Ex- Ford Guy Wallace to Help Enova Systems Th!nk

    TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2002--Enova Systems, Torrance, Calif. (OTCBB:ENVA), announced today that it has entered a consulting agreement with John Wallace, former Director of Ford Motor Company's Th!nk Group and current Chairman of the Board of Directors of Th!nk Nordic.
    Mr. Wallace will assist Enova Systems in further developing and enhancing its corporate strategy in the areas of electric, hybrid-electric and fuel cell OEM and heavy-duty mobile applications of its products and technology. Mr. Wallace will also assist the Company in expanding its customer base and be a valuable asset in Enova's plan to attract additional capital funding for growth in its production and research and development efforts. Mr. Wallace has agreed to serve on Enova's board of directors.
    Mr. Wallace is currently serving as a consultant for fuel cell and hybrid electric vehicle strategy. Prior to his retirement he was executive director of TH!NK Group. He has been active in Ford Motor Company's alternative fuel vehicle programs since 1990, serving first as: Director, Technology Development Programs; then as Director, Electric Vehicle Programs; Director, Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Director, Environmental Vehicles. Mr. Wallace also is active in many outside organizations: He is past chairman of the United States Advanced Battery Consortium; Co-Chairman of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas, and past Chairman of the California Fuel Cell Partnership.
    Carl Dean Perry, President and CEO, stated, "John Wallace has been a driving force in Ford Motor Company's alternative fuel vehicle strategies and programs. We are privileged to have John as an advisor to our Company to help us grow and provide strategic direction. His extensive experience and leadership in global environmental automotive markets should contribute to Enova's ability to remain at the forefront of mobile power management and conversion system development and manufacturing."
    "I am excited to join this dynamic and growing global high technology company that is making such an important contribution to hybrid and fuel cell system technology," said Wallace.

    About Enova Systems

    Enova Systems, with headquarters in Torrance, Calif., and offices in Hawaii and South Korea, is a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of power management and conversion systems for the global mobile and stationary alternative energy market. The Company's technology and products in power conversion, energy management, and system integration enable Enova Systems to integrate a wide range of power sources, including advanced batteries, fuel cells, and turbine generators, in these power applications. The Company's product lines include the Panther(TM) propulsion systems ranging from 30kW to 240kW, DC-DC supplies for low voltage accessories, and power management systems for batteries, fuel cells, turbines and other components. Enova's propulsion systems and components are used in OEM vehicles from Hyundai Motor Company and Ford. Enova also develops and manufactures propulsion systems for transit buses and airport trams. For more product details and other news see the Enova website at www.enovasystems.com.

    This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to Enova Systems and its products. These forward-looking statements are subject to and qualified by certain risks and uncertainties. Such statements do not imply the future success of the Company or its products. These risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in Enova Systems' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the name Enova Systems, Inc.