Hyundai and Enova to Continue Hawaii EV Demonstration

    TORRANCE, Calif.--July 15, 2003--The State of Hawaii and Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company recently announced a two-year extension of the Hawaii Electric Vehicle Demonstration program, which initially began in 2001. Officials said the program partners, which also include the U.S. Air Force, the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), and Enova Systems, Torrance (OTCBB: ENVA), will focus on the testing and development of fast-charging capability.
    During the first phase of the program, officials said 15 electric Hyundai sport utility vehicles (SUVs) powered by Enova Systems' 90kW Panther Drive System were used in a variety of local fleets, logging more than 150,000 miles over 24 months.
    "The success of Hyundai's first two-year test program is encouraging and, as a result, we will continue evaluating electric vehicles in fleet applications," said Hyundai Executive Vice President for research and development Mon Sik Kwon.
    Carl D. Perry, CEO and President of Enova Systems, stated, "This program highlights the excellent technology development partnership between Hyundai Motor Company and Enova Systems, and we are proud to continue to be an integral part of its success."
    Officials noted that the fast-charging activities during the second phase of the program will involve three or the original fifteen Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs.

    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 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 globally in OEM passenger cars, trucks and buses including Hyundai and Ford. For more product details and other news, see the Enova website at www.enovasystems.com.