Enova To Provide Fuel Cell Components for Ford

    TORRANCE, Calif.--Nov. 13, 2001--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA) announced today that it has entered into a strategic relationship with Ford Motor Company under which Enova has been selected by Ford Motor Company's Th!nk brand to develop and manufacture a high power, high voltage conversion module (HEC) for their upcoming fuel cell vehicle.
    Furthermore, under the terms of the strategic relationship, Ford will have the opportunity to own up to 4.6% of the outstanding common stock of Enova Systems.
    The relationship will last for five years during which Ford will evaluate Enova for future programs. The first of these programs will be the development of a power conversion device for use in an upcoming Ford Th!nk development program. The HEC module will convert high voltage power from the fuel cell into a lower voltage.
    Th!nk Executive Director, John Wallace stated, "Ford believes Enova Systems to be a valuable team member in our company's development and commercialization of alternative fuel vehicles. Enova's unique solutions and technical expertise in the field of power conversion and management systems are an asset to Ford."
    "Our company continues to prove its technology is at the forefront of the digital power management industry. Relationships, such as this, are key to Enova's long-term strategic plan as a worldwide developer and manufacturer of components for mobile and stationary power systems. This is one more affirmation of Enova's expertise in power management and conversion systems. Our company has truly reached a milestone in adding Ford Motor Company as both a customer and a business partner," said Enova's CEO and president, Carl Dean Perry.

    About Enova Systems

    Enova Systems, with headquarters in Torrance, California 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 10kW to 120kW, 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 are supplied to Ecostar for use in the Ford Th!nk city vehicle. Enova also develops and manufactures propulsion systems for medium and transit size buses and airport trams.

    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.