Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (QTWW) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (QTWW) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Quantum Technologies) offers solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), governments and commercial organizations. The company carries out the production and development of advanced vehicle propulsion systems, fuel storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. It offers a wide range of technology solutions including hybrid electric drive systems, electronic and software controls, natural gas and hydrogen storage and metering systems and other alternative fuel technologies and solutions that provide fuel efficiency, plug-in hybrid electric, low emission hybrid fuel cell, and natural gas vehicles. Quantum provides system integration, powertrain engineering, vehicle manufacturing and assembly capabilities, which help support the production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, hydrogen-powered hybrid, natural gas and specialty vehicles. It also supports modular and transportable hydrogen refueling stations. The company's major products include Q-Drive, Fisker Hybrid, Injectors,Regulators and Electronic Controllers. Quantum's customer base includes automotive OEMs, fleets, military and other governmental agencies, aerospace industry and other strategic alliance partners. The company, along with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Schneider Power Inc., and affiliate, Asola Solarpower GmbH, carries out operations in renewable energy and alternative energy areas by developing and owing solar and wind farms and manufacturing high efficiency solar modules for automotive applications. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California, and has operations and affiliations in the US, Canada, Germany and India.

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. Key Recent Developments

Oct 08, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Exhibits High Capacity Natural Gas Fuel Tank At Green Fleet Conference And Expo 2012

Oct 04, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Wins Contract From Fisker Karma

Sep 17, 2012: Quantum To Demonstrate PHEV At HTUF Conference In Charlotte, North Carolina

Aug 09, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Reports Revenue Of $7.3m In Q2 2012

Jul 11, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Wins $3.8m Purchase Order For Production Systems

This comprehensive SWOT profile of Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company's businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company's key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.

The profile contains critical company information including:

• Business description - A detailed description of the company's operations and business divisions.
• Corporate strategy - Analyst's summarization of the company's business strategy.
• SWOT Analysis - A detailed analysis of the company's strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
• Company history - Progression of key events associated with the company.
• Major products and services - A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
• Key competitors - A list of key competitors to the company.
• Key employees - A list of the key executives of the company.
• Executive biographies - A brief summary of the executives' employment history.
• Key operational heads - A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
• Important locations and subsidiaries - A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
• Detailed financial ratios for the past five years - The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
• Interim ratios for the last five interim periods - The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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This report covers the following industry codes:

• SIC Code: 3714
• NAICS Code: 336312

• Section 1 - About the Company
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Key Facts
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Key Employees
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Major Products and Services
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - History
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Company Statement
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries
  • Head Office
  • Other Locations & Subsidiaries
  • Affiliate
• Section 2 - Company Analysis
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Business Description
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis - Overview
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Strengths
  • Strength - Comprehensive Range of Offerings
  • Strength - Sturdy Research and Development Activities
  • Strength - Strong Intellectual Property Portfolio
  • Strength - Performance of ED&F segment
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Weaknesses
  • Weakness - Limited Diversification: Customer Base
  • Weakness - Declined Operational Performance
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Opportunities
  • Opportunity - Global focus on Renewable energy
  • Opportunity - Strong Market for Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Opportunity - New Contracts and Agreements
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Threats
  • Threat - Changes in Rules and Regulations
  • Threat - Failure to Commercialize its Fuel Systems
  • Threat - Change in Technology
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. - Key Competitors
• Section 3 - Company Financial Ratios
  • Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
  • Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
  • Performance Chart
  • Financial Performance
  • Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
  • Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
• Section 4 - Company's, Power Financial Deals and Alliances
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
• Section 5 - Company's Recent Developments
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Recent Developments
  • Sep 17, 2012: Quantum To Demonstrate PHEV At HTUF Conference In Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Aug 09, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Reports Revenue Of $7.3m In Q2 2012
  • Jul 11, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Wins $3.8m Purchase Order For Production Systems
  • Jun 11, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Receives $2.8m Contracts For Carbon Composite Natural Gas Fuel Storage Systems
  • Jun 04, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems To Demonstrate PHEV F-150 Pick-Up Truck At Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference In Williamsburg, Virginia
  • May 30, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Delivers PHEV F-150 Pick Up Truck To FPL
  • May 29, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Wins $750,000 Contract For Natural Gas Pickup Truck Fuel Storage Systems
  • May 18, 2012: Remy International To Supply HVH250 Motor To Quantum Fuel Systems's PHEV F-150
  • May 16, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Secures $4.8m Purchase Order From Agility For High Capacity Ultra-Light Weight Natural Gas Storage Tanks
  • May 11, 2012: Quantum Fuel Systems Announces Senior Management Changes
• Section 6 - Appendix
  • Methodology
  • Ratio Definitions
  • About GlobalData
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
• List of Tables
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Key Facts
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Key Employees
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Key Employee Biographies
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Major Products and Services
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., History
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Subsidiaries
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Affiliate
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Key Competitors
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Ratios based on current share price
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Annual Ratios
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Interim Ratios
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
  • Currency Codes
  • Capital Market Ratios
  • Equity Ratios
  • Profitability Ratios
  • Cost Ratios
  • Liquidity Ratios
  • Leverage Ratios
  • Efficiency Ratios
• List of Figures
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Ratio Charts
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
  • Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Power, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012