13th Dec 2006 07:00
Enova Systems, (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stageproduction company in an emerging industry and a leading developer ofproprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power managementsystems, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Tokyo R&Dto supply an electric bus to the Hokuriku Electric Power Company inJapan. The bus will now undergo testing and evaluation by the companyin efforts to generate further volumes for this type of vehicle. £ Enova supplied Tokyo R&D with a 120kW Electric Drive Systemearlier this year for integration into the bus. Enova's electric drivesystem provides all the functionality one would find under the hood ofan internal combustion engine powered vehicle. The electric systemconsists of an enhanced induction motor and the electronic controlsthat regulate the flow of electricity to and from the batteries atvarious voltages and power to propel the vehicle. £ The 120kW system is an ideal choice for light trucks, deliveryvans, and mid-sized buses using electric and series hybrid-electricpropulsion. This system can provide 1664NM of drive shaft torque whenused with our gear reduction unit and operates on a DC input voltagethat can range from 250 to 425VDC. £ Mike Staran, Enova's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said,"Enova is confident that our relationship with Tokyo R&D will furtherstrengthen our position in Japan. A strategic partnership in this areacould certainly result in an increased share of the market for thisregion." £ About Tokyo R&D: £ Tokyo R&D supports clients in high technology capabilities ofresearch & development. Since being founded in 1981, Tokyo R&D hasbeen highly reputed among domestic and overseas enterprises for theirversatility to comply to research & development assignments in variousfields. They deploy services in 5 divisions such as, Vehicle, EVSystem, Composite, Mechatronics and Racing. Each division possessesstrong superior efficiency in executing research & development worksfrom concept to production. £ About Enova: £ Enova Systems (http://www.enovasystems.com) is a leading supplierof efficient, environmentally friendly digital power components andsystems products. The Company's core competencies are focused on thedevelopment and commercialization of power management and conversionsystems for mobile applications. Enova applies unique 'enablingtechnologies' in the areas of alternative energy propulsion systemsfor light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as power conditioning andmanagement systems for distributed generation systems. The Companydevelops, designs and produces non-invasive drive systems and relatedcomponents for electric, hybrid-electric, and fuel cell poweredvehicles in both the "new" and "retrofit" vehicle sales market. Forfurther information, contact Enova Systems directly, or visit its Website at http://www.enovasystems.com. £ Additional Information: £ This news release contains forward-looking statements relating toEnova Systems and its products that are intended to be covered by thesafe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the PrivateSecurities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statementsare statements that are not historical facts. These statements can beidentified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as"believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "could," "project,""plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof orcomparable terminology and statements about industry trends andEnova's future performance, operations and products. Theseforward-looking statements are subject to and qualified by certainrisks and uncertainties. These and other risks and uncertainties aredetailed from time to time in Enova Systems' periodic filings with theSecurities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited toEnova's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,2005. Copyright Business Wire 2006Related Shares:
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