Enova Secures United States General Services Administration (GSA) Exclusive Contract to Supply the Enova Ze: All-Electric, Wa...
February 01 2010 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE:ENA)(AIM:ENV)(AIM:ENVS), a leading
innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems
propelling the alternative energy industry, today announces the
company has been awarded an exclusive supplier contract with the
General Services Administration (GSA), which provides vehicles for
government agencies and armed forces. The Enova Ze is powered by
Enova’s 120kW all-electric drive system and is currently the only
zero emissions solution for federal fleets in the step van
category.
As part of the contract, Enova will supply Enova Ze all-electric
walk-in step vans to GSA with a GVWR between 10,001 and 16,000 lbs.
for 12, 14, and 16 foot body lengths. GSA, along with all Federal
agencies, has been tasked by President Barack Obama in a recent
Executive Order to set and meet specific targets for increased
energy efficiency, a 30% reduction in fleet petroleum consumption,
and reduced emissions by 2020.
The Enova Ze’s zero emissions technology has captured the
attention of some of the largest commercial OEMs and fleet
operators in the world. Recently, Enova has partnered with
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), to integrate and
deploy this innovative technology with the MT-45 walk-in van
chassis, with deployment to national fleet operator(s) in the first
quarter of 2010.
“Enova is honored to have been selected by GSA as the agency’s
exclusive supplier of all-electric step vans,” says Enova President
and CEO Michael Staran. “We are pleased that our technology has
been recognized by the federal government and we are fully prepared
to support GSA’s efforts to meet their targets as mandated by
President Obama.”
“The Enova Ze is a perfect fit for U.S. government agency fleets
that are looking to meet emissions targets. We continue to pave the
way towards zero emissions commercial transportation and
solidifying our position as a technology leader in this nascent
government market,” says John Mullins, Enova’s Chief Operating
Officer. “We encourage all government procurement officers to
consider the road to reduced emissions with the Enova Ze.”
The U.S. Air Force has been evaluating the Ze all-electric drive
system for more than 18 months, with positive results. Tom Quinn,
the Director for the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation
Technology (HCATT) says, "The Enova Ze has performed exceptionally
well for the U.S. Air Force. The support staff at Hickam Air Force
Base have relied on the Ze to deliver outstanding service and quiet
performance every day. It certainly has become a valuable addition
to their fleet."
Advantages of the Ze drive system technology include:
- Ease of use, with none of the
maintenance requirements associated with gasoline drive
trains.
- 6 – 8 hour battery charge,
achieved via a simple 220 volt outlet.
- Combined Electronic Drive Motor
(EDM), Enova Control Electronics Unit (CEU), and batteries
eliminate the need for an internal combustion engine.
- Ideal application for vehicles
with a regular driving route that involves stop-and-go driving
conditions.
- Zero greenhouse gas emissions,
making it an ideal candidate for government and commercial fleets
looking to reduce their carbon footprints.
In related news, Enova lauded Smith Electric Vehicles’ (“Smith”)
recent GSA announcement of the Smith Newton product offering in the
Medium and Heavy Duty Vans category with a GVWR of 25,500 lbs. The
Smith Newton is an exclusive, all-electric medium and heavy duty
truck offering on the GSA product menu. Enova Systems is fulfilling
orders of its drive system to Smith Electric Vehicles for both the
UK and US initiatives, with shipments scheduled in 2010 in
anticipation of orders for the Smith Newton.
Navistar continued to demonstrate its leadership in the American
school bus market with its exclusive GSA contract to supply hybrid
school buses. Enova is the exclusive supplier of hybrid electric
drive systems to IC Bus, an affiliated division of Navistar. The
Enova post-transmission hybrid drive technology couples a diesel
engine with an 80 kW drive train that incorporates a control unit,
a Li-ion battery pack and an electric motor.
“To achieve multi vehicle recognition from the GSA affirms
Enova’s market leadership in the clean vehicle space. Such
recognition will allow us to further expand the penetration of our
drive system technology into government fleets as they consider
their options in meeting President Obama’s order.” concluded
Staran.
For further information, contact the Enova Systems GSA Hotline
directly at (310) 527-2800 ext. 135.
About Enova
Enova Systems (NYSE:ENA and AIM:ENV and ENVS) 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 www.enovasystems.com. GSA
Contract No. GS-30F-W0027
About GSA
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is a mandatory
source for vehicles under Federal Property Management Regulation
101-26.501 that purchases vehicles at a savings from the
manufacturer's list price. Purchasing at savings guarantees that
government agencies receive the best value at the lowest possible
price without having to go through a tedious bid process. For more
information, visit www.gsa.gov.
About Freightliner Custom Chassis
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation manufactures premium
chassis for the motor-home, delivery walk-in van, and school bus
and shuttle bus markets. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation is
a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler
company. For more information, visit
www.freightlinerchassis.com.
Additional Information:
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating
to Enova Systems and its products that are intended to be covered
by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements are statements that are not historical facts. These
statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should,"
"could," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or
the negative thereof or comparable terminology and statements about
industry trends and Enova’s future performance, operations and
products. These forward-looking statements are subject to and
qualified by certain risks and uncertainties. These and other risks
and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in Enova Systems’
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including but not limited to Enova's annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2008.
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