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New UQM Technologies CEO, Eric Ridenour, Announces Shift Into Production Phase

Dépèche transmise le 4 janvier 2011 par Business Wire

LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just a month after assuming the role of President and CEO of UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), Eric R. Ridenour will announce at the Piper Jaffray Sixth Annual Clean Technology & Renewables Conference that the company has added full-production capability for its energy-efficient electric motors, generators and power electronic controls for electric and hybrid vehicles.

“Companies that have counted on us for high-quality pre-production development of electric motors and controllers can now seamlessly transition into volume production with UQM® systems and components.”

“This expansion into full production capability marks an important achievement for UQM,” said Eric R. Ridenour, President and CEO. “Companies that have counted on us for high-quality pre-production development of electric motors and controllers can now seamlessly transition into volume production with UQM® systems and components.”

Ridenour will present at the Piper Jaffray Sixth Annual Clean Technology & Renewables Conference on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. EST. The conference takes place at the Westin Hotel in Times Square, New York. Mr. Ridenour will provide details on the company’s increased range of capabilities during his presentation.

UQM Technologies 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 for UQM 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, product development center and manufacturing operation are located in Longmont, Colorado. Please visit www.uqm.com for more information.