Enova Systems, Inc.
25 February 2008





 Enova Confirms 2008/9 Production Order from Tanfield's Smith Electric Vehicles


       Deliveries of 90 and 120kW systems for 2008 to Tanfield have begun


TORRANCE, CA February 25, 2008 - Enova Systems, (AMEX: ENA and AIM: ENV and
ENVS), a production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of
proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems,
confirmed that it has received a production order, and has begun delivering 2008
production orders to Smith Electric Vehicles, a division of The Tanfield Group
Plc (TAN).


Enova expects to supply Tanfield with in excess of 1,000 units during 2008, and
as many as 3,000 in 2009. The 2008 order will predominantly supply Tanfield's
production line in Vigo Centre, UK. However, Tanfield also intends to start
production of its commercial electric vehicles in North America during this
calendar year.


"Tanfield is the worldwide leader in zero emission vehicle production. Choosing
Enova as its supplier solidifies us as a world leader in the electric drive
market. We look forward to the continuation of our successful partnership with
Tanfield in this immense market" stated Mike Staran, Enova's President and CEO.


Under this new, extended supply agreement, Enova will continue delivering their
90kW and 120kW electric drive components to Tanfield during 2008, and beyond.


Darren Kell, Chief Executive of The Tanfield Group Plc, said, "Enova's
components have proved to be an extremely reliable, efficient, and robust part
of our electric vehicle drive train."


Mr. Kell continued, "Enova's capability to produce high quality product in
volume means they remain a preferred supplier, as Tanfield significantly
increases production of its commercial electric vehicles."


Enova has supplied electric drive train components to Tanfield since 2006, to
help produce high performance electric drive train systems for Smith Electric
Vehicle's zero emission vans and trucks. Smith utilises a 120kw electric drive
system in the Smith Newton, the world's first zero emission 7.5t - 12ttruck. A
90kw electric drive system is installed in the Smith Edison, the world's first
all-electric sub-3.5t van.


A typical Smith Electric vehicle can achieve ranges of up to 150 miles between
battery charges and speeds of 50 mph. Because they are zero emission, Smith
Electric Vehicles are exempt from the London Congestion Charge and also qualify
for free parking in parts of central London. They also qualify for other tax
breaks and costly license exemptions.




Smith Electric Vehicles, based in Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom, is both the
world's oldest electric vehicle manufacturer and the world's largest producer of
road-going commercial electric vehicles.


Established in 1920, it has been a market leader for more than seven decades.
Smith vehicles are used for a wide range of industrial and commercial
applications including urban delivery, healthcare, airport and municipal
services. It has a worldwide customer base of more than 500 clients, including
major supermarkets and global logistics companies.




About Tanfield:

The Tanfield Group Plc is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of
road-going commercial electric vehicles and aerial work platforms. Tanfield is
headquartered in Newcastle with operations in both the North America and EMEA
regions. It has two main divisions:

Smith Electric Vehicles, was founded in 1920 and acquired by Tanfield in October
2004. Following its acquisition, Smith is developing into a world leader in new
technology electric vans and trucks with greatly enhanced performance, speed and
range capabilities. This makes them attractive for all fleet operators in large
towns, cities and closed industrial environment. For the first time, these fleet
operators have economically viable, zero emission alternatives to using diesel
vans and trucks. Smith has an unrivalled UK-wide service and support network,
which already maintains over 5,000 vehicles for major fleet operators. This core
element of the business is beginning to fulfil its potential in terms of
addressing the requirements of large urban fleet operators, who want to reduce
their operational costs and more importantly, greatly reduce their carbon
footprint. Smith's airport offering is complemented by two specialist airport
vehicle sub-divisions; Jumbotugs and Norquip.

www.smithelectricvehicles.com

Powered Access, contains two of the world's most established aerial work
platform brands, UpRight Powered Access and Snorkel International. UpRight is
firmly established as the UK's biggest manufacturer of self-propelled aerial
work platforms (also known as "cherry-pickers", "mobile elevating work
platforms", "aerial lifts", etc). UpRight has assembly facilities in the UK and
USA, with products sold through a strong network of over 180 independent,
full-service distributors across Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
regions. Snorkel, acquired in July 2007, has significant manufacturing
capabilities along with strong sales and distribution, in the USA and
Australasia. Tanfield has been successful in extending its powered access
product range and is now one of only three "full line" aerial lift manufacturers
to have a significant assembly footprint in both the North America and EMEA
regions, in what is a $7bn global market.

www.upright.com / www.snorkelusa.com



About Enova:

Enova Systems (http://www.enovasystems.com) 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 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 non-invasive drive systems and related
components for electric, hybrid-electric, and fuel cell powered vehicles in both
the "new" and "retrofit" vehicle sales market. For further information, contact
Enova Systems directly, or visit its Web site at http://www.enovasystems.com.





ENOVA SYSTEMS, Inc.
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310-527-2800
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Amira Bardichev, Investor Relations Consultant



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2006.




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