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                                                                    Exhibit 10.3

                          TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

     This Transition services agreement (the "Agreement"), is dated as of
_____________, 2002, by and between IMPCO Technologies, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("IMPCO"), and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("Quantum").

     Whereas, concurrently herewith, IMPCO and Quantum are entering into a
Contribution and Distribution Agreement (the "Distribution Agreement"), which
provides for, among other things, the contribution by IMPCO to Quantum of
certain assets relating to IMPCO's Automotive OEM Business (the "Business") in
consideration, among other things, of the issuance by Quantum to IMPCO of
[___________] shares of Quantum's common stock, par value $0.001 per share;

     Whereas, the Board of Directors of IMPCO has determined that it is
appropriate, desirable and in the best interests of IMPCO and its businesses as
well as of the holders of IMPCO Common Stock, to distribute to the holders of
the IMPCO Common Stock all the outstanding shares of Quantum common stock, par
value $0.001 per share, as set forth in the Distribution Agreement;

     Whereas, in order to facilitate an orderly transition of the Business under
the Distribution Agreement, the parties desire that IMPCO make available to
Quantum the Services (as defined below) on the terms set forth herein; and

     Whereas, capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have
the meanings given to such terms in the Distribution Agreement.

     Now, Therefore, in consideration of the above premises and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

                                   ARTICLE 1

                                    Services

     1.1  Services.

          (a) Type of Services. Except as otherwise provided herein, for the
term determined pursuant to Section 1.2 hereof, IMPCO shall, as may reasonably
be requested by Quantum upon reasonable notice from time to time on and after
the Contribution Date (which shall be referred to herein as the "Effective
Date"), provide or cause to be provided to Quantum services in support of the
Business, consisting of those generically described services summarized on
Exhibit A attached hereto and set forth with specificity in Exhibit B (comprised
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of statements of work) attached hereto (the "Services"). Subject to the
limitations

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set forth in this Agreement, the Services shall be performed in the manner, to
the extent and at a time substantially consistent with the manner in which IMPCO
provided such Services to the Business prior to the Distribution Date.

          (b) Services Performed by Others. IMPCO may, in its reasonable
discretion, cause any of the Services to be provided by any other person or
entity that is providing, has provided or may from time to time provide, the
same or similar services for IMPCO or are reasonably necessary for the efficient
performance of any of such Services. IMPCO will provide Quantum with twenty (20)
days' notice prior to any such transfer of the Services.

          (c) Statements of Work. IMPCO and Quantum may agree to additional
Services pursuant to this Agreement by entering into additional statements of
work (the "Statements of Work") from time to time during the term of this
Agreement, each of which will, at a minimum, include the following:

              (i)   A reference to this Agreement, which reference will be
deemed to incorporate all applicable provisions of this Agreement;

              (ii)  The date as of which the applicable Statement of Work will
be effective and, if applicable, the term or period of time during which IMPCO
will provide the applicable services and resources to Quantum pursuant to that
Statement of Work;

              (iii) A description of the Services to be provided by IMPCO to
Quantum pursuant to that Statement of Work, including, but not limited to, the
location at which the applicable Services are to be provided, and all
deliverables to be provided as part of the applicable Services pursuant to that
Statement of Work;

              (iv)  A designation of the individual who will have management
responsibility for IMPCO and Quantum, respectively, in connection with that
Statement of Work;

              (v)   The fees, costs and expenses, if any, payable by Quantum to
IMPCO for the Services to be provided pursuant to that Statement of Work; and

              (vi)  Any additional provisions applicable to the Services
provided under that Statement of Work that are not otherwise set forth in this
Agreement or that are exceptions to the provisions set forth in this Agreement.

A form of statement of work is attached hereto as Exhibit C. No Statement of
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Work will become effective until it has been executed by an authorized
representative of both IMPCO and Quantum.

     1.2  Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date
and shall remain in effect until the expiration the period ending six (6) months
after the date of

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this Agreement (the "Term"), unless this Agreement is earlier terminated
pursuant to Section 1.7. Notwithstanding the expiration of the Term, each
Statement of Work entered into prior to the date of such expiration will remain
in full force and effect in accordance with the provisions thereof, including
each of the provisions of this Agreement incorporated by reference into such
Statement of Work. This Agreement may be extended by written agreement executed
by both parties either in whole or with respect to one or more of the Services;
provided, however, that such extension shall only apply to the Service for which
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the Agreement was extended. The parties may agree on an earlier expiration date
for a specific Service.

     1.3  Payment of Fees and Expenses.

          (a) Service Charge. As consideration for the provision of the
Services, Quantum shall, for each Service performed, pay IMPCO (a) a fee equal
to (i) the salary of the respective employees performing the Services pro rated
in accordance with the number of hours actually worked in the performance
thereof (the "Pro-Rated Salary") plus (ii) an additional thirty percent (30%) of
the Pro-Rated Salary (to cover employee benefits, overhead costs and the like)
(the "Fee"), and (b) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with
IMPCO's provision of the Services (the "Expenses") which are not included as
part of the Fee (such Fee and any Expenses being collectively referred to in
this Agreement as the "Service Charge" for such Service). In the event the
Service is terminated, the Fee for such Service will be prorated for the number
of days of Service received in the calendar month (based on a thirty day month)
in which the Service is terminated.

          (b) Payment Terms. IMPCO shall invoice Quantum monthly for all amounts
due under the Statements of Work. Such invoices shall be accompanied by
reasonable documentation or other reasonable explanation supporting such
amounts. Each invoice submitted by IMPCO hereunder shall be substantially in the
form attached as Exhibit D hereto. Quantum shall pay IMPCO all amounts due under
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the Statements of Work within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice
therefor. Any fees or payments owing to IMPCO under this Agreement remaining
unpaid after such date shall accrue interest at the lower of (i) the prime rate
plus two percent per month, or (ii) the highest lawful rate of interest,
calculated from the date such amount was due until the date such payment is
received by IMPCO.

          (c) Taxes. Quantum shall pay any value-added tax and any tariff, duty,
export or import fee, sales tax, use tax, service tax or other tax or charge
(excluding income tax) imposed by any government or governmental agency on IMPCO
or Quantum with respect to the Services or the performance of this Agreement.

          (d) Performance Under Ancillary Agreements. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary contained herein, Quantum shall not be charged under this
Agreement for any services that are required to be performed by IMPCO for
Quantum under the Distribution Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement (as
defined in the Distribution
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Agreement) and any such other services shall be performed and charged for in
accordance with the Distribution Agreement or such other Ancillary Agreement, as
the case may be. Quantum shall not be charged for any Services performed before
the Effective Date.

     1.4  General Obligations; Standard of Care.

          (a) Performance Requirements. Subject to Subsections 1.1(a) and
1.5(b), IMPCO shall maintain sufficient resources to perform its obligations
hereunder; provided that Quantum shall reimburse IMPCO in accordance with
Section 1.3 for any costs and expenses IMPCO incurs in connection with the
provision of the Services. IMPCO shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
provide Services in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices in
effect with respect to the Business prior to the Distribution Date and shall
exercise the same care and skill as it exercises in performing similar services
for itself (the "Standard of Care").

          (b) Good Faith Cooperation; Consents. The parties will use good faith
efforts to cooperate with each other in all matters relating to the provision
and receipt of the Services. Such cooperation shall include exchanging
information necessary for the provision of the Services (subject to Section
1.6(a) of this Agreement), performing true-ups and adjustments and obtaining all
applicable consents, licenses, sublicenses or approvals necessary to permit each
party to perform its obligations hereunder. The costs of obtaining such
consents, licenses, sublicenses or approvals shall be paid by Quantum. The
parties will maintain reasonable documentation related to the Services and
cooperate with each other in making such information available as needed, in all
cases in compliance with all applicable law.

     1.5  Certain Limitations.

          (a) Impracticability. IMPCO shall not be required to provide any
Service to the extent the performance of such Service (i) would require the
services of those former employees of the Business who are employed by Quantum
after the Distribution Date, or (ii) would require the services of those former
employees of the Business who were not selected for employment by Quantum and
who subsequently have been terminated from employment by IMPCO, or (iii) would
require IMPCO to violate any applicable laws, rules or regulations. IMPCO shall
be relieved of any obligations hereunder to the extent that Quantum's failure to
take any action may reasonably render performance by IMPCO of such obligations
unlawful or commercially impracticable.

          (b) Limitations on Services. IMPCO shall not be obligated to provide
Services hereunder that are greater in nature and scope than the comparable
services provided by IMPCO to Quantum or the Business prior to the Distribution
Date, or that are greater in nature or scope than comparable services provided
by IMPCO during the Term to its own internal organizations, except as may be
specifically provided on Schedule A to this Agreement. IMPCO shall not be
required to expand its facilities, incur new long-term capital

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expenses, employ additional personnel or maintain the employment of any specific
employee in order to provide the Services to Quantum.

          (c) Right to Determine Priority. If there is an unavoidable conflict
between the immediate needs of IMPCO and those of Quantum as to the use of or
access to a particular Service to be provided by IMPCO, IMPCO shall have the
right, in its sole discretion, to establish reasonable priorities, at particular
times and under particular circumstances, as between IMPCO and Quantum in
providing such Service. In any such situation, IMPCO shall provide notice to
Quantum of the establishment of such priorities at the earliest practicable time
and no such priorities shall result in the violation of applicable law.

     1.6  Confidentiality; Ownership

          (a) Information Subject to Other Obligations. Each party hereto will
regard and preserve as confidential and proprietary all confidential information
of the other party, whether written, oral or computer based, to which it has or
had access during its performance pursuant to this Agreement. Neither party
will, without the prior written consent from the other party, disclose to any
person (except as set forth in Sections 1.6(b) through 1.6(d) below) or use for
its own benefit (or permit the use of) any such information, except in order to
exercise such party's rights and fulfill such party's obligations under this
Agreement. Each party shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that all
of its employees, agents and assistants and employees of its subcontractors
treat such information as confidential and do not divulge such information
through willful actions or gross negligence. All such information provided
pursuant to this Agreement remains the property of the party providing such
information and shall be returned to that party upon demand and shall not be
reproduced in any manner except as required for performance of this Agreement.
As used in this Agreement, "confidential information" means any and all
information and material disclosed by party to the other party (whether in
writing, or in oral, graphic, electronic or any other form) that is marked or
designated in writing as confidential or proprietary, or if disclosed orally or
in other intangible form or in any form that is not so marked, that is
identified as confidential at the time of such disclosure and summarized in
writing and transmitted to the receiving party within thirty (30) days of such
disclosure.

          (b) Exceptions. The obligations set forth in Section 1.6(a) shall not
apply to information that is:

              (i)  generally available to the public or subsequently becomes
generally available to the public through no breach by the receiving party of
its obligations under this Agreement or any other agreements between the parties
hereto concerning such information;

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              (ii)  received from a third party who is legally free to disclose
such information and who did not receive such information in confidence from the
disclosing party; and

              (iii) independently developed by the receiving party without
reference to the information received from the disclosing party.

          (c) Permitted Disclosures. Notwithstanding any provision of this
Section 1.6 to the contrary, in exercising the rights granted under this
Agreement and in performing its obligations under this Agreement, IMPCO may
disclose the confidential information of Quantum to its employees and
independent contractors who need to know such information and who are bound by
confidentiality obligations to keep such information confidential.

          (d) Protective Arrangements. In the event that any party either
determines on the advice of its counsel that it is required to disclose any
confidential information of the other party pursuant to applicable law
(including but not limited to U.S. securities laws and regulations) or receives
any demand under legal process or from any governmental authority to disclose or
provide the confidential information of any other party (or any affiliate
thereof) that is subject to the confidentiality provisions of this Section 1.6,
such party shall notify the other party prior to disclosing or providing such
confidential information and shall cooperate at the expense of the requesting
party in seeking any reasonable protective arrangements requested by such other
party. Subject to the foregoing, the information subject to such request or
requirement may be disclosed or provided to the extent required by such law (as
so advised by counsel) or by legal process or such governmental authority.

          (e) Ownership; Return. Except to the extent inconsistent with the
express terms of the Distribution Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement other
than this Agreement, or except as specifically set forth in the applicable
Statement of Work, the parties agree that:

              (i)   title to all Technology and Documentation existing prior to
the performance of the Services and used in performing the Services provided
hereunder shall remain in the name of the party holding title as of the date
performance of such Services commences;

              (ii)  to the extent the provision of any Service involves the
Development of any Technology, Documentation, improvements of and/or any other
intellectual property other than Quantum Work Product (as defined below),
including without limitation software programs, charts, diagrams, source
materials, patented, patentable, copyrighted or copyrightable materials, or
materials constituting trade secrets, (A) Quantum shall not use in any manner,
copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to discover the
basis or source code of, or in any way alter any of such Technology,
Documentation, and materials, or otherwise use such materials in any manner,
without

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IMPCO's express prior written consent which may be given in IMPCO's sole
discretion, and (B) IMPCO shall exclusively own all right, title and interest in
and to such Technology, Documentation and/or intellectual property unless
otherwise expressly agreed by the parties in the applicable Statement of Work;

              (iii) if and to the extent that in connection with IMPCO's
performance of the Services pursuant to this Agreement during the term of this
Agreement, IMPCO creates, during the term of this Agreement, and provides
Quantum with, any work product ordered or commissioned by Quantum that
constitutes (i) a Quantum Asset acquired by Quantum from IMPCO pursuant to the
Distribution Agreement, or (ii) any other Quantum Asset already owned
exclusively by Quantum, such work product shall be the exclusive property of
Quantum (such work product hereinafter referred to as "Quantum Work Product"),
provided that such work product shall be expressly designated as a Quantum Work
Product in the applicable Statement of Work; and

              (iv)  upon the termination of any of the Services, each of IMPCO
and Quantum shall return to the other, as soon as practicable, any equipment or
other property of the other relating to the Services which is owned or leased by
it and is or was in its possession or control.

     1.7  Termination.

          (a) Election to Terminate. Quantum may terminate this Agreement either
with respect to all, or with respect to any one or more, of the Services
provided hereunder at any time and from time to time, for any reason or no
reason, by giving written notice to IMPCO at least thirty (30) days prior to the
date of such termination. IMPCO may terminate this Agreement with respect to
all, or with respect to any one or more, of the Services provided hereunder at
any time and from time to time, in the event of a material breach by Quantum of
its obligations hereunder (other than a payment default), by giving thirty (30)
days prior written notice to Quantum of such breach and such breach remaining
uncured as of the expiration of such thirty (30) day period. In addition, the
parties may at any time agree in writing to terminate this Agreement with
respect to some or all of the Services, effective immediately or as indicated in
such writing.

          (b) Discontinuation of Service. IMPCO may terminate any Service upon
thirty (30) days prior written notice to Quantum that IMPCO is discontinuing the
provision of such Service to its own internal organizations.

          (c) Termination for Payment Default. If any payment required under
this Agreement or any Statement of Work is not paid by Quantum when due, IMPCO
shall have the right, without any liability to Quantum, or anyone claiming by or
through Quantum, to cease providing any or all of the Services provided by IMPCO
to Quantum hereunder or pursuant to any Statement of Work, which right may be
exercised by IMPCO in its sole and absolute discretion. IMPCO shall provide
Quantum with thirty (30) days prior written notice

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to Quantum of its intent to terminate such Services hereunder, and if Quantum
fails to pay all amounts due for such Service(s) (including any accrued late
fee) prior to the expiration of such thirty (30) day period, IMPCO shall have
the right to cease any or all Services pursuant to this Section 1.7(c).

          (d) Automatic Termination. Except to the extent the parties otherwise
agree in writing, and except where a longer term is agreed to in writing between
the parties for any particular Service, this Agreement will automatically
terminate at the close of business on the last day of the Term.

          (e) Termination of Less Than All Services. Subject to Section 1.7(d),
in the event of any termination with respect to one or more, but less than all,
Services, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to
any Services not terminated hereby.

     1.8  Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability And Indemnification.

          (a) Disclaimer of Warranties. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS
AGREEMENT, IMPCO HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF
TRADE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, IMPCO MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE QUALITY, SUITABILITY OR ADEQUACY OF THE
SERVICES FOR ANY PURPOSE OR USE.

          (b) Limitation of Liability. Quantum acknowledges that IMPCO is not in
the business of providing Services in the manner contemplated by this Agreement
and that the Services are being provided pursuant to this Agreement as an
accommodation to Quantum to assist in the transition of the Business to Quantum.
Except with respect to losses or damages actually suffered or incurred by
Quantum as a result of IMPCO's willful misconduct, fraud or gross negligence in
providing the Services, IMPCO's aggregate liability to Quantum for damages in
connection with this Agreement and the Services provided hereunder, regardless
of the form of action giving rise to such liability (whether under contract,
tort, statutory or otherwise) shall not exceed the aggregate fees for the
related Services charged by IMPCO hereunder. To the extent permitted permitted
by applicable law and notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the
contrary, IMPCO shall not be liable for any indirect, exemplary, special,
consequential or incidental damages of any kind, or for any damages resulting
from loss or interruption of business, lost data or lost profits, arising out of
or relating to this Agreement, the Services or IMPCO's performance under this
Agreement, however caused, even if IMPCO has been advised of or should have
known of the possibility of such damages.

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          (c) Indemnification of IMPCO. Quantum shall indemnify and hold
harmless IMPCO and its officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates
(collectively, "Indemnitees"), from and against all liabilities, losses,
damages, expenses, fines and penalties, including reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, incurred by any Indemnitee as a result of any claim made against
any Indemnitee by any third party in connection with IMPCO's provision of the
Services or arising out of Quantum's negligence or malfeasance in connection
with its use of the Services.

     1.9  Representative. The parties shall each appoint a representative (each,
a "Representative") to facilitate communications and performance under this
Agreement. The initial Representative of IMPCO shall be
___________________________ and the initial Representative of Quantum shall be
___________________________. Each party will provide written notice to the other
party of the name and contact information of such party's Representative. Each
party shall have the right at any time and from time to time to replace its
Representative by giving notice in writing to the other party.

     1.10 Records. IMPCO will maintain complete and accurate records relating to
the Services performed under this Agreement and records of all amounts billable
to and payments made by Quantum made under this Agreement, in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. IMPCO will maintain such records for
one year after termination or expiration of this Agreement and will make all
such records available to Quantum or its designee (subject in each case to
Section 1.6 of this Agreement) during normal business hours upon Quantum's
request.

     1.11 Disputes. In the event any dispute arises out of or in connection with
the execution, interpretation, performance or nonperformance of this Agreement,
the parties agree to settle such dispute as follows: The appropriate
Representative for such dispute shall negotiate in good faith for a reasonable
period of time to settle such dispute; provided, however, such reasonable period
shall not, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, exceed thirty (30)
days from the time the parties began such negotiations. If after such reasonable
period the Representatives are unable to settle the dispute, IMPCO and Quantum
agree to settle such dispute in accordance with the dispute resolution mechanism
set forth in Article VII of the Distribution Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE 2

                                 Miscellaneous

     2.1  Relationship of Parties. IMPCO shall be deemed an independent
contractor hereunder and neither party shall have authority to act for or
represent the other party or bind or commit the other party to any agreement or
obligation. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed by the
parties or any third party as creating the relationship of principal and agent,
partnership or joint venture between the parties, it being understood and agreed
that no provision contained herein, and no act of the parties, shall be deemed
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relationship between the parties other than the relationship of independent
contractor nor be deemed to vest any rights, interest or claims in any third
parties.

     2.2  Modification And Amendment; Entire Agreement.

          (a) This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in a writing
signed by the parties. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement of the
parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all
prior agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof. In the event of a conflict among or between this
Agreement, any Statement of Work and any Change Authorization (as defined
below), the terms of this Agreement shall prevail first, the Change
Authorization second; and the Statement of Work third.

          (b) Either party may request changes to any and all Statements of Work
by preparing and submitting a written proposal ("Change Authorization"), which
sets forth any modifications to the applicable Statement of Work, including
changes to the specifications, estimated charges, expenditures limits,
completion schedule or other terms. A Change Authorization or other written
agreement signed and dated by an authorized representative of both parties is
the only means of modifying the Statements of Work. When both parties sign the
Change Authorization, the change will become a part of the applicable Statement
of Work. The Change Authorization will modify and take precedence over any
inconsistent terms of either the Statement of Work being modified or any
previous Change Authorization relating to the Statement of Work being modified.

     2.3  Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is
invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any law or public policy, all
other terms and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full
force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions
contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any
party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid,
illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in
good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the
parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner in order that the
transactions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally contemplated to
the greatest extent possible. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties hereto
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 1.7.

     2.4  Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California, without regard to conflict of laws principles. All disputes
arising in connection therewith shall be heard only by a court of competent
jurisdiction in Los Angeles County, California, and the prevailing party in any
legal proceeding shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees
incurred in connection therewith.

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     2.5  Survival. The parties' rights and obligations which by their sense and
context are intended to survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement
shall so survive, including but not limited to Sections 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 and 1.11.

     2.6  Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable, in whole or in
part, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, by any party
hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto, and any
attempt to assign any rights or obligations arising under this Agreement without
such consent shall be void; provided however, that this Section 2.6 shall not
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limit IMPCO's right to cause any of the Services to be performed by a third
party pursuant to Section 1.1(b) of this Agreement.

     2.7  Force Majeure. IMPCO shall not be in default of its obligations
hereunder for any delays or failure in performance resulting from any cause or
circumstance beyond the reasonable control of IMPCO (including without
limitation, acts of God, acts of government, fire, equipment breakdown, strikes
or other similar labor disputes, or the inability to acquire materials or third
party services), provided that IMPCO exercises commercially reasonable efforts
to perform its obligations in a timely manner. If any such occurrence prevents
IMPCO from providing any of the Services, IMPCO shall cooperate with Quantum in
obtaining, at Quantum's sole expense, an alternative source for the affected
Services, and Quantum shall be released from any payment obligation to IMPCO in
respect of such Services during the period of such force majeure.

     2.8  Successors. Subject to the restrictions on assignment set forth in
Section 2.6, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
and be enforceable against the parties hereto and their respective successors
and assigns.

     2.9  Third Party Beneficiaries. Each party intends that this Agreement
shall not benefit or create any right or cause of action in or on behalf of any
person or entity other than IMPCO and Quantum.

     2.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall
be considered one and the same instrument.

     2.11 Non-Exclusivity. Nothing in this Agreement precludes Quantum from
obtaining, in whole or in part, services of any nature that may be obtainable
from its own employees or from providers other than IMPCO and its Subsidiaries.

     2.12 Notice. Any notice, request, instruction, or other document required
by this Agreement shall be in given in accordance with Section 8.6 of the
Distribution Agreement.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.

                                        IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

                                        By:____________________________________
                                           Name:
                                           Title:

                                        QUANTUM FUEL SYSTEMS
                                        TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE, INC.

                                        By:____________________________________
                                           Name:
                                           Title:

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                                    EXHIBIT A

                                    SERVICES
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                                    EXHIBIT B

                               STATEMENTS OF WORK
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                                    EXHIBIT C

                             FORM STATEMENT OF WORK
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                            Form - Statement of Work

                            Statement of Work No. ___

     This Statement of Work No. ____ (this "Statement of Work"), effective as of
___________, 200__, is entered into by and between IMPCO Technologies, Inc.
("IMPCO") and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. ("Quantum").
This Statement of Work is a part of and subject to the terms and conditions set
forth in the Transition Services Agreement, dated as of ______________, 2001,
between IMPCO and Quantum.

     1. Term of Statement of Work.
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     Commencing __________ and terminating ______________.

     2. Services to be Performed.
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     3. Management Representatives.
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     4. Fees, Costs and Expenses.
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     5. Other Provisions.
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                                    EXHIBIT D

                                 FORM OF INVOICE
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                       Transition Services Monthly Invoice
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     This Invoice No. __ is for billing period ___________, 2001 through
___________, 2001 and relates to that certain Transition Services Agreement
dated as of ______________, 2001, by and between IMPCO Technologies, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a
Delaware corporation.

A.       [Statement of Work, No. __.][Delete if inapplicable]
         [Purchase Order No. __.][Delete if inapplicable]
         Description of Applicable Project/Service:_____________________________
         _______________________________________________________________________
         Project Site Location:_________________________________________________

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                                Sub-Total (Pro-Rated Salary Plus Fee): __________________
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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.5

                          STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

     This STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of
_______ __, 2002 ("Effective Date") by QUANTUM FUEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
WORLDWIDE, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Quantum") and IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES,
INC., a Delaware corporation ("IMPCO"), each a "Party" and collectively the
"Parties."

                                    RECITALS

     A. Quantum designs, develops and manufactures advanced gaseous storage and
handling modules, electronic controls and software, fuel storage, metering,
regulating and delivery systems, and systems integration involving compressed
gaseous fuels and supplies the same to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs")
for fuel cell applications and alternative fuel OEM vehicles.

     B. IMPCO designs and develops, among other things, components and
sub-systems for internal combustion engines utilizing alternative fuels.

     C. The Parties seek to cooperate with each other under this Agreement, on
the terms and conditions specified herein, (1) in performing joint development
activities funded by IMPCO, and (2) in participating in joint marketing
activities.

     D. The Parties wish to set forth herein the terms and conditions upon which
Quantum agrees to sell to IMPCO the Quantum Products (defined below), for use in
the Designated Markets.

                                    AGREEMENT

1    DEFINITIONS.

     1.1  "Commercially Available" means that the relevant product is generally
made available to customers, regardless of whether such customer: (a) is an end
user of the product; (b) subsequently sells the product as a stand-alone item;
and/or (c) integrates the product as a component of the customer's or third
party's product.

     1.2  "Confidential Information" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.

     1.3  "Customer" means any third party that has entered into an agreement
with IMPCO to obtain an IMPCO Product that includes, incorporates or utilizes
any Quantum Product.

     1.4  "Designated Markets" means the following: (a) the worldwide automotive
Aftermarket, consisting of Class 1 through Class 5 vehicles; (b) the worldwide
bus and truck Aftermarket, consisting of Class 6 through Class 8 vehicles; (c)
the worldwide industrial Aftermarket consisting of, without limitation, material
handling, small and stationary engines, generators, pumps and other products not
used for transportational purposes; (d) the worldwide diesel automotive
Aftermarket, consisting of Class 1 through 5 diesel vehicles; (e) the worldwide
diesel bus and truck Aftermarket, consisting of Class 6 through Class 8 diesel
vehicles; (f) the worldwide industrial diesel Aftermarket, consisting of,
without limitation, material handling, small and stationary engines, generators,
pumps and other diesel products not used for transportational purposes; (g) the
worldwide market for original equipment manufacturers of

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Classes 6 through Class 8 vehicles; (h) the worldwide market for industrial
original equipment manufacturers, including, without limitation, original
equipment manufacturers of material handling engines, small and stationary
engines, generators, pumps and other products not used for transportational
purposes; and (i) the worldwide original equipment manufacturers of all types
and classes of diesel engines and products. As used herein, "Aftermarket" when
used with respect to systems, components, parts or other items, shall mean the
market for any such foregoing item after the title of which has been transferred
from the manufacturer of such item to any third party, including without
limitation wholesalers, consumers, dealers or any other third party.

     1.5  "Development Program" means any activity that is funded and directed
by IMPCO under which Quantum shall perform research and development, either
individually by Quantum or jointly by the Parties, as determined by the
Strategic Alliance Committee and reflected in a Statement of Work.

     1.6  "IMPCO Product(s)" shall mean any IMPCO products that are or become
Commercially Available during the term of this Agreement.

     1.7  "Intellectual Property Rights" means, collectively, Patents, Trade
Secrets, Copyrights, Trademark Rights, moral rights, and all other intellectual
property rights and proprietary rights, including any rights relating to
trademarks, tradenames and logos, whether arising under the laws of the United
States or any other state, country or jurisdiction, including all rights or
causes of action for infringement or misappropriation of any of the foregoing,
in each case now existing or hereafter developed. For purposes of this
Agreement: (i) "Patents" mean all patent rights and all rights, title and
interests in all patent applications and patents to issue on them, all letters
patent or equivalent rights and applications, including any reissue, extension,
division, continuation, or continuation-in-part applications throughout the
world; (ii) "Trade Secrets" mean all rights, title and interests in and to all
trade secrets and trade secret rights arising under common law, state law,
federal law or laws of foreign countries, including, without limitation, all
know-how, trade secrets, other confidential information, customer lists,
software, technical information, data, process technology, plans, drawings, and
blue prints; (iii) "Copyrights" mean all copyrights, and all rights, title and
interests in and to all copyrights, copyright registrations and applications for
copyright registration, certificates of copyright and copyrighted interests
throughout the world, all rights in mask works, and all rights, title and
interests in related applications and registrations throughout the world; and
(iv) "Trademark Rights mean all trademarks, servicemarks, trade names, rights in
trade dress, and all trademark interests throughout the world, and all right,
title and interest in related applications and registrations throughout the
world, whether arising under the laws of the United States or any other state,
country or jurisdiction, including all rights or causes of action for
infringement or misappropriation of the foregoing, in each case now existing or
hereafter developed during the Term of this Agreement.

     1.8  "Purchase Order" means a written purchase order between the Parties
pursuant to which Quantum will sell Quantum Products to IMPCO under the terms
and conditions set forth in Section 4.

     1.9  "Quantum Product(s)" shall mean all of Quantum's fuel metering
products, fuel delivery products, fuel regulating products, fuel storage
products, electronic control products and

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any related products that are or become Commercially Available during the term
of this Agreement.

     1.10 "Statement of Work" means a detailed plan to implement a Development
Program, as more fully defined in Section 3. A template Statement of Work,
mutually agreed to by the Parties, shall be attached hereto as Exhibit A after
execution hereof by the parties.

     1.11 "Strategic Alliance Committee" or "SAC" means the combination of
representatives from each Party that will manage and coordinate the work under
this Agreement as described in Section 2.

2    STRATEGIC ALLIANCE COMMITTEE.

     2.1  Within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date, each Party
shall assign two (2) qualified members (each a "Member") to the SAC to meet and
cooperate to define and manage the efforts of SAC under this Agreement. Either
Party may replace its Members in its sole discretion upon notice to the other
Party. Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses related to the SAC. The
SAC shall meet once every six (6) months, at a minimum but more often if
mutually agreed by the Parties, to satisfy its responsibilities under this
Agreement. The responsibilities of the SAC shall include the following:

          (a) In the event that IMPCO desires to purchase specific Quantum
products that do not meet the definition of a Quantum Product, IMPCO shall bring
this desire to the attention of the SAC, and the Members shall negotiate the
request in good faith. In the event that the SAC determines that such Products
should be sold by Quantum to IMPCO, (i) Quantum shall sell such products to
IMPCO, and (ii) such products shall be deemed Quantum Products for purposes of
this Agreement, and shall be treated as such, unless otherwise agreed to in
writing by the Parties.

          (b) The SAC shall identify potential Development Programs and, if
mutually approved by both Parties, negotiate the terms and conditions of each
Development Program, which shall be set forth in a written Statement of Work (as
described in more detail in Section 3).

          (c) The SAC shall modify and, if appropriate, expand the Designated
Markets as needed, whether in their entirety or on a Customer-specific basis.
Such a decision to modify the Designated Markets shall be based on all relevant
factors, including, but not limited to: (i) the location and particular needs of
the specific market or customer; (ii) individual customer requirements and
requests; (iii) regulatory requirements relevant to the specific market or
customer; and (d) specific capabilities of each Party with respect to any
particular market or customer.

          (d) The SAC shall consider in good faith any joint marketing
opportunities presented by the Members, and allocate the responsibilities
between the Parties, including but not limited to: costs, schedules, and
participation of the Parties.

          (e) The SAC shall perform such other responsibilities as may be
required from time to time for purposes of this Agreement.

     2.2  At the first meeting of the SAC, to be held at a time and location as
mutually agreed by the Parties, the Members shall discuss and approve the
initial Development Programs and the amount of engineering resources to be
allocated to each program by the Parties (the "Project Roadmap"). At least the
first meeting of the SAC shall be face-to-face but all

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subsequent meetings may be held via conference call, videoconferencing or by
other telecommunicative means. The SAC shall revise and publish the Project
Roadmap as deemed necessary.

     2.3  All decisions of the SAC must be made by a majority of the Members. If
the Members cannot reach a decision on a particular issue, senior managers of
Quantum and IMPCO will meet and negotiate in good faith to resolve the issue
within a reasonable period of time. If the issue is not resolved within thirty
(30) calendar days after the senior managers of Quantum and IMPCO have met, then
either Party may elect to cancel the applicable Development Program(s),
effective immediately, by providing written notice to the other Party.

3    DEVELOPMENT

     3.1  Agreement and Statement(s) of Work. The Parties acknowledge that this
Agreement between Quantum and IMPCO relates to the terms and conditions that
will apply to any Statement(s) of Work executed hereunder. The Parties
understand that from time to time certain Development Programs may be proposed
to the SAC. Each proposed Development Program must be approved by a majority
vote of the SAC. If approved, the SAC shall undertake good faith negotiations to
reduce the Development Program to a written Statement of Work within a
reasonable period of time. If the SAC cannot agree on the terms and conditions
of the Statement of Work within thirty (30) calendar days following approval of
the underlying Development Program, senior managers of Quantum and IMPCO will
meet and negotiate in good faith the terms and conditions of the applicable
Statement of Work. If the terms and conditions of the applicable Statement of
Work is not agreed to and the Statement of Work is not executed within thirty
(30) calendar days following such escalation to the senior managers, either
Party may elect to remove the underlying Development Program from the Project
Roadmap by providing written notice to the other Party.

     3.2  Each Statement of Work will set forth the timetable, performance,
payment, ownership rights, license rights (if any), obligations of each Party to
the other Party with respect to Jointly-Owned Technology, and delivery
obligations of the Parties, and will be executed by both IMPCO and Quantum in
order to be valid. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to perform their
obligations under each Statement of Work in accordance with the specifications
and schedule set forth in such Statement of Work. The SAC shall determine the
priority of different Statements of Work and the amount of engineering resources
to be allocated to each Development Project. Finally, the Parties agree that
there is no limit on the number of Statements of Work that may be executed
during the term of this Agreement.

     3.3  Reporting Development Progress. Each Party shall appoint a project
manager who will coordinate and act as liaison with the other Party with respect
to each Statement of Work. The project managers shall participate in project
review meetings to be scheduled by mutual agreement of the respective project
managers. IMPCO personnel shall be entitled to visit Quantum's place of business
upon reasonable prior notice to Quantum to discuss and inspect the status of
progress under any Statement of Work. Quantum shall keep IMPCO reasonably
informed in writing of its progress under each Statement of Work.

     3.4  Subcontractors. Either Party may use subcontractors to perform any
task assigned to such Party under a Statement of Work, provided that such
subcontractor (a) is approved in writing by the SAC to perform such task, (b)
agrees in writing to keep confidential

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all information and data received from the Parties or generated under the
subcontract or in performing any services, and (c) agrees in writing to assign
to IMPCO and/or Quantum (as determined by the Parties and set forth in the
applicable Statement of Work), before such subcontractor commences work, any and
all materials, inventions, improvements and any other item developed, designed
or created in connection with the services provided by such subcontractor or its
employees.

     3.5  Plant Visits. Personnel of either Party visiting facilities of the
other Party will comply with all the then established and existing safety and
environmental rules and regulations of the facility visited, provided that such
rules and regulations are disclosed by the host Party to such personnel. The
host Party shall not be responsible for death, damage, injury or loss suffered
or incurred during visits to its facilities by any personnel in the employ of
the other Party, except for death, damage, injury or loss resulting from the
willful or negligent acts or omissions of the host Party, its agents, employees
or third parties under the host Party's supervision or control.

4    PURCHASE ORDERS

     4.1  Sales of Quantum Products. IMPCO shall have the right to sell Quantum
Products only as incorporated components of IMPCO Products, not as stand-alone
components, and solely in the Designated Markets. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
IMPCO may sell stand-alone Quantum Products solely as replacement parts or spare
parts to Customers and users of IMPCO Products.

     4.2  Terms and Conditions. During the term of this Agreement, IMPCO shall
have the right to purchase Quantum Products from Quantum pursuant to the
following:

          (a) Purchases of Quantum Products shall be initiated by IMPCO via a
written or electronically-dispatched Purchase Order which shall reference (a)
the number of units of each type of the Quantum Products, (b) subject to Section
4.2(b), the applicable per-unit price as provided by Quantum, (c) a commercially
reasonable carrier or means of transportation or routing, including, the place
to which the Quantum Products are to be shipped, (d) packaging instructions, and
(e) the requested delivery date. Quantum is not required to accept, but shall
not unreasonably reject, any Purchase Order which specifies a delivery date
earlier than thirty (30) days after the date such Purchase Order is submitted by
IMPCO. Quantum shall be obligated to accept any Purchase Order which specifies a
delivery date that is later than forty-five (45) days after the date such
Purchase Order is submitted by IMPCO. Quantum shall respond to the proposed
Purchase Order within ten (10) business days after receipt, by either: (i)
rejecting the proposed Purchase Order and providing the good faith reasons in
writing for such rejection, (ii) accepting the proposed Purchase Order, or (iii)
accepting the proposed Purchase Order with modified terms, not inconsistent with
this Agreement, that will be subject to IMPCO's acceptance to be valid. Failure
of Quantum to reject or accept any proposed Purchase Order as set forth above
within such ten (10) business day period shall constitute acceptance of such
proposed Purchase Order. If a proposed Purchase Order is accepted by Quantum
with modified terms, IMPCO shall have the option of issuing a Purchase Order
that reflects the terms agreed to by Quantum in such response within ten (10)
business days after receipt of Quantum's response. If IMPCO so issues such a
Purchase Order reflecting the terms agreed to by Quantum, Quantum shall be
deemed to have accepted such terms and the Purchase Order as a whole. All
Purchase Orders placed by IMPCO hereunder shall be governed by the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the provisions
of this Agreement and the terms

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and conditions of one or more of IMPCO's Purchase Orders, or Quantum's
acknowledgment or other written communications, the provisions of this Agreement
shall prevail.

          (b) The prices charged to IMPCO for the purchase of Quantum Products
shall be not exceed prices which are twenty-five percent (25%) greater than
Quantum's fully allocated manufacturing costs for such Quantum Products. As used
herein, "manufacturing costs" includes, but is not limited to (a) labor costs
directly associated with the manufacture of the Quantum Products, (b) supply
costs and raw material costs, (c) per-unit Quantum Product costs of equipment
directly used to manufacture the Quantum Products, and (d) overhead costs
directly associated with the manufacture of the Quantum Products.

          (c) IMPCO may request to reschedule the delivery date for a Purchase
Order to a later date, and Quantum shall accommodate such rescheduled date if it
is reasonably able to do so, provided that IMPCO shall bear any additional
storage and other costs resulting from the delayed delivery. In the event that
IMPCO requests to expedite the delivery date, Quantum shall accommodate such
request if it is reasonably able to do so, provided that IMPCO shall bear any
additional reasonable shipping and other costs resulting from expedited
delivery. IMPCO shall have the right to cancel any Purchase Order, without any
liability, if it provides notice of cancellation at least thirty (30) days prior
to the scheduled delivery date of such Purchase Order. Quantum shall promptly
notify IMPCO in writing of any anticipated delay in meeting the delivery date
for any Purchase Order. IMPCO shall have the right to cancel any Purchase Order
within thirty (30) days of the scheduled delivery date, provided that IMPCO
shall be responsible for a cancellation fee equal to all reasonable, direct,
out-of-pocket costs actually incurred by Quantum in connection with such
cancellation.

          (d) All shipments shall be F.O.B. Quantum's or Quantum's supplier's
dock ("Delivery Location"). Title and risk of loss shall pass to IMPCO upon
Quantum's delivery of the Quantum Products to IMPCO or its designated freight
forwarder at the Delivery Location. IMPCO shall be responsible for all shipping
and freight costs and expenses for delivering the Quantum Products from the
Delivery Location. Quantum may ship partial Purchase Orders provided it notifies
IMPCO in advance and IMPCO agrees in advance to such prior to shipment. If IMPCO
fails to specify a commercially reasonable carrier or means of transportation or
routing in its Purchase Order, Quantum shall select the best available carrier,
on a commercially reasonable basis.

          (e) Each of the Quantum Products shall be packaged and prepared for
shipment in a manner which follows the reasonable specifications provided in the
applicable Purchase Order. The parties shall mutually agree on any changes to
such requirements. Each shipment shall be accompanied by a packing slip on the
outside of the box which will include the Purchase Order number and the number
of each type of the Quantum Products shipped.

          (f) Invoices for shipped Quantum Products shall be due and payable net
thirty (30) days from the time IMPCO takes title of the units of the Quantum
Products. Payment shall not constitute acceptance of the Quantum Products by
IMPCO.

          (g) All Quantum Products delivered hereunder shall fully comply with
all applicable safety and other regulations and import and export licenses
necessary to deliver the Quantum Products to the Delivery Location. The Quantum
Products delivered hereunder shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years after delivery to IMPCO. The Quantum
Products shall comply with all applicable specifications set forth in data

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sheets for such Products and other publications of Quantum relating to the
Quantum Products, and as otherwise agreed by the Parties, and shall not infringe
or misappropriate any Intellectual Property Right or other right of a third
party.

          (h) Quantum shall indemnify and hold IMPCO harmless from and against
any liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees)
arising out of a claim that any of the Quantum Products infringes or
misappropriates any third party's Intellectual Property Rights or other rights
or that the use of any of the Quantum Products has resulted in bodily harm or
death to any person, or damage to any physical property. IMPCO shall (i)
promptly notify Quantum in writing of the threats, claims or proceedings, (b)
give Quantum sole control over the defense and/or settlement of such suit or
proceeding or claim, and (c) reasonably cooperate with Quantum in the defense
and any settlement negotiations relating to such claim. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Quantum shall not have any right, without IMPCO's prior written
consent, to settle any such claim if such settlement arises from or is part of
any criminal action, suit or proceeding or contains a stipulation to or
admission or acknowledgment of, any liability or wrongdoing (whether in
contract, tort or otherwise) on the part of IMPCO. IMPCO shall have the right,
in its absolute discretion and at its sole cost, to employ attorneys of its own
choice and to institute or defend any claim for which it has the right to seek
indemnification from Quantum.

5    PATENT PROSECUTION

     5.1  Patents. The Parties acknowledge that during performance of
Statement(s) of Work, the Parties may develop technology that will be jointly
owned by the Parties as set forth on the applicable Statement of Work
("Jointly-Owned Technology"). Subject to the limitations set forth in this
Section 5.1, IMPCO shall have the right, but not the obligation, to prosecute
patents for the Jointly-Owned Technology, subject to the reasonable review of
Quantum's legal counsel. IMPCO and Quantum will each pay fifty percent (50%) of
the reasonable costs incurred by IMPCO to prosecute such patents as are approved
in writing by IMPCO for filing, including filings and attorney fees.

          (a) The SAC will select (and if the SAC is unable to do so after
escalation to senior managers of Quantum and IMPCO pursuant to Section 2.3,
IMPCO shall have the right to select) patent counsel to evaluate patentability
of inventions arising under the Jointly-Owned Technology ("Jointly Developed
Inventions") and to diligently prepare, file, and prosecute such patent
applications ("Joint Applications") as are necessary or appropriate to obtain
patent protection with respect to any of the Jointly Developed Inventions in the
United States and any other country. In the event that IMPCO selects such patent
counsel, IMPCO agrees to obtain Quantum's written consent prior to the filing of
any Joint Applications in any country, it being agreed that any costs of such
Joint Applications made without Quantum's prior written consent shall be born by
IMPCO, alone. Quantum agrees that its consent shall not be unreasonably withheld
or delayed, and such consent will be deemed given if Quantum fails to notify
IMPCO in writing that it is withholding its consent and the reasonable basis for
withholding such consent, within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written
request for such written consent. IMPCO and its counsel shall diligently
prosecute Joint Applications approved by both Parties, but IMPCO shall not be
obligated to further pursue any Joint Application which has been twice rejected
or to appeal any final rejection of any Joint Application. IMPCO agrees to
provide to Quantum copies of the Joint Applications, official correspondence
relating thereto, and such other information with respect thereto as Quantum may
reasonably request.

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          (b) IMPCO shall consult with Quantum and its counsel concerning the
preparation and prosecution of all Joint Applications and shall provide Quantum
with copies of all material documentation after receipt from, or prior to,
submission to any governmental agency with jurisdiction to issue patents, so
that Quantum may make reasonable comments with respect thereto which IMPCO shall
consider in good faith. Quantum shall execute, deliver and file, or cause to be
executed, delivered and filed, such documents, information and applications, and
take or cause to be taken all such other actions as IMPCO deems desirable or
necessary in connection with the prosecution of all Joint Applications, whether
or not Quantum has approved the filing of any such Joint Applications.

          (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9 below, the
patent counsel handling a Joint Application may incorporate in the Joint
Application any Confidential Information relating to the underlying Jointly
Developed Invention that he or she determines, in his or her best judgement, is
reasonably necessary to adequately support claims to the Jointly Developed
Invention. Such patent counsel shall also have the right to disclose to the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office any such Confidential Information that he or she
determines, in his or her best judgement, should be disclosed to meet a duty of
disclosure in connection with a Joint Application. Prior to disclosing such
Confidential Information, such patent counsel shall afford the Party to whom
confidentiality obligations are owed an opportunity to comment on such
disclosure and consider in good faith any alternative course of action proposed
by such Party.

     5.2  Disclosure of Inventions. All inventions or improvements relating to a
Development Project that are developed in whole or in part by IMPCO or Quantum
personnel while performing such Development Project shall be promptly disclosed
to IMPCO and Quantum for patent worthiness consideration, and each Party shall
execute, or obtain the execution of, any papers as may be necessary to perfect
ownership thereof in the appropriate Party or Parties as set forth above, or as
may be necessary in the obtainment, maintenance or enforcement of any patent,
trade secret, trademark, copyright or other proprietary right pertaining
thereto. All expenses incident to such obtainment, maintenance and/or
enforcement will be borne by the Party or Parties owning such
inventions/improvements.

6    SUPPORT.

     6.1  Obligations. Each Party agrees that it shall obtain and maintain for
itself all necessary government licenses, permits, and approvals when necessary
or advisable for performing its obligations under this Agreement, and comply
with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations in connection with its
obligations under this Agreement.

     6.2  Rights in Data. Both Parties acknowledge that all software and
software related items licensed pursuant to this Agreement and any Statement of
Work are "Commercial Computer Software" or "Commercial Computer Software
Documentation" as defined in FAR 12.212 for civilian agencies and DFARS 227.7202
for military agencies, and that in the event that Quantum is permitted under
this Agreement to provide such items to the U.S. government, such items shall be
provided under terms at least as restrictive as the terms of this Agreement and
the applicable Statement of Work.

     6.3  Customers. Both parties acknowledge that: (a) other than Quantum's
warranty obligations under Section 4.2(g), Quantum will have no obligation to
provide any support or maintenance to IMPCO's Customers, and that IMPCO shall
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Customers that Quantum has an obligation to provide support or maintenance to
IMPCO's Customers; and (b) IMPCO will have no obligation to provide any support
or maintenance to Quantum's customers, and that Quantum shall make no
representations to its customers that IMPCO has an obligation to provide support
or maintenance to Quantum's customers.

     6.4  Trademarks. No rights to use the other Party's trademarks are granted
under this Agreement. To the extent that the SAC agrees to undertake any joint
marketing activities under Section 2.1(d) of this Agreement, the terms and
conditions governing each Party's rights to use the other Party's trademarks (or
other Intellectual Property Rights) shall be determined by the SAC at that time
in writing.

7    WARRANTIES & DISCLAIMERS.

     7.1  WARRANTIES. Each Party warrants and represents to the other that: (a)
it will perform all development and other services described in any Statement of
Work in a professional and workmanlike manner, using reasonable skill and care
in a manner consistent with the industry standards; and (b) it has the full
power and authority to enter into this Agreement and all Statements of Work.

     7.2  DISCLAIMERS. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 4.2 AND 7.1 AND ELSEWHERE
IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE PRODUCTS,
INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCTS, INFORMATION, OR SERVICES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8    LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDY. EXCEPT FOR QUANTUM'S INDEMNIFICATION
OBLIGATION UNDER SECTION 4.2(H) AND BREACHES OF CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS
UNDER SECTION 9, NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR OTHER
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING
SOLELY TO THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND
EVEN IF ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT IS DEEMED TO FAIL OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

9    CONFIDENTIALITY

     9.1  Definition of Confidential Information. "Confidential Information"
shall mean any and all information and material, whether in writing, or in oral,
graphic, electronic or any other form, disclosed by or on behalf of the
disclosing Party (the "Discloser") to or for the benefit of the receiving Party
(the "Recipient") or obtained by the Recipient through inspection or observation
of the Discloser's property or facilities, that is marked as (or provided under
circumstances reasonably indicating it is) confidential and proprietary, or if
disclosed orally or in other intangible form or in any other form that is not so
marked, that is identified as confidential at the time of such disclosure or
within thirty (30) days thereafter. Confidential Information also includes any
information described above which the Discloser obtains from a third party,
whether or not owned by the Discloser. Confidential Information does not include
information or material (i) which becomes publicly known through no act or
omission of Recipient, (ii)

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which is later lawfully acquired from sources other than the Discloser who do
not owe a duty of confidentiality to the Discloser with respect to such
information and who did not learn of it, directly or indirectly, from Discloser,
or (iii) which is independently developed by the Recipient without the use of or
reference to the Confidential Information of the Discloser, as evidenced by the
Recipient's contemporaneous written records.

     9.2  Confidentiality Obligations. During the term of and pursuant to this
Agreement, the Parties, to the extent of their right and willingness to do so,
may exchange Confidential Information relating to the purpose of the relevant
Development Program(s). For a period of five (5) years after each Recipient
receives or learns the Confidential Information of the Disclosure, each
Recipient shall not (a) use the Confidential Information of the Discloser other
than to perform its obligations under this Agreement or a Statement or Work, (b)
disclose the Confidential Information of the Discloser other than to its
employees and independent contractors who have a need to know such Confidential
Information in order for Recipient to exercise its rights and fulfill its
obligations under this Agreement or a Statement of Work, subject to the
provisions and exceptions of this Agreement, or (c) decompile, reverse engineer,
or disassemble any Confidential Information of the Discloser except as provided
in a Statement of Work or otherwise approved in advance in writing by the
Discloser. Recipient shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the
confidentiality of the Discloser's Confidential Information, which in any event
shall not be less than those which the Recipient uses to protect its own
Confidential Information of a similar nature.

     9.3  Return of Confidential Information. Confidential Information of the
Discloser shall remain the property of the Discloser and shall be returned, at
the request of the Discloser, upon completion of the relevant Development
Program or upon earlier request of the Discloser. Notwithstanding the above, the
results of Development Programs identified as deliverables in a Statement of
Work shall be deemed Confidential Information of both Parties until such time as
a patent application is filed under Section 5.1 of this Agreement or the Parties
agree in writing not to file any such patent application.

     9.4  Confidentiality of Agreement. Each Party agrees that the terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall be treated as confidential and that neither
Party will disclose the terms or conditions of this Agreement to any third party
without the prior written consent of the other Party, provided, however, that
each Party may disclose the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to the
extent necessary: (a) as required by any court or other governmental body; (b)
required by law; (c) in confidence to legal counsel of the Parties, accountants,
and other professional advisors; (d) in confidence, to banks, investors and
other financing sources and their advisors; (e) in connection with the
enforcement of this Agreement or rights under this Agreement; or (f) in
confidence, in connection with an actual or prospective merger or acquisition or
similar transaction. With respect to disclosure required by a court or
governmental order, the disclosing Party shall provide prior notification of
such impending disclosure to the non-disclosing Party. All reasonable efforts to
preserve the confidentiality of the terms of this Agreement shall be expended by
the disclosing Party in complying with such an order, including obtaining a
protective order to the extent reasonably possible. Any SEC filings required by
law shall be made after any sensitive information in the Agreement has been
accorded confidential protection under applicable SEC rules and regulations.

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10   COMPENSATION.  The payment  obligations of IMPCO,  if any, will be
described in the applicable Statement of Work and Purchase Order, if any.

11   TERMINATION

     11.1  Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective
Date and will continue for a period of three (3) years unless earlier terminated
in accordance with Section 11.2. At the end of the initial term, the Agreement
will automatically expire unless the Parties mutually agree to extend the term
of this Agreement. The term of any Development Project will be specified in each
Statement of Work.

     11.2  Termination.

           (a) Material Breach. Either Party may terminate this Agreement, or an
individual Statement of Work, without liability if the other Party materially
breaches any of its obligations under this Agreement, or a Statement of Work,
respectively (a "Default"), which Default is not cured within thirty (30)
business days after the non-defaulting Party has given the defaulting Party
written notice sufficiently describing the nature of the Default. Both Parties
reserve the right to terminate this Agreement and other Statement(s) of Work
upon thirty (30) business days written notice to the other Party, if a Statement
of Work is breached by or on behalf of the other Party in such a manner that the
non-breaching Party reasonably and in good faith determines that it is
unfeasible for the non-breaching Party to continue its business relationship
with the other Party under this Agreement and Statement(s) of Work. Either Party
may also terminate this Agreement in the event of any of the following: (a) The
filing by or against the other Party of any other proceeding concerning the
bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution, cessation of operations, reorganization of
indebtedness or the like of the other Party. If such proceeding is involuntary
and is contested in good faith, this Agreement shall terminate only after the
passage of one-hundred twenty (120) days without the dismissal of such
proceedings; (b) the appointment of a receiver, keeper, liquidator or custodian
of whatever sort of description, for all or a substantial portion of the other
Party's assets, provided that termination shall not be effective in the event of
an involuntary proceeding against such Party if such proceeding is dismissed
within one-hundred twenty (120) days after the filing thereof; or (c) the
termination, dissolution, insolvency or failure in business of the other Party,
the distribution of a substantial portion of its assets, or its cessation to
continue all or substantially all of its business affairs.

           (b) Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by
mutual written consent of the Parties.

           (c) Rights on Termination. Upon any termination or expiration of this
Agreement for any reason, each Party shall promptly return to the other Party or
(at the other Party's option) destroy, all Confidential Information of the other
Party, as appropriate, delivered pursuant to this Agreement and the Statements
of Work hereunder. Statement(s) of Work pending as of the termination of this
Agreement shall remain in effect through the term of the applicable Statement(s)
of Work unless either Party terminates the applicable Statement(s) of Work
separately pursuant to this Agreement. Purchase Orders that have been accepted
but under which Quantum Products have not yet been delivered as of the
termination of this Agreement shall remain in effect. Confidential Information
pertaining to Statements of Work that survive termination of this Agreement
shall not be subject to return or destruction pursuant to this

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Section 11.2(c) until such time as the applicable Statement(s) of Work are
actually terminated or reach expiration.

     11.3  Survival. The right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section
11.2(a) shall be in addition to any other remedy either Party may have at law or
in equity, which remedies shall survive any such termination. No termination or
expiration of this Agreement. The obligations in this Agreement which are
intended by their terms to survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement shall so survive. In addition, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the provisions of Sections 1 ("Definitions"), 4 ("Purchase Orders"),
5 ("Patent Prosecution"), 6.2 ("Rights in Data"), 7 ("Warranties and
Disclaimers"), 8 ("Limitation of Liability and Remedy"), 9 ("Confidentiality"),
11.2(c) ("Rights on Termination"), 11.3 ("Survival"), and 12 ("General") shall
survive any termination, cancellation or expiration of this Agreement or
Statement(s) of Work.

12   GENERAL.

     12.1  Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given (a) on the date of service if served personally on the Party to whom
notice is to be given, (b) if sent by fax, upon confirmation of receipt by fax
by the receiving Party or the sender's facsimile machine receiving confirmation
of uninterrupted transmission by a transmission report, (c) one business day
after deposit with a reputable overnight carrier, prepaid for overnight delivery
and addressed as set forth in (d), or (d) two (2) business days after deposit in
the mail if mailed by first class mail, registered or certified, postage
prepaid, and properly addressed as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>              <C>                                     <C>        <C>
If to Quantum:   QUANTUM FUEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES       With a     Perkins Coie LLP
                 WORLDWIDE, INC.                         copy to:   1620 26th Street
                 17872 Cartwright Road                              6th Floor
                 Irvine, CA 92614                                   Santa Monica, CA  90404
                 Attention: Allen Niedzwiecki                       Attention: Charles L. Crouch
                 Fax: (949) 399-4600                                Fax: (310) 788-3399

If to IMPCO:     IMPCO Technologies, Inc.                With a     Morrison & Foerster, LLP
                 16804 Gridley Place                     copy to:   555 West 5th Street
                 Cerritos, CA 90703                                 35th Floor
                 Attention: Chief Financial Officer                 Los Angeles, CA  90013
                 Fax: (562) 924-8069                                Attention: Jonathan Atzen
                                                                    Fax: (213) 892-5454
</TABLE>

     Each Party may change its address by notice given in accordance with this
Section.

     12.2  Export. Each Party agrees that it will not export, or attempt to
export, to any country any technical data received hereunder or the product
produced by use of such technical data, without first obtaining all necessary
licenses and consents under any applicable treaties, statutes and regulations,
including, without limitation, the Export Administration Act of 1979, as
amended, any successor legislation, and the Export Administration Regulations
issued by the

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Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, or Office of Export
Licensing. Each donor Party will notify the receiving Party of any technical
data or hardware that the donor Party supplies and knows to be controlled
data/hardware under any of the aforesaid treaties, statutes and regulations.

     12.3  Governing Law and Forum Selection. This Agreement and all Purchase
Orders shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California applicable to contracts made and to be performed in the
State of California, without reference to the conflict of laws provisions
thereof. The Parties expressly disclaim the application of the United Nations
Convention on the International Sale of Goods to this Agreement. Any action
arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Purchase Order shall be
brought solely in (a) the Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles
County, and (b) the United States District Court for the Central District of
California, except that either Party may seek and obtain injunctive, equitable
or similar relief from any court of competent jurisdiction. Each of the Parties
agrees to commence any action, suit or proceeding relating to this Agreement or
any Purchase Order either in the United States District Court for the Central
District of California or if such suit, action or other proceeding may not be
brought in such court for jurisdictional reasons, in the Superior Court of the
State of California, Los Angeles County. Each of the Parties further agrees that
service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail to
such Party's respective address set forth above shall be effective service of
process for any action, suit or proceeding in California with respect to any
matters to which it has submitted to jurisdiction in this Section 12.3. Each of
the Parties irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying
of venue of any action, suit or proceeding arising out of this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated hereby in (i) Superior Court of the State of
California, Los Angeles County, or (ii) the United States District Court for the
Central District of California, consents to the jurisdiction of such courts, and
hereby further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or
claim in any such court that any such action, suit or proceeding brought in any
such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.

     12.4  Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any action, suit or proceeding,
including arbitration, between the Parties hereto, initiated to enforce or
interpret any term or provision of this Agreement or a Purchase Order, or
otherwise arising out of this Agreement or a Purchase Order, the prevailing
Party in such action shall be entitled to recover all costs incurred in
connection therewith, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees.

     12.5  Waiver. The delay or failure of a Party to exercise any right, power,
remedy, or privilege hereunder or failure to strictly enforce any breach,
violation, default, provision or condition shall not impair any such right,
power, remedy or privilege nor shall it constitute a waiver thereof or
acquiescence thereto. Any waiver, permit, consent, or approval of any kind
regarding any breach, violation, default, provision or condition of this
Agreement must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent
specifically set forth in such writing. No partial waiver of any such right,
power, privilege, breach, violation, default, provision, or condition on any one
occasion shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof or constitute a
waiver thereof or acquiescence thereto on any subsequent occasion unless clear
and express notice thereof in writing is provided.

     12.6  Assignment. This agreement shall not be assigned by either Party
without the prior written approval of the other Party except to the successor in
ownership by sale, merger, consolidation or divestiture of all or substantially
the whole of the relevant business of the Party

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wishing to make the assignment. The Agreement will be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of each Party's authorized successors and permitted assigns.

     12.7  Captions. All Section captions and headings are for reference only
and shall not be considered in interpreting or construing this Agreement.

     12.8  Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable by any tribunal, then such provision shall be deemed
automatically adjusted to conform to the requirements for validity as declared
at such time and, as so adjusted, shall be deemed a provision of this Agreement
as though originally included herein. In the event that the provision deemed
invalid, illegal or unenforceable is of such a nature that it cannot be so
adjusted, the provision shall be deemed deleted from this Agreement as though
the provision had never been included herein. If any provision or portion of
this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid, the Parties agree to
negotiate, in good faith, a substitute valid provision which most nearly effects
the Parties' intent in entering into this Agreement. In either case, the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT EACH
AND EVERY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH PROVIDES FOR A LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY OR EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES IS INTENDED BY THE
PARTIES TO BE SEVERABLE AND INDEPENDENT OF ANY OTHER SUCH PROVISION. FURTHER, IN
THE EVENT THAT ANY REMEDY HEREUNDER IS DETERMINED TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, ALL LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND EXCLUSIONS OF DAMAGES SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT.

     12.9  Independent Contractors. The Parties are each independent contractors
and neither Party shall be, nor represent itself to be, the franchiser, joint
venturer, franchisee, partner, broker, employee, servant, agent, or legal
representative of the other Party for any purpose whatsoever. Neither Party is
granted any right or authority to assume or create any obligation or
responsibility, express or implied, on behalf of or in the name of the other
Party, or bind the other Party in any matter or thing whatsoever, including but
not limited to, the right or authority to obligate the other Party to accept or
deliver any order, or to sell or refuse to sell to any potential customer.

     12.10 Remedies Cumulative. All remedies, either under this Agreement or by
law or otherwise afforded to any Party, shall be cumulative and not exclusive or
alternative and shall be in addition to all remedies given hereunder or now or
thereafter existing, at law or in equity, by statute or otherwise. The election
of any one or more remedies by any Party shall not constitute a waiver of the
right to pursue other available remedies.

     12.11 Injunctive Relief. The Parties acknowledge that any breach of the
provisions of this Agreement relating to proprietary rights of either Party may
cause irreparable harm and significant injury to an extent that may be difficult
to ascertain. Accordingly, each Party agrees that the other Party will have, in
addition to any other rights or remedies available to it at law or in equity,
the right to seek injunctive relief to enjoin any breach or violation of such
sections.

     12.12 Force Majeure. Either Party shall not be responsible for any delay or
failure in performance hereunder, including the payment of monies, caused by
reason of any occurrence or contingency beyond its reasonable control, including
but not limited to, acts of nature, acts or terrorism, earthquake, floods,
lightning, labor disputes and strikes, other labor or industrial

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disturbances, riots, war, acts of the public enemy, insurrections, embargoes,
blockages, regulations or orders of any government, agency or subdivision
thereof, shortages of materials, rationing, utility or communication failures,
casualty, novelty of product manufacture or other unanticipated product
development problems, and governmental requirements (each, a "Force Majeure").
Obligations shall in no event but excused but shall be suspended on a day-to-day
basis for the period of time equal to that of the underlying Force Majeure (and
the corresponding obligations of the other Party shall be similarly suspended).
The Party facing the force majeure shall notify the other Party immediately
after its occurrence and shall use reasonable efforts to remedy the situation as
well as to minimize its effects.

     12.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but taken together
shall constitute one and the same document.

     12.14 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Purchase Orders and the other
Statements of Work, documents, Exhibits, and writings attached and/or delivered
pursuant hereto or concurrently herewith, contain and constitute the sole,
complete and entire agreement and understanding of the Parties concerning the
matters contained herein and therein and may not be altered, modified or changed
in any manner except by writing duly executed by the Parties. No statements,
promises or representations have been made by any Party to another, or are
relied upon, and no consideration has been or is offered promised, expected or
held out, other than as stated in this Agreement or the other agreements and
documents referenced herein. No Party is relying on any representations other
than those expressly set forth herein or therein. No conditions precedent to the
effectiveness of this Agreement exist, other than as may be expressly provided
herein.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties, by their duly authorized representatives,
have executed this Strategic Alliance Agreement as of the Effective Date.

QUANTUM FUEL SYSTEMS                      IMPCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
TECHNOLOGIES, WORLDWIDE, INC.

By:___________________________________    By:___________________________________

Name:_________________________________    Name:_________________________________

Title:________________________________    Title:________________________________

EXHIBITS
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A    TEMPLATE -- STATEMENT OF WORK

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                                    EXHIBIT A
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                          TEMPLATE - STATEMENT OF WORK

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