Enova Confirms Production Order from Tanfield's Smith Electric Vehicles

TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enova Systems (AMEX:ENA)(AIM:ENV)(AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, confirmed that it has received and begun delivering a production order for 300 systems from Smith Electric Vehicles, a division of The Tanfield Group Plc (TAN).

“Enova has worked hard with Tanfield to develop the most efficient drive components possible for our Smith Electric Vehicles vans and trucks. The Enova units will be a key drive line component in the first fleets of new-technology electric vehicles from Smith.”

Enova has worked in partnership with Tanfield for almost a year now, developing high performance electric drive train components for Smith Electric Vehicles’ zero emission electric vans and trucks. Under the production agreement, Enova will supply 90kW and 120kW electric drive units to Tanfield.

The order is scheduled for delivery throughout the remainder of 2007, as Smith Electric Vehicles continues to secure orders with major fleet owners in the UK and Europe and continue to penetrate the growing international market for commercial electric vehicles.

Mike Staran, Enova’s Executive Vice President said:

“Smith Electric Vehicles is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of road-going commercial electric vehicles. Choosing Enova as a key supplier really emphasises our belief that Enova is a world leader in electric drive train technology. We look forward to working closely with Tanfield in this fast-growing market.”

Darren Kell, Chief Executive of The Tanfield Group Plc, parent company of Smith Electric Vehicles, said:

“Enova has worked hard with Tanfield to develop the most efficient drive components possible for our Smith Electric Vehicles vans and trucks. The Enova units will be a key drive line component in the first fleets of new-technology electric vehicles from Smith.

“Tanfield’s work with Enova is in line with our strategy to develop and incorporate best-of-breed technology throughout our product portfolio.”

Smith Electric Vehicles, based in Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom,(http://www.smithelectricvehicles.com) is both the world's oldest electric vehicle manufacturer and the world’s largest producer of road-going commercial electric vehicles.

Established in 1920, it has been a market leader for more than seven decades. Smith vehicles are used for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications including urban delivery, healthcare, airport and municipal services. It has a worldwide customer base of more than 500 clients, including major supermarkets and global logistics companies.

A typical Smith Electric vehicle can achieve ranges of over 100 miles between battery charges and speeds of 50 mph. Because they are zero emission, Smith Electric Vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge and also qualify for free parking in parts of central London. They also qualify for other tax breaks and costly license exemptions.

About Enova:

Enova Systems (http://www.enovasystems.com) is a leading supplier of efficient, environmentally friendly digital power components and systems products. The Company’s core competencies are focused on the development and commercialization of power management and conversion systems for mobile applications. Enova applies ‘enabling technologies’ in the areas of alternative energy propulsion systems for light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as power conditioning and management systems for distributed generation systems. The Company develops, designs and produces non-invasive drive systems and related components for electric, hybrid-electric, and fuel cell powered vehicles in both the “new” and “retrofit” vehicle sales market. For further information, contact Enova Systems directly, or visit its Web site at http://www.enovasystems.com.

ENOVA SYSTEMS, Inc.
19850 South Magellan Drive
Torrance, CA 90502
310-527-2800
Contact: Mike Staran, Executive Vice President/Investor Relations

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