Enova Awarded Contract to Integrate Service Vans with Hybrid Power Drive Systems for Major Fleet Operator

TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 14, 2006--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENOV) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, is pleased to announce it has received a major contract to integrate service vans for a Major North American fleet operator. Enova will fully design and integrate their Post-Transmission 80 kW Hybrid Drive System with Nickel Metal Hydride batteries for their customer. Enova's Post Transmission system provides today's customer base an excellent hybrid solution not only for new vehicles but also the ability to retrofit existing vehicles with a technology that is non-invasive to the vehicle's communication systems and physical structure.

Mike Staran, Enova's Vice President of Marketing, stated: "We are delighted to partner with one of the nation's largest fleet operators. This is a significant step for our company and the entire hybrid industry. We are once again extremely pleased to be acknowledged as a leader in the hybrid technology market."

The initial order of thirteen (13) hybrid vehicles is expected to be delivered late this year and will be put into service shortly thereafter. The vehicles are expected to demonstrate Enova's commitment to fuel economy and the environment, as well as their commitment to high technology products.

About Enova Systems, Inc.

Enova Systems is a leading supplier of efficient, environmentally friendly digital power components and systems products. The Company's core competencies are focused on the development and commercialization of power management and conversion systems for mobile and stationary applications. Enova applies unique "enabling technologies" in the areas of alternative energy propulsion systems for light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as power conditioning and management systems for distributed generation systems. 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.

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