13th Dec 2006 07:02
Enova Systems, Inc.13 December 2006 Tokyo R&D Supplies Enova Powered Bus to Japan TORRANCE, CA, December 13, 2006 - Enova Systems, (AMEX: ENA and AIM: ENV andENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leadingdeveloper of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power managementsystems, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Tokyo R&D to supplyan electric bus to the Hokuriku Electric Power Company in Japan. The bus willnow undergo testing and evaluation by the company in efforts to generate furthervolumes for this type of vehicle. Enova supplied Tokyo R&D with a 120kW Electric Drive System earlier this yearfor integration into the bus. Enova's electric drive system provides all thefunctionality one would find under the hood of an internal combustion enginepowered vehicle. The electric system consists of an enhanced induction motor andthe electronic controls that regulate the flow of electricity to and from thebatteries at various voltages and power to propel the vehicle. The 120kW system is an ideal choice for light trucks, delivery vans, andmid-sized buses using electric and series hybrid-electric propulsion. Thissystem can provide 1664NM of drive shaft torque when used with our gearreduction unit and operates on a DC input voltage that can range from 250 to425VDC. Mike Staran, Enova's Vice President of Sales and Marketing said "Enova isconfident that our relationship with Tokyo R&D will further strengthen ourposition in Japan. A strategic partnership in this area could certainly resultin an increased share of the market for this region." About Tokyo R&D: Tokyo R&D supports clients in high technology capabilities of research &development. Since being founded in 1981, Tokyo R&D has been highly reputedamong domestic and overseas enterprises for their versatility to comply toresearch & development assignments in various fields. They deploy services in 5divisions such as, Vehicle, EV System, Composite, Mechatronics and Racing. Eachdivision possesses strong superior efficiency in executing research &development works from concept to production. About Enova: Enova Systems (http://www.enovasystems.com) is a leading supplier of efficient,environmentally friendly digital power components and systems products. TheCompany's core competencies are focused on the development and commercializationof power management and conversion systems for mobile applications. Enovaapplies unique 'enabling technologies' in the areas of alternative energypropulsion systems for light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as powerconditioning and management systems for distributed generation systems. TheCompany develops, designs and produces non-invasive drive systems and relatedcomponents for electric, hybrid-electric, and fuel cell powered vehicles in boththe "new" and "retrofit" vehicle sales market. For further information, contactEnova Systems directly, or visit its Web site at http://www.enovasystems.com. ENOVA SYSTEMS, Inc.19850 South Magellan DriveTorrance, CA 90502310-527-2800Contact: Mike Staran, VP of Marketing/Investor Relations Additional Information: 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 information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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