UQM Technologies Begins Volume Production of Its PowerPhase Pro® Electric Propulsion System

UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM) has begun volume production of its PowerPhase Pro® electric motors and controllers. The Company’s high-volume production line has a capacity of 40,000 units on two shifts.

“The launch of volume production of our electric motors and controllers marks a new milestone in the history of UQM Technologies and is a significant step in the broad commercialization of our electric propulsion systems,” said Eric Ridenour, UQM Technologies’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “Moving into the high-volume production phase for our state-of-the-art high efficiency electric propulsion systems is a boost to our company in many ways, including generating a substantial increase in our revenue and by validating that our company can deliver volume product with the performance and durability that automakers expect.” Continue reading

UQM Technologies Reports Second Quarter Operating Results

UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative-energy technologies, announced today operating results for the quarter and six month period ended September 30, 2011.

“During the quarter we completed volume production launch preparations for our PowerPhase Pro® 100 electric propulsion system including finalizing negotiations with suppliers in our international supply chain and completing final throughput validation and balancing of our production lines for motors and motor controllers,” said Eric R. Ridenour, UQM Technologies’ President and Chief Executive Officer.  Continue reading