Enova’s Hybrid Drive System Powers Fuel Cell Bus at World Cup Soccer Tournament
Enova Systems Inc. confirmed that its Hybrid Drive components are currently being used in the Hyundai state-of-the-art fuel cell bus and two Hyundai Tucson fuel cell powered vehicles, introduced at the World Cup Soccer tournament in Germany.
Hyundai is an official sponsor of the World Cup Soccer tournament through 2012. At this year's event, Hyundai has 32 buses in use. The flagship of Hyundai's 32 buses is its hybrid fuel cell bus powered by Enova's 240kW Induction Motor and High Voltage Motor Control Unit. Additionally, the Tucsons contain Enova's 80kW Induction Motor and Control Unit.
"Our alliance with Hyundai has been critical to the development of hybrid systems such as the ones being used in the fuel cell bus and Tucsons. We are working with Hyundai on many projects and are pleased that this bus is getting excellent exposure at one of the world's biggest venues," stated Mike Staran, Enova's Vice President of Marketing.
The fleet of vehicles is deployed within the 12 Host Cities and the 32 Team Base Camps to transport the 32 teams, the match officials, FIFA and Organizing Committee (OC) delegates, and official visitors.
"We want the players and officials to feel relaxed and comfortable when they travel. The buses will also symbolize the tournament wherever they go," observed OC Vice President Wolfgang Niersbach.