Enova Systems Expands Global Reach in Medium and Heavy Duty Markets -- Tomoe Electric Manufacturing Co. of Japan

TORRANCE, Calif.--July 30, 2003--Enova Systems, Torrance, California (OTCBB:ENVA), a developer and manufacturer of mobile and stationary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that it has successfully integrated its Panther(TM) 90kW drive system into Tomoe's multi-car passenger hybrid electric tram. This is the first of several vehicle platforms for which Tomoe intends to use Enova's drive systems including the heavy-duty Panther(TM) 120kW and 240kW drive systems.

Complemented by Enova's Panther electric drive train and a Capstone 30kW microturbine, the HEV system provides peak power of 90kW towing 6000kg passenger cars to reach a top speed of 30Kph without the need for line recharging. Tomoe has already delivered three hybrid-electric trams to a botanical garden in Okinawa and more systems for other recreational attractions are in planning.

Carl D. Perry, CEO and President, stated, "We are pleased to include Tomoe Engineering into our network of global alliances and customers. Tomoe produces many vehicle applications which are ideal for Enova's environmentally friendly drive systems, so critical to nations such as Japan. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with our new partner in Asia."

"Enova drive systems are the ideal solution for Tomoe's hybrid vehicle applications," commented Masami Mochizuki, President and CEO of Tomoe Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Inc. "The performance of their Panther(TM) 90kW and 120kW drive systems has exceeded our expectations. Our customer enjoys driving this vehicle for its powerful acceleration and effective regeneration braking. We shall continue to explore possibilities for other vehicle applications for Enova's unique and robust technologies."

Tomoe Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Inc. (www.tomoedenki.co.jp) based in Tokyo, Japan is a provider of commercial and industrial specialized EV, HEV, AGV, and other FA systems. Tomoe products are widely used in Japan and the Far East. Tomoe has annual sales of more than $40 million.

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 and other risks are detailed from time to time in Enova Systems' periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the name Enova Systems, Inc., including but not limited to Enova's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. Enova assumes no duty to update these statements.