20th Jun 2006 07:00
Enova Systems, Inc.20 June 2006 Enova's Hybrid Drive System Powers Fuel Cell Bus at World Cup Soccer Tournament TORRANCE, CA, June 20, 2006 - Enova Systems, (OTCBB: ENOV and AIM: ENV andENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel celldigital power management systems, confirmed today that it's Hybrid Drivecomponents are currently being used in the Hyundai state of the art Fuel-CellBus and two (2) Hyundai Tucson Fuel-Cell powered vehicles, introduced at theWorld Cup Soccer tournament in Germany. Hyundai is an official sponsor of the World Cup Soccer tournament through 2012.At this year's event, Hyundai has thirty two (32) buses in use. The flagship ofthe 32 Hyundai Buses is it's hybrid fuel cell bus powered by Enova's 240kWInduction Motor and High Voltage Motor Control Unit. Additionally, the Tucson'scontain Enova's 80kW Induction Motor and Control Unit. "Our alliance withHyundai has been critical to the development of hybrid systems such as the onesbeing used in the fuel cell bus and Tucson's. We are working with Hyundai onmany projects and are pleased that this bus is getting excellent exposure at oneof the World's biggest venues" stated Mike Staran, Enova's Vice President ofMarketing. The fleet of vehicles is deployed within the twelve (12) Host Cities and the 32Team Base Camps to transport the 32 teams, the match officials, FIFA andOrganizing Committee (OC) delegates, and official visitors. "We want the playersand officials to feel relaxed and comfortable when they travel. The buses willalso symbolize the tournament wherever they go," observed OC Vice PresidentWolfgang Niersbach. About Enova Systems, Inc. Enova Systems is a leading supplier of efficient, environmentally friendlydigital power components and systems products. The Company's core competenciesare focused on the development and commercialization of power management andconversion systems for mobile and stationary applications. Enova applies unique'enabling technologies' in the areas of alternative energy propulsion systemsfor light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as power conditioning and managementsystems for distributed generation systems. The Company develops, designs andproduces drive systems and related components for electric, hybrid-electric, andfuel cell powered vehicles. For further information, contact Enova Systemsdirectly, or visit its Web site at http://www.enovasystems.com. This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to Enova Systemsand its products that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor forforward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation ReformAct of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historicalfacts. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-lookingterminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should,'' "could,""project," "plan,'' "seek," "intend,'' or "anticipate'' or the negative thereofor comparable terminology and statements about industry trends and Enova'sfuture performance, operations and products. These forward-looking statementsare subject to and qualified by certain risks and uncertainties. These and otherrisks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in Enova Systems'periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but notlimited to Enova's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,2005. This forward-looking information should be considered only in connectionwith the aforementioned risk factors. Enova assumes no obligation to update suchforward-looking statements. ENOVA SYSTEMS, Inc.19850 South Magellan DriveTorrance, CA 90502310-527-2800Contact: Mike Staran, VP of Marketing/Investor Relations This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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