Enova Invited to Participate in USAF Industry Event at Los Angeles Air Force Base

Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market, has been invited to participate at today’s US Air Force Industry Event at Los Angeles Air Force Base. Enova will display, along with partner Daimler Freightliner Custom Chassis (“Freightliner”), its 120kW all-electric drive system technology integrated with a Freightliner MT-45 walk-in van chassis.

The Los Angeles Air Force Base has been targeted to be the first federal facility to replace 100% of its general purpose fleet with electric vehicles. Enova and Freightliner have had numerous discussions with the US Government and plan to participate in all related activities and opportunities.

Many government officials are expected to attend the event, including the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, the Commander of the USAF Space & Missile Systems Center, GSA Leadership, the Commander of the 61st Air Base Group and the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Installations, Environment and Logistics.

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.

ENOVA SYSTEMS, Inc.1560 West 190th StreetTorrance, CA 90501Tel: [phone]Contact: John Micek, CFO/Investor Relations

Additional Information:

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