quantum's advanced hydrogen fuel injection system and ultra-lightweight hydrogen storage system. This deployment will support the U.S. Army and its 21st Century Base initiative.
Full news release here

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