Today I have two smart plays for the short-term:

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies

(Public, NASDAQ:QTWW)

Today the market is flourishing, rising high and the prices seem way over inflated. However, amongst these green giants I see potential in QTWW which has fallen by over 10% today. Based on favourable charts, this is a good buy today for a nice 10 to 15% gain within the next few days.

About QTWW: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Quantum) is a fully integrated alternative energy company, and a player in the development and production of propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. The Company’s portfolio of technologies include electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems, and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, fuel cell and alternative fuel vehicles.

News Releases:

Quantum Awarded Contract for Natural Gas

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) operates as a fully integrated alternative energy company engaged in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies and alternative fuel vehicles. The company’s affiliate, a privately owned “green” car company founded by QTWW in 2007, recently completed its Series C financing round on September 4, 2008.

“We are extremely pleased to have closed our C financing round at this time, particularly in light of the current market conditions,” Henrik Fisker, CEO of Fisker Automotive Inc. stated in the press release. “This shows investors, once again, that Fisker Automotive has a solid business plan and a globally experienced automotive team with very strong investors behind the company.”

The $65 million investment was led by an affiliate of Qatar Investment and includes participation from Palo Alto Investors and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Alan Niedzwiecki, president and CEO of QTWW, said

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (QTWW) is a diverse alternative energy company engaged in the development and production of propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum provides solutions, from conception to production, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), commercial organizations, and governments. The company’s mission is to create breakthrough technologies that redefine the future of energy.

Quantum is a Tier 1 supplier of “green” vehicle technologies to automotive OEMs. The company’s technologies are being fully integrated into the transportation industry. Quantum’s core hybrid electric, hydrogen, and alternative fuel technologies allow for energy efficient use in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

With its knowledge of powertrain engineering and vehicle integration, Quantum has worked with the U.S. Army in designing complete fuel cell and hybrid vehicles. Utilizing the Quantum technology would provide soldiers with a tactical advantage by providing virtually silent operating modes that would have a reduced thermal signature,