UQM Technologies to Hold Conference Call Thursday October 27, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time

UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, will hold a conference call with members of the investment community on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call dial 1-800-762-8908 approximately 10 minutes before the conference is scheduled to begin and provide conference ID code "4483010” to access the call. International callers should dial 1-480-629-9868.

Eric R. Ridenour, UQM Technologies’ President and Chief Executive Officer and Donald A. French, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, will be reviewing the Company’s operating results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2011.

For anyone who is unable to participate in the conference, access to a recording will be available for 48 hours following the call. Dial 1-800-406-7325 and enter replay access code 4483010# to access the playback. International callers should dial +1-303-590-3030. Please allow one hour from the time of the conference call for initial setup before access.

UQM Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of power-dense, high-efficiency electric motors, generators and power electronic controllers for the automotive, aerospace, military and industrial markets. A major emphasis for UQM is developing products for the alternative-energy technologies sector, including propulsion systems for electric, hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles, under-the-hood power accessories and other vehicle auxiliaries. UQM headquarters, engineering, product development center and manufacturing operation are located in Longmont, Colorado.

Please visit www.uqm.com for more information.