24th May 2006 07:01
Enova Systems, Inc.24 May 2006 Ohio Governor Taft visits Enova TORRANCE, CA, May 24, 2006 - Enova Systems, (OTCBB: ENOV and AIM: ENV and ENVS),a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digitalpower management systems, proudly welcomed Ohio's Governor Bob Taft for a visitof its facility in Torrance California on May 18, 2006. The purpose for the Governor's visit was to meet with company representativesand to see first-hand how Enova Systems' unique technology is benefiting thetruck and bus segment in today's marketplace. Following a brief presentation byEnova's management, Governor Taft viewed Enova's advanced engineering and testfacility, as well as observed the active integration of Enova's PostTransmission Hybrid Drive System into a 2nd IC Corporation School Bus. Enova hasalready delivered the first fully functional hybrid school bus to IC Corporationin January 2006. "Today's high fuel costs are presenting serious challenges for both ourbusinesses and our consumers. In Ohio we are committed to identifying solutionsby investing in fuel cell research and supporting efforts to increase the use ofalternative fuels," Taft said. "I'm pleased that cutting-edge companies likeEnova are leading in the effort to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels andhave recognized the value in doing business in Ohio." "Our partnership with IC Corporation is providing a solution to the School Bustransportation market. We are honored and very pleased that Governor Taft tookthe time to see what we can offer," said Mike Staran, Enova's VP of Marketing.Looking forward, Enova expects to continue advancements being made in the hybridbus and truck markets, expecting future growth in these markets during theremainder of the year. 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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