UQM Technologies Introduces 200 kW System for Propulsion and Generator Applications

LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has released a new 200 kW motor/generator system for use in electric propulsion and generator applications. The new system extends the peak power available in the Company’s 405 mm diameter frame size to 200 kW, has a continuous power rating of 115 kW and delivers peak torque of 900 N-m.

“The higher peak output rating of this system will improve the operating characteristics of larger vehicles, most notably for grade climbing and acceleration.”

UQM® propulsion systems and generators are available in a variety of power levels in either a 280 mm diameter frame size or a larger 405 mm diameter frame size. The Company’s motor/generator offerings are listed by power level below:

PowerPhase® Systems - 280 mm diameter
System Name	Length	Peak Power	Continuous Power	Peak Torque	Continuous Torque	Weight
HiTor 50	252 mm L	50 kW	30 kW	440 Nm	180 Nm	41 kg
PowerPhase® 75	252 mm L	75 kW	45 kW	240 Nm	150 Nm	41 kg
PowerPhase® 125	252 mm L	125 kW	45 kW	300 Nm	150 Nm	41 kg
PowerPhase® 145	280 mm L	145 kW	85 kW	400 Nm	250 Nm	50 kg

PowerPhase® Systems - 405 mm diameter
System Name	Length	Peak Power	Continuous Power	Peak Torque	Continuous Torque	Weight
PowerPhase® 150	241 mm L	150 kW	100 kW	650 Nm	400 Nm	91 kg
PowerPhase® 200	241 mm L	200 kW	115 kW	900 Nm	450 Nm	91 kg

The Company offers a complete line of matching power electronic motor controllers to intelligently manage the operation of its motors and generators, as well as DC-to-DC converter and DC-to-AC inverter power conversion products.

“We are pleased to add the PowerPhase® 200 system to our lineup of electric propulsion systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications,” said Jon Lutz, UQM Technologies’ Vice President of Technology. “The higher peak output rating of this system will improve the operating characteristics of larger vehicles, most notably for grade climbing and acceleration.”

UQM Technologies, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of power dense, high efficiency electric motors, generators and power electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace, military and industrial markets. A major emphasis of the Company is developing products for the alternative energy technologies sector including propulsion systems for electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, under-the-hood power accessories and other vehicle auxiliaries. The Company’s headquarters, engineering and product development center, and manufacturing operation are located in Longmont, Colorado. For more information on the Company, please visit its worldwide website at www.uqm.com.

This Release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements appear in a number of places in this Release and include statements regarding our plans, beliefs or current expectations, including those plans, beliefs and expectations of our officers and directors with respect to, among other things, future financial results and revenue growth and the continued growth of the electric-powered vehicle industry. Important Risk Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements are contained in our Form 10-K filed May 24, 2010, which is available through our website at www.uqm.com or at www.sec.gov.