Enova Systems, Inc. Announces 2004 Annual Shareholders' Meeting

TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 1, 20041, 2004--Enova Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:ENVA), a leading hybrid power management solutions provider, will hold its 2004 Annual Shareholders' Meeting between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 17, 2004. The meeting will take place at the Torrance Gateway Holiday Inn, 19800 S. Vermont Ave., Torrance, CA 90502, which is located near Enova's corporate headquarters.

All Company shareholders are cordially invited to join Enova's Board of Directors and executive management for shareholder voting ceremonies, presentations and discussion on Enova's strategic plans for the future, the global growth opportunities in the areas of alternative fuels and advanced power solutions, and an actual demonstration of a Class 8 30-ton truck outfitted with the Company's heavy-duty hybrid vehicle solutions.

"We look forward to updating our shareholders on the Company's cutting-edge solutions for heavy-duty hybrid vehicles, our innovations in advanced power control features and our new global alliances," said Carl Perry, CEO of Enova Systems, Inc. "We believe our hybrid solutions' ability to heighten power efficiency while reducing fuel costs will prove to be the long-term solution for the heavy vehicle industry as it faces rising fuel costs and uncertain supplies."

About Enova Systems, Inc.

Enova Systems develops and produces advanced software, firmware and hardware for applications in the growing alternative power industry. The Company's focus is digital power conversion, power management, and system integration, for two broad market applications -- vehicle power generation and stationary power generation. The Company develops, designs and produces drive systems and related components for electric, hybrid-electric and fuel cell powered vehicles. For further information, contact Enova Systems directly, or visit its Web site at http://www.enovasystems.com

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to Enova Systems and its strategy, plans, meetings and 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, 2003. Enova assumes no duty to update these statements.