Exhibit 10.1

UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

THIS AGREEMENT

is made and entered into as of May 1, 2012, by and between UQM TECHNOLOGIES,
INC., a corporation organized under the laws of Colorado ("Employer"), and
Joseph R. Mitchell, an adult resident of Canton, Michigan ("Executive").

WHEREAS

, Executive and Employer wish to enter into an Agreement defining their
employment relationship;

NOW, THEREFORE

, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions hereinafter
set forth, Employer and Executive agree as follows:

> 1. Effective Date. Upon execution, this Agreement shall be effective as of
> June 1, 2012.
> 
> 2. Employment. Employer hereby agrees to employ Executive as its Vice
> President of Operations for the term of employment set forth herein, and
> Executive hereby accepts such employment, all upon the terms and conditions
> hereinafter set forth.
> 
> 3. Duties. Executive shall perform the duties assigned to him by the Chief
> Executive Officer, subject to the control, supervision and direction of the
> Chief Executive Officer.
> 
> 4. Performance. During the term of Executive's employment under this Agreement
> and any renewal thereof, Executive shall devote Executive's best efforts and
> full working time and attention exclusively to the performance of the duties
> hereunder and to promoting and furthering the business of Employer, and shall
> not, during the term of employment, be engaged in any other business activity
> for personal pecuniary advantage. This paragraph shall not be construed as
> preventing Executive from investing Executive's assets in such form or manner
> as will not require any services on the part of Executive in the operation of
> the affairs of the companies in which such investments are made, subject to
> the provisions of Paragraph 17 hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
> Executive may perform and assume other activities and obligations as the Board
> of Directors shall from time to time approve.
> 
> 5. Term of Employment, Expiration and Termination.
> 
> > (a) Term.
> 
> Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 15 and 16, the term of employment of
> Executive pursuant to this Agreement shall commence on June 1, 2012, and shall
> continue through May 31, 2015 (the "Original Term of Employment").
> 
> 
> 
> (b) Termination for Cause.
> 
> On termination of Executive's employment by Employer for cause during the
> Original Term of Employment pursuant to Paragraph 15(a), Executive shall
> receive no further base salary or benefits.
> 
> 
> 
> (c) Termination Without Cause.
> 
> 
> 
> > i) Payment Amount. On termination of Executive's employment without cause by
> > Employer either (1) during the Original Term of Employment or (2) after
> > expiration of the Original Term of Employment if Executive's employment
> > continues without a written agreement, Employer shall pay Executive a lump
> > sum equal to one month's base salary for each completed full year of service
> > as an officer of Employer, or six (6) months' base salary, whichever is
> > greater. In the event of a material breach of this Agreement by Employer
> > that is not cured within two (2) weeks of notice from Executive Executive
> > may elect to treat such breach as a constructive termination under this
> > subparagraph, entitling Executive to the benefits under this subparagraph.
> > 
> > ii) Section 409A Involuntary Separation. If the amount payable under this
> > paragraph 5(c) qualifies as separation pay due to involuntary separation
> > from service within the meaning of Treasury Regulation
> > section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii), the lump sum shall be paid on or before the
> > 30th day after Executive's separation from service, provided however, that
> > if, at the time of separation from service, Executive is a "specified
> > employee" within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal
> > Revenue Code and the Treasury Regulations, then the payment of the portion
> > of the lump sum that is an amount equal to two (2) months' base salary shall
> > be delayed and shall be paid on the earliest date on which payment may be
> > made under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) (the six month delay rule for specified
> > employees) after Executive separates from the service of Employer as defined
> > in Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and the Treasury Regulations.
> > 
> > iii) No Section 409A Involuntary Separation; Not A Specified Employee. If
> > the amount payable under this paragraph 5(c) does not qualify as separation
> > pay due to involuntary separation from service within the meaning of
> > Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii), and if, at the time of
> > separation from service, Executive is not a "specified employee" within the
> > meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and the Treasury Regulations, the lump
> > sum shall be paid on or before the 30th day after Executive separates from
> > the service of Employer as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(A) and the Treasury
> > Regulations. Employer, and not Executive, shall determine the date of
> > payment.
> > 
> > iv) No Section 409A Involuntary Separation; Specified Employee. If the
> > amount payable under this paragraph 5(c) does not qualify as separation pay
> > due to involuntary separation from service within the meaning of Treasury
> > Regulation section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii), and if, at the time of separation
> > from service, Executive is a "specified employee," the lump sum shall be
> > paid on the earliest date on which payment may be made under Section
> > 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) (the six month delay rule for specified employees) after
> > Executive separates from the service of Employer as defined in Section
> > 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and the Treasury Regulations.
> 
> (d) Voluntary Termination.
> 
> On termination of Executive's employment by Executive without cause either (i)
> during the Original Term of Employment pursuant to Paragraph 16(b), or (ii)
> after expiration of the Original Term of Employment if Executive's employment
> continues without written agreement, provided that Executive has given
> Employer at least six (6) months' prior written notice of such termination,
> Employer shall pay Executive a lump sum equal to six (6) months' salary. If
> Executive does not provide the notice required in this subparagraph 5(d),
> Executive shall receive a lump sum payment equal to two (2) months' base
> salary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive's termination is under the
> provisions of Subparagraph 5(f) regarding voluntary retirement after the age
> of sixty-two years and six months (62 ½), the provisions of this Subparagraph
> 5(d) shall not be applicable and the provisions of Subparagraph 5(f) shall
> control. The timing of the amount payable to Executive under this subparagraph
> 5(d) shall be in accordance with paragraph 5 (i).
> 
> 
> 
> (e) Termination Upon Certain Changes in Control.
> 
> If Executive's employment is terminated as a result of a Change in Control (as
> defined below) of Employer, such termination shall be deemed a termination
> without cause under the provisions of Paragraph 5(c), except that Executive
> shall receive a lump sum severance amount equal to twice any amount due under
> Paragraph 5(c). Any termination of Executive in contemplation of or within
> twelve (12) months after such Change in Control, except a termination for
> cause under Paragraph 15(a), shall be deemed a termination under this
> Subparagraph 5(e). Further, if Executive's duties or position are materially
> changed by Employer in contemplation of or within twelve (12) months after any
> such Change in Control, Executive may elect to treat such change as a
> constructive termination under this subparagraph entitling Executive to the
> benefits hereunder. For purposes of this Agreement, "Change in Control" means
> a "Corporate Transaction", which includes the following:
> 
> 
> 
> > i) Merger; Reorganization. The merger or consolidation of the Employer with
> > or into another corporation or other reorganization (other than a
> > reorganization under the United States Bankruptcy Code) of the Company
> > (other than a consolidation, merger, or reorganization in which the Employer
> > is the continuing corporation and which does not result in any
> > reclassification of change of outstanding shares of common stock); or
> > 
> > ii) Sale. Substantially all of the Employer's business or assets are sold or
> > transferred (unless the Employer continues as the holding company of the
> > entity or entities that continue the Employer's business) or a sale of more
> > than fifty percent (50%) of the Employer's outstanding voting stock; or
> > 
> > iii) Liquidation. The dissolution or liquidation of the Employer; or
> > 
> > iv) Change in Control. If at any time during any period of two (2)
> > consecutive years (including any period prior to the date hereof),
> > individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board (and
> > any new director whose election by the Board or whose nomination for
> > election by the Employer's stockholders was approved by a vote of at least
> > two-thirds (2/3) of the directors then still in office who either were
> > directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination
> > for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to constitute
> > a majority thereof; or
> > 
> > v) Other Transactions. Any other transaction that the Board determines by
> > resolution to be a Corporate Transaction.
> > 
> > The timing of the amount payable to Executive under this subparagraph 5(e)
> > shall be in accordance with paragraph 5(c).
> 
> (f) Voluntary Retirement.
> 
> Upon Executive's voluntary retirement after age sixty-two years and six months
> (62 ½) (i) during the Original Term of Employment pursuant to Paragraph 16(b),
> or (ii) after expiration of the Original Term of Employment if Executive's
> employment continues without written agreement, Executive shall receive the
> severance benefits described under Paragraph 5(c), i.e., as if the severance
> was a termination without cause by Employer plus an additional six months pay
> up to a maximum payment of twenty-four (24) months. In order to exercise his
> rights under this Subparagraph 5(f), Executive shall provide Employer at least
> six (6) months' prior written notice of his voluntary retirement. The amount
> due to Executive under this subparagraph 5(f) shall be paid in accordance with
> paragraph 5 (i). Executive has "voluntarily retired" if he has "separated from
> service" as defined in Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations.
> 
> 
> 
> (g) Return of Documents.
> 
> Upon the expiration or termination of Executive's employment, Executive or
> Executive's legal representative upon request shall promptly deliver to
> Employer all originals and all duplicates or copies of all documents, records,
> notebooks and similar repositories of or containing Confidential Information
> as defined in Paragraph 18 then in his possession, whether prepared by
> Executive or not.
> 
> 
> 
> (h) Other Benefits.
> 
> > i) General. Upon any termination of Executive's employment under the
> > provisions of Subparagraphs 5(c), (d), (e),(f), or Paragraph 10, if
> > Executive has attained sixty-two and one-half (62 ½) years of age on or
> > before the termination date or completed at least twenty (20) complete years
> > of service as an officer of Employer, (1) Executive and his dependent(s)
> > shall be entitled to continue to participate in Employer's health care and
> > hospitalization plan(s) ("health plans") at the same cost as active
> > employees of Employer until Executive attains age 65 as provided in
> > Subparagraph 5(h)(ii) below, (2) Executive's stock options, both incentive
> > and nonqualified, and restricted stock shall vest in full as of the day
> > before the date on which they would otherwise have been forfeited for
> > failure to vest under the terms of Employer's applicable plans, and (3) at
> > Executive's election, Employer shall assign to Executive or Executives
> > designees any life and disability insurance policies or other fringe
> > benefits that may be assigned. Any continued cost of such policies or
> > benefits shall be Executive's sole responsibility.
> > 
> > ii) Health Plans. If, at the time of separation from service, Executive is a
> > "specified employee" within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and the
> > Treasury Regulations, Executive shall pay the full cost of coverage for
> > Executive and his dependent(s) under Employer's health care and
> > hospitalization plan(s), determined according to the rates for continuation
> > coverage under COBRA (but excluding the additional two percent (2%)
> > administrative fee) for the first six (6) months of coverage following
> > Executive's separation from the service of Employer as defined in Code
> > section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and the Treasury Regulations. Beginning with the
> > seventh (7th) month following Executive's separation from the service of
> > Employer as defined in Code section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and the Treasury
> > Regulations if Executive is a "specified employee," or beginning with the
> > first month of coverage if, at the time of separation from service,
> > Executive is not a "specified employee," Executive shall pay the same cost
> > for coverage under the health plan as active employees of Employer. Coverage
> > for Executive and Executive's dependents shall terminate on the last day of
> > the month in which Executive's 65th birthday shall occur. All claims made by
> > Executive and Executive's dependents under the health plan shall be paid no
> > later than the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in
> > which such claims were incurred. Executive agrees that he will promptly
> > reimburse Employer for any claims that are paid after the last day of the
> > calendar year following the calendar year in which such claims were
> > incurred.
> 
> (i) Timing of Payment; Section 409A.
> 
> The lump sum payments under Subparagraphs 5(d) and (f) shall be made at the
> time provided in this Subparagraph 5(i). If, at the time of separation from
> service, Executive is not a "specified employee" within the meaning of Section
> 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and the Treasury Regulations, the lump sum payable shall be
> paid on or before the 30th day after Executive separates from the service of
> Employer as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(A) and the Treasury Regulations, and
> Employer, and not Executive, shall determine the date of payment. If, at the
> time of separation from service, Executive is a "specified employee," the lump
> sum shall be paid on the earliest date on which payment may be made under Code
> Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) (the six month delay rule for specified employees)
> after Executive separates from the service of Employer as defined in Code
> section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and the Treasury Regulations.

6. Compensation. For the services to be rendered by Executive hereunder,
Employer agrees to pay Executive during the term of employment, and Executive
agrees to accept:

> (a)

An annual base salary of $200,000. Executive's annual base salary shall not be
decreased during the Original Term of Employment.

(b)

Executive's base salary shall be paid in equal semi-monthly installments on the
fifteenth and final day of each month during the term of his employment.

(c)

Executive shall receive fringe benefits in accordance with Employer's policies
and practices for employees generally (including, without limitation,
participation in any stock option plans, life and disability insurance plans,
health care and hospitalization plans, medical and dental reimbursement plans,
profit sharing plans, retirement plans and other employee benefit plans) for
which Executive is qualified. At Employer's expense Executive shall have a
medical exam every year. In addition to the foregoing, Executive shall receive
an automobile allowance of $810 per month for the use of an automobile for
combined business and personal use.

(d)

During the second quarter of each fiscal year of Employment, Employer shall
review Executive's performance under this Agreement and establish goals and
objectives for Executive's performance for the next fiscal year. In such review,
Employer, in its reasonable discretion, shall consider increasing Executive's
base salary and compensation based on relevant factors such as Executive's
performance, Employer's accomplishments, increase or decrease in Executive's
responsibilities, and cost of living increases. Any base salary increases
normally are to be effective on such date as may be specified by Employer.

(e)

Employer has adopted additional compensation plans that are administered by its
Compensation Committee and the Compensation Committee may in its sole and
absolute discretion award cash bonuses, stock awards and stock options to
Executive on terms to be determined by the Compensation Committee.

7. Working Facilities. Executive shall be furnished with appropriate office
space, secretarial assistance, and such other facilities and services as are
suitable to Executive's position and adequate for the performance of Executive's
duties.

8. Expenses. Employer shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable expenses that
Executive incurs in connection with the business of Employer or any of its
subsidiaries and in the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement.
Employer shall also reimburse Executive for membership fees and expenses related
to Executive's membership in professional organizations, clubs, societies and
groups as may be approved by the Board of Directors from time to time, subject
to such rules, regulations and record-keeping requirements as may be established
from time to time by the Board.

9. Paid Time Off. Executive shall be entitled each year to twenty-eight (28)
paid days off plus six (6) holiday paid days off during which time his
compensation shall be paid in full. Paid time off accrued during each calendar
year must be used by the end of each calendar year, or will be lost, and will
not accrue from one calendar year to the next, provided however that Executive
shall be eligible to receive payment from the Company for any unused paid time
off in accordance with any such Company policy then in effect. Exceptions to the
foregoing non-accrual policy may be provided under terms and conditions approved
in writing by resolution of the Board of Directors or its compensation committee
in such body's sole discretion based on prolonged extra-ordinary work demands
preventing Executive's timely taking vacation.

10. Disability. If Executive is unable to perform Executive's services by reason
of illness or incapacity for a period of more than six (6) consecutive months,
and subject to the provisions of Paragraph 11, Employer may terminate
Executive's employment. Employer shall receive a credit against Executive's base
salary for any disability compensation benefit for the same calendar period
received by Executive from Worker's Compensation or any commercial insurance
carrier under Paragraph 11 while Executive is employed with Employer. In the
event Executive's employment is terminated under this Paragraph 10, Executive
shall receive the severance benefits described under Subparagraph 5(c). The
severance benefits shall be payable as specified in Subparagraph 5(c).

11. Insurance for the Benefit of Executive.

> (a)

Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 6(c), Executive shall be covered by
Employer's medical and disability insurance in effect from time to time. The
premiums for medical insurance payable by Executive shall be the same as that
for employees generally. The premiums for disability coverage on the Executive
shall be paid for by Employer.

(b)

Employer shall at its expense continuously maintain without interruption in the
name of Executive or Executive's designee or for the benefit of Executive or
Executive's designee, life insurance coverage in an amount equal to three times
(3x) Executive's then current base salary.

12. Insurance for the Benefit of Employer. Employer shall have the right from
time to time to apply for and take out in its name and at its own expense, life,
health or other insurance upon Executive in any sum or sums which may be deemed
necessary by Employer to protect its interest under this Agreement and Executive
shall do all such things as may be necessary to assist in the procuring of such
insurance by making a proper application therefore as may be required by the
insurance company and submitting to the usual and customary medical
examinations. Executive, in Executive's capacity as Executive, shall have no
right, title or interest in or to such insurance, but the same shall be solely
for the benefit of Employer and any amounts payable thereunder shall be solely
payable to such Employer.

13. Death During Employment. If Executive dies during the term of his employment
under this Agreement, Employer shall pay to the estate or trust of Executive the
compensation which would otherwise be payable to Executive up to the end of the
sixth (6th) month after the month in which his death occurs. If, by that time,
Executive's estate or trust has not received any proceeds of the insurance
provided for in Paragraph 11, Employer shall continue Executive's base salary
hereunder for up to an additional three months, or until such insurance proceeds
are received, whichever is earlier ("Reimbursable Payments"), provided that
Executive's estate or trust shall reimburse Employer for any such Reimbursable
Payments made from the proceeds of such insurance. All payments of compensation
under this Paragraph 13 shall be paid on the fifteenth (15th) and final day of
each month according to Employer's customary payroll practices.

14. Representation and Warranty. Executive represents and warrants that he is
not now, and will not be on the date of commencement of this Agreement, a party
to any agreement, contract or understanding, whether of employment, agency or
otherwise, which would in any way restrict or prohibit Executive from
undertaking and performing Executive's duties in accordance with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.

15. Termination by Employer.

> (a)

Employer may terminate Executive's employment for cause, which is defined as
follows:

> i) Fraud, malfeasance, or embezzlement against Employer's assets or conviction
> of any felony;
> 
> ii) Except under circumstances of disability contemplated by the provisions of
> Paragraph 10, cessation of Executive's performance of Executive's duties
> hereunder or deliberate and substantial failure to perform them in a capable
> and conscientious manner;
> 
> iii) Violation of the provisions of Paragraph 14; or
> 
> iv) Deliberate and substantial breach of Executive's material obligations
> under any other provision hereof that is not cured within 30 days after notice
> to Executive of the breach.

(b)

Should the Board of Directors of Employer determine cause exists, as defined in
Subparagraph (a), to terminate Executive's employment, prior to termination for
such cause, Employer shall provide Executive written notice reasonably
describing the basis for the contemplated termination and a two-week period of
time in which to respond in writing and in person prior to Employer's final
determination of cause. During the period between such notice and final
determination, the Board may suspend the performance of Executive's duties under
this Agreement and direct Executive's non-attendance at work. However,
Executive's right to compensation under this Agreement shall continue through
and to any final termination of employment for cause.

(c)

Employer may terminate Executive's employment at any time without cause, subject
to the applicable provisions of Paragraph 5. During the period between such
notice and final determination, the Board may suspend the performance of
Executive's duties under this Agreement and direct Executive's non-attendance at
work.

16. Termination by Executive.

> (a)

Executive shall have the right to terminate his employment on written notice to
Employer of any default by Employer in performing its duties under this
Agreement and such termination shall be treated as a termination without cause
under subparagraph 5 (c), provided that Executive may not terminate his
employment if Employer cures the default within fourteen (14) days after
receiving such notice.

(b)

Executive may terminate Executive's employment as provided in Subparagraphs 5(d)
and (f).

17. Restrictive Covenant.

> (a)

Executive agrees and covenants that, without the Board's prior written consent
and except on behalf of Employer, he will not in any manner, directly or
indirectly, own, manage, operate, control, be employed by, participate in,
assist or be associated in any manner with any person, firm or corporation
anywhere in the world whose business competes with Employer or any subsidiary of
Employer. This covenant shall remain in effect until a date one (1) year after
the date Executive's employment is terminated or, if his employment is
terminated pursuant to Paragraph 16(a), until the termination date.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Executive may own up to
three percent (3 %) of the outstanding stock of a competing publicly traded
corporation so long as he takes no other action furthering the business of such
corporation.

(b)

Until a date one (1) year after the termination date, Executive shall not (i)
solicit any other employee of Employer to leave the employ of Employer, or in
any way interfere with the relationship between Employer and any other employee
of Employer, or (ii) induce any customer, supplier, licensee, or other business
relation of Employer to cease doing business with Employer, or in any way
interfere with the relationship between any customer or business relation and
Employer.

18. Confidentiality.

> (a)

Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following definitions shall
apply:

> i) "Inventions" shall mean all inventions, improvements, modifications, and
> enhancements, whether or not patentable, made by Executive within the scope of
> Executive's duties during Executive's employment by Employer.
> 
> ii) "Confidential Information" shall mean Employer's proprietary know-how and
> information disclosed by Employer to Executive or acquired by Executive from
> Employer during Executive's employment with Employer about Employer's plans,
> products, processes and services, which Employer protects against disclosure
> to third parties. Confidential Information shall not include Executive's
> general knowledge and experience possessed prior to or obtained during his
> employment with Employer.

(b)

Restrictions on Disclosure.

> i) During the period of employment with Employer and thereafter, Executive
> shall not disclose Confidential Information to any third parties other than
> Employer, its employees, agents, consultants, contractors and designees
> without the prior written permission of Employer, or use Confidential
> Information for any purpose other than the conduct of Employer's business.
> 
> ii) The restrictions on disclosure and use set forth herein shall not apply to
> any Confidential Information which:
> 
> > A. At the time of disclosure to Executive by Employer is generally available
> > to the public or thereafter becomes generally known to the public, through
> > no fault of Executive;
> > 
> > B. Was known by Executive prior to his employment with Employer;
> > 
> > C. Executive at any time receives from a third party not under any
> > obligation of secrecy or confidentiality to Employer;
> > 
> > D. Employer discloses to a third party not under any obligation of secrecy
> > or confidentiality to it; and
> > 
> > E. Executive is requested or required to disclose pursuant to a subpoena or
> > order of a court or other governmental agency, in which case Executive shall
> > notify Employer as far in advance of disclosure as is practicable.

(c)

Obligations Regarding Inventions. Without any royalty or any other additional
consideration to Executive: (i) Executive shall promptly inform Employer of any
Inventions by a written report, setting forth the conception and reduction to
practice of all inventions; (ii) Executive hereby agrees to assign and assigns
to Employer all of his right, title and interest: (1) to any Inventions made
during the term of his employment by Employer (including without limitation the
right to license or sell such Invention to others), (2) to applications for
United States and foreign letters patent, and (3) to United States and foreign
letters patent granted upon such Inventions; and (iii) Executive agrees upon
request and at the sole cost and expense of Employer to, at all times, do such
acts (such as giving testimony in support of his inventorship) and execute and
deliver promptly to Employer such papers, instruments, and documents as from
time to time may be necessary or useful to apply for, secure, maintain, reissue,
extend or defend Employer's interest in any Inventions or any or all United
States and foreign letters patent, so as to secure Employer the full benefits of
any Inventions or discoveries or otherwise to carry into full force and effect
the intent of the assignment set out in subparagraph 18(c)(ii).

(d)

Remedies. Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive's disclosure of any
Confidential Information would result in irreparable injury to Employer.
Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Confidential Information is
non-public information which Executive has expended substantial time, money and
effort to develop and is property considered "Trade Secrets" of Employer within
the meaning of Colorado law. Therefore, upon the breach or threatened breach of
the covenants in this paragraph by Executive, Employer shall be entitled to
obtain from any court of competent jurisdiction a preliminary and permanent
injunction prohibiting such disclosure and any other equitable relief that the
court deems appropriate. In addition, Employer shall be entitled to seek
damages.

(e)

Any Confidential Information that is directly or indirectly originated,
developed or perfected to any degree by Executive during the term of his
employment by Employer shall be and remain the sole property of Employer.

19. Resolution of Disputes. In addition to any other remedies available to
Employer, Employer shall be entitled to specific performance of the covenants
contained in Paragraphs 17 and 18. If either party is successful in enforcing
its rights under this Paragraph 19, the unsuccessful party shall reimburse the
successful party for all of the costs of such enforcement, including but not
limited to costs, litigation expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees. Except for
an action to interpret or enforce Paragraphs 17 or 18, any controversy or claim
arising out of or relating to the interpretation, alleged breach or enforcement
of this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration before a single arbitrator in
Denver, Colorado, in accordance with the commercial rules then in effect of the
American Arbitration Association, Colorado Revised Statutes pertaining to the
arbitration of civil disputes. The arbitrator, who shall be a person experienced
in negotiating and making employment agreements and resolving employment
disputes and in any other pertinent areas of law, shall make reasonably detailed
findings to support any decision and award. The award of the arbitrator shall be
final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent
jurisdiction. As part of the award in any arbitration or judicial proceedings,
the prevailing party may be awarded its reasonable attorneys' fees, witness
fees, expert witness fees and related costs and expenses in the discretion of
the arbitrator.

20. Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be delivered by hand or by
registered or certified mail. Notices intended for Executive shall be addressed
to Executive at 4120 Specialty Place, Longmont, Colorado 80504. Notices intended
for Employer shall be addressed to it at 4120 Specialty Place, Longmont Colorado
80504. All notices shall be effective upon actual delivery if by hand, or, if by
mail, five (5) days after being deposited in the United States mail, postage
prepaid and addressed as required by this section. Either party may by notice
accomplished in accordance with this Paragraph 20 change the address to which
future notices may be sent.

21. Miscellaneous Provisions.

> (a)

This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes
all prior agreements and it shall not be amended or otherwise modified in any
manner except by an instrument in writing executed by both parties.

(b)

Neither this Agreement nor any rights or duties under this Agreement may be
assigned or delegated by either party unless the other party consents in
writing.

(c)

Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon the
inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns.

(d)

This Agreement has been entered into in Colorado and shall be governed by the
laws of that state.

(e)

In fulfilling their respective obligations under this Agreement and conducting
themselves pursuant to it, each party shall act reasonably and in good faith.

(f)

If any provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable
for any reason, the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed severed
from this Agreement and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect and be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(g)

To the extent necessary, the provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and
administered in compliance with the requirements of Code section 409A and the
regulations and any other guidance promulgated thereunder.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF

, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.

EXECUTIVE:            /s/JOSEPH R. MITCHELL

               Joseph R. Mitchell

EMPLOYER: UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. By:      /s/DONALD A . FRENCH   
               Donald A. French                Treasurer