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News Release - July 31, 2007
ALP Receives $1.4 Million in Clean Tech Funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Vancouver, BC, Canada — Advanced Lithium Power, Inc. (ALP) has been awarded $1.4 million in clean technology funding by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). The ALP grant was part of STDC’s latest round of funding for the development and demonstration of clean technologies that benefit both the environment and the economy. Private sector investment contributions are also involved.

ALP is the lead organization in the SDTC funded project, which is intended to advance the company’s existing prototype battery results by building, testing, and demonstrating a production-ready Lithium-ion battery pack to automotive manufacturers. ALP is joined in the SDTC project by its strategic business partners Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., and E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Inc.

“The automotive world is on a fast track to mass production of a wide range of clean-air vehicles using electrical power to reduce environmental damage,” said Lorne Gettel, President and CEO of ALP. “We are in the race to provide the electrical energy storage systems that will make this transportation revolution possible, and this targeted funding from SDTC will help to keep us at the head of the pack.”

The SDTC funding will speed further development of the Lithium-ion Energy Storage System which ALP developed and integrated into a Ford Escape Hybrid vehicle. Initial testing of the installation has been extremely favourable. The world’s automobile manufacturers have identified advanced Lithium-ion batteries as the technology of choice for Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.

“Energy storage and battery technology are crucial components in a clean-energy future,” said Vicky J. Sharpe, President and CEO of SDTC. “Due to its higher performance, lithium ion storage is the next wave in hybrid electric vehicles. Should the Advanced Lithium Power project be successful, it will be an important step forward for the automotive sector.”

Sustainable Development Technology Canada is an arm’s-length foundation created by the Government of Canada that currently operates a $550 million fund to support the development and demonstration of clean technologies - solutions that address issues of climate change, clean air, clean water and clean soil to deliver environmental, economic and health benefits to Canadians.

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. 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. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Inc. E-One Moli is North America’s only volume manufacturer of high power Lithium-ion cells. Its products match or exceed the quality of any manufacturer worldwide. Lithium-ion batteries for consumer products such as laptop computers were first produced at the E-One Moli facility in 1995. E-One Energy Technology Corporation (Taiwan) purchased the Maple Ridge facilities in 2000, giving the company its present name, E-One Moli Energy (Canada) Inc. In January 2005, E-One Moli was the first manufacturer in the world to introduce high power, mass-produced Lithium ion cells.

Advanced Lithium Power Inc. is a Canadian developer of high power energy storage devices. ALP’s initial focus is on providing advanced energy storage systems for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. ALP’s Lithium-ion battery packs utilize proprietary battery management and thermal management systems to provide high power and efficiency under all operating conditions.

Contact: Lorne Gettel, President & CEO
Advanced Lithium Power, Inc
Email: lgettel@advancedlithium.com
Tel: (604) 683-8787

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News Release - April 18, 2007
ALP, Quantum and Chinese Automaker to Jointly Develop Products for Worldwide Markets

Advanced Lithium Power and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW), today announced that they have separately signed Memorandums of Understanding with a leading Chinese automaker to jointly develop battery-dominant propulsion systems for passenger vehicles, with the goal of establishing a cooperative venture to commercialize products globally.

ALP has developed breakthrough energy and power management technologies, including advanced control strategies for lithium-ion cell balancing and thermal management, resulting in battery packs of unprecedented power density, energy density, safety, and durability. The ALP -Quantum-team was recently selected by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to engineer and supply a fleet of plug-in-hybrid vehicles based on the Ford Escape Hybrid, for application in Southern California.

“The Chinese car manufacturing industry has been developing at an incredible pace over the last few years. This is a great opportunity for ALP and Quantum to provide advanced lithium ion battery packs and hybrid powertrain components to a Chinese auto maker. This joint project with the Chinese automaker advances ALP’s commercialization strategy to be a leading supplier of high power lithium ion battery packs for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles,” said Lorne Gettel, President and CEO of Advanced Lithium Power. “This project will accelerate the development of our innovative battery technologies into fully validated commercial products for automotive OEM customers.”

About ALP:
Advanced Lithium Power Inc. is a Vancouver, Canada based developer of high power energy storage devices. ALP’s initial focus is on providing advanced energy storage systems for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The ALP lithium ion battery packs utilize our proprietary battery management and thermal management systems to allow the battery packs to operate at high power and efficiency levels under all operating conditions. More information can be found about ALP’s products and services at www.advancedlithium.com.

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. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

News Release - March 15, 2007
ALP to Partner with Quantum in Southern California Plug-in Hybrid Demonstration Project

Vancouver, BC, Canada – Advanced Lithium Power, Inc (ALP) will provide Lithium-Ion battery packs, battery control technology, and vehicle integration services as part of a Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies (NASDAQ: QTWW) contract with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Quantum and ALP will develop, manufacture, and deploy 20 Ford Escape PHEVs for demonstration in Southern California. The contract value from AQMD to Quantum\ALP amounts to $2.1 million US.

The PHEV system will be based on integrating an ALP lithium ion battery pack and associated control and thermal management systems into the 2008 Ford Hybrid Escapes. ALP’s PHEV battery system will be designed to achieve a target of 35-40 miles of battery-only range. Extensive analysis and testing, including vehicle crash testing as well as fuel mileage and emissions performance, will be completed on the Ford Escape PHEVs prior to the field demonstration to ensure the safety, performance, and reliability of the vehicles.

The AQMD has been a leader in developing and demonstrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for over six years because of the potential for this technology to enable zero-tailpipe emissions for portions of the driving cycle. Similar to commercially available hybrid-electric vehicles, PHEVs utilize a battery pack and an electric motor in concert with an internal combustion engine. PHEVs, however, employ a larger battery pack which can be designed to extend the electric portion of the driving cycle, providing improved fuel economy, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced petroleum dependence. The larger battery pack can also be fully recharged from electrical sources external to the vehicle, so a charger, plug, and energy management system will be integrated into the vehicle. PHEVs can provide substantial benefits to communities, neighborhoods, and schools where these vehicles operate. AQMD’s draft 2007 Air Quality Management Plan calls for 100,000 PHEVs by 2014 in the South Coast Air Basin and up to one million PHEVs by 2020. PHEVs represent one of the measures needed to meet the aggressive air quality goals and deadlines required by U.S. EPA. The AQMD also believes PHEVs can be an enabling technology for all types of alternative fuels, such as CNG and hydrogen, by reducing the size of the most costly components (e.g. gaseous storage tanks and the fuel cell stack) and relying more heavily on the battery system.

“This contract provides ALP with a unique opportunity to showcase the performance of our advanced lithium ion battery systems in a PHEV application,” said Lorne Gettel, President and CEO of Advanced Lithium Power. “We are particularly pleased to be working with Quantum and the AQMD on an innovative program to reduce smog-forming pollutants, reduce global warming emissions, and reduce fossil fuel consumption in Southern California. We believe PHEVs and our advanced lithium ion battery systems represent important technologies which can help address the critical issues of energy security and global warming with an enormous potential to penetrate today’s rapidly growing hybrid electric vehicles market.”

About AQMD:
AQMD is the air pollution control agency for all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. This area of 10,743 square miles is home to over 16 million people - about half the population of the whole state of California. It is the most populated urban area in the United States and consequently has significant air quality concerns. AQMD is responsible for controlling emissions primarily from stationary sources of air pollution. Since mobile sources are responsible for the majority of air pollution in Southern California, the AQMD supports a wide range of projects to help commercialize near-zero and zero-emission vehicle technologies including plug-in hybrids.

News Release - April 4, 2006
Vancouver, B.C. - Advanced Lithium Power Inc. (ALP) is pleased to announce that Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.(NASDAQ: QTWW) has acquired a stake in the company.

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, mid0cycle vehicle product enhancements and high performance engines and drive trains for OEMs and consumers of aftermarket parts and accessories. Quantum also designs and manufactures hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Quantum has product commercialization alliances with General Motors, AM General, and Sumitomo. Quantum's customer base includes General Motors, Toyota, Opel, Hyundai, Suzuki, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Aero Vironment, and the U.S. Army.

"This is a major development, especially for a new company like Advanced Lithium Power," said ALP President and CEO Lorne Gettel. "To bring the advantages of our lithium ion power system to the automotive industry, we needed the involvement of a respected Tier One supplier like Quantum, and with this investment, we have the support and market access to really fast-track that process. With Quantum's help, our technology can make great strides as part of their hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicle programs."

Both ALP and Quantum have expressed confidence that they can also field applications for this technology in other markets like solar energy systems, backup power, stationary power systems, and consumer power supplies.

Advanced Lithium Power Inc. is a private company registered in British Columbia, Canada. ALP is a developer of advanced electric power systems, primarily based on advanced lithium ion batteries coupled with proprietary energy management systems.

Contact: Lorne Gettel, President & CEO
Email: lgettel@advancedlithium.com

Advanced Lithium Power Inc.
Suite 1308, 1030 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC Canada
V6E 2Y3