Enova Confirms DOE Award

Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a production company in the emerging alternative energy industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, confirmed today that it will be the supplier to Navistar’s IC Bus Division for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration and Deployment Activity program.

Navistar, with Enova, will develop and deploy 60 plug-in electric hybrid buses to fleets across the nation during the program. Using Enova’s electric drive system, IC Bus is the only bus manufacturer that currently offers a plug-in production hybrid school bus. In the proposed project, Enova will work to further develop the plug-in hybrid bus into a vehicle capable of all-electric drive for extended periods. This proposed vehicle will have engine-off driving capability, saving fuel and reducing emissions while traveling on electricity only.

Mike Staran, Enova’s President and CEO, said, “The DOE award validates Enova’s technology as one that is unique and provides a needed solution. I remain convinced that in spite of the economic downturn, the market remains legitimate and is beginning to show signs of opportunity. We consider our capability to be well focused, yet acknowledge that support from channels close to government funding and other government initiatives are critical to realizing success.”

In addition to the award from the DOE, Enova has announced that it has recently submitted applications totaling over $82 million for the following:

• Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (“ATVM”) Loan Program

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY)

Amount Available: $25 billion

Requested: $13.2 million

• Transportation Electrification (DE-FOA-0000028)

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY)

Amount Available: $200 million (Area of Interest 1)

Requesting: $50.3 million

• Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (PON-08-010)

STATE GOVERNMENT (CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMISSION)

Amount Available: $176 million

Requesting: $8.5 million

• Misc:

Various local government opportunities

Requesting: ~$10 million

Enova’s funding applications provide solutions that address the long-term clean transportation needs of our community, while at the same time allowing for the ability to implement a viable transportation alternative immediately. Enova’s ability to retrofit vehicles with its unique, production-proven technology, allows quick results to improve fuel economy and reduce carbon emissions. Enova will soon release a corporate update. This update, along with our forthcoming quarterly report, will detail activities, customer updates, and other significant initiatives for the company.

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 unique ‘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.

Additional Information:

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