"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: Statements about EPOD's future expectations, including future
revenue, earnings, and transactions, as well as all other statements in
this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking
statements " within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. EPOD's patent-pending
and proprietary technologies are applicable to a wide variety of industries
and applications, and are available through licensed OEM's and directly to
end-users.
Working in concert with ALP, Quantum will utilize its strong automotive
OEM skills in packaging, integration, and manufacturing expertise to develop
integrated advanced lithium ion battery packs for near-term applications,
including hybrid electric vehicles, uninterruptible power supplies, and solar
photovoltaic energy systems, as well as emerging fuel cell vehicles.

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The Company's filings, including current financial reports , can be accessed
through the EDGAR database at www. Quantum
will be able to integrate ALP's lithium ion battery technology with its
state-of-the-art hydrogen storage systems to provide complete energy storage
solutions for fuel cell vehicles.com

(C)2006 Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.
Advanced Technology Center
17872 Cartwright Road, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone 949-399-4500 Fax 949-399-4600

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EPOD International Inc. "We
believe that this is an important technology with enormous potential to
penetrate into today's hybrid electric vehicle market as well as solar
photovoltaic energy systems, and uninterruptible power supplies.com.

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ALP's breakthrough technology has
significant opportunities and applications in hybrid electric vehicles, fuel
cell vehicles , uninterruptible power supplies, and energy storage for
renewable energy, such as solar photovoltaic applications. Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum. Quantum
also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Army.qtww.

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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such
forward-looking statements include, among other factors, prevailing market
conditions; the Company's ability to design and market automotive products;
the Company's ability to meet customer specifications and qualification
requirements; availability of component parts and raw materials that meet the
Company's requirements; the Company's ability to source alternative materials
and suppliers; and the Company's ability to meet customer specifications and
qualification requirements using the lithium ion battery and control systems.
Reference should also be made to the risk factors set forth from time to time
in the Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to those contained in
the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2005.

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epodinc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) today announced that it has
acquired a 19. It also
positions Quantum to be a single source for energy storage solutions for
hydrogen hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

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The system
will begin generating renewable energy for sale to the local electric
utility under a 20-year power purchase agreement immediately upon
completion, and has an estimated lifespan of a minimum of 40 years. (ALP), a newly formed company developing leading-edge lithium ion
and advanced battery control systems whose primary asset is intellectual
property.
ALP 's technology enables the inherent advantages of lithium ion batteries,
high specific energy, no memory and limited self-discharge, to be implemented
in today's mainstream hybrid electric vehicles, coming plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles, and future fuel cell vehicles.

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Phase-One of the turn-key, solar power system for a German agricultural
client is projected to be completed within the next two weeks . Mark Roseborough
President
EPOD International Inc. The technology has the potential to play a major role
in future fuel cell vehicles by enabling the use of smaller, more
cost-effective fuel cells in a hybrid configuration and, thereby, allow for
significant cost reductions in fuel cell vehicles.

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ALP is developing state-of-the-art lithium ion battery and control systems
that control state-of-charge and provide for thermal management, resulting in
high-performance energy storage.

Power supplies and power generation for wearable computing and electronics.

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(the "Company", "EPOD")
(OTC BB: EPOI), (Frankfurt: EDU.

9% stake in Vancouver, British Columbia-based Advanced Lithium
Power Inc."

About Quantum
Quantum and its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, are leaders in
powertrain engineering, system integration, and manufacturing of packaged fuel
systems and accessories for specialty vehicles and applications including fuel
cells, hybrids , alternative fuels, hydrogen refueling, new body styles,
mid-cycle vehicle product enhancements and high performance engines and drive
trains for OEMs and consumers of aftermarket parts and accessories .S. The Company does not undertake
to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements even if experience
or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be
realized .

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com/investors.gov.
"This technology supports Quantum's strategic initiatives in hybrid
electric and fuel cell vehicles and complements our growing military
applications," said Alan P.

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The deal, valued at EUR 500,000 (US$590,000), includes both a power
management system and EPOD photovoltaic panels. EPOD intends that such forward-looking statements be subject
to the safe harbors created thereby. The Company's patent-pending 'Energy Pod' technology manages
and manipulates electrical energy such that utilization of DC-electric
battery power becomes significantly more efficient .

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ALP's advanced lithium ion battery
packs are designed to be smaller and lighter than current nickel metal hydride
batteries used in hybrid electric vehicles, thus providing the opportunity to
increase vehicle fuel efficiency by reducing vehicle weight and improving
packaging flexibility.

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Photos of the solar power
installation may be viewed at www. Such statements
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results could
differ materially from those discussed in any forward -looking statement.

For more information regarding Quantum, please contact:
Dale Rasmussen
Investor Relations
+1-206-315-8242
Email: DRasmussen@qtww.

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F) announces construction of the Company's
100-kilowatt solar power installation has begun.

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EPOD International Inc.

About EPOD: EPOD International Inc., Quantum Fuel Systems
Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

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The
power purchase agreement is part of a federal government energy program
whereby residential, commercial, and industrial power users are encouraged
to utilize renewable energy to reduce, and ultimately eliminate, Germany's
dependence on fossil fuel-based and non-renewable power.

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As both electric
power demand and prices continue to increase, it is Management's opinion
that demand for EPOD's solar power systems will grow correspondingly .

Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical information, the statements, expectations , and
assumptions contained in the foregoing press release are forward-looking
statements.

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is a leader in the development of
advanced energy management technologies with real-world market
applications .

Quantum Acquires Stake in Advanced Lithium Ion Battery Company

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PRESS RELEASE EPOD Announces 100 Kilowatt Solar Install Has Begun

php. Quantum's customer base includes General Motors,
Toyota, Opel, Hyundai , Suzuki, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, AeroVironment, and the
U.
More information can be found about Quantum's products and services at
http://www. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
the Company's expectations regarding expected future revenues and operating
results; future opportunities for Quantum; the Company's ability to fulfill
orders in the future; and other statements about the future expectations,
beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management .

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The Company announces that construction of the 100-kilowatt solar power
installation previously announced on September 13, 2005, has begun. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties that are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission , including, but not limited to,
the Company's 10-KSB for year ended December 31, 2004 filed on or about
March 30, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference.sec.
Quantum has product commercialization alliances with General Motors, AM
General, and Sumitomo.