Enova Systems Inc (ENOV) announced that it has entered into a joint School Bus program with a major North American Truck Manufacturer. The School Bus project will feature Enova’s post transmission 80 kW Hybrid Drive System and has the potential to lead to future production in 2006 and beyond. [ more ] They have also recently announced a partnership with First Auto Works (FAW) of China to supply their 80kW Parallel Hybrid Drive system for “Hybrid City Bus.” FAW is the largest automobile manufacturer in China and with its expertise in not only buses, but also automobiles and trucks, allows Enova a major opportunity to capture additional market share for both light and heavy-duty vehicles throughout China and other parts of Asia. [ more ]