Enova Systems and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation on Target to Deploy All-Electric Fleets
December 01 2009 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Enova Systems, Inc., (NYSE AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS) a
leading developer of propriety electric, hybrid and fuel cell
digital power-management systems propelling the alternative energy
industry, announces the company has completed a major step toward
greening North America’s commercial fleets.
In a four-phase initiative launched in collaboration with
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), the companies plan
to deliver all-electric commercial vehicles to the North American
fleet market by 2010. Today they announce the completion of the
ambitious program’s first phase.
“We are on target with FCCC to achieve our shared goal of
deploying all-electric vehicles with national fleets in early
2010,” says Enova Chief Operating Officer, John Mullins. “This is
welcome news for the many fleets and parcel delivery companies
across North America that are looking to transition to all-electric
vehicles in 2010.”
To support this transition, Enova is integrating its 120kW
all-electric drive system technology with strategically selected
FCCC chassis platforms, including the MT-45 walk-in van chassis
used by a range of FCCC’s national fleet customers. The company’s
highest volume chassis, the MT-45 offers a gross vehicle weight up
to 19,000 lbs. with maximum payloads of 10,000 lbs.
“As part of the first phase of our joint initiative, we
demonstrated the Enova Ze walk-in van powered by our integrated
all-electric drive technology to key customers and national fleet
industry decisions-makers,” explains Mullins. “The response has
been extremely enthusiastic.”
Among those who participated in the demonstrations were the U.S.
Department of Energy, United States Postal Service, US Postal
Regulatory Commission, and the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA). During 2009 Enova also
demonstrated the all-electric Ze van at conferences across the
nation, including the Plug-In 2009 Conference in Long Beach, CA;
the NC and SC Clean Cities Coalition in Gaffney, SC; and the
Calstart Hybrid Truck Users Forum Conference in Atlanta, GA.
In 2009, Enova and FCCC identified and qualified national fleet
operators who will receive the first deployment of pilot vehicles.
Enova also completed a supplier audit conducted at the company’s
Torrance facility.
“With the completion of our first phase, Enova and FCCC are
gearing up for the next phase,” says Mullins. “We’re preparing to
demonstrate the outstanding performance of our electric vehicles on
real-world delivery routes, and deploy EVs across the commercial
fleet segment. 2010 is poised to be a green year for national
fleets.”
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.
About Enova
Enova Systems (NYSE AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM: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.
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