Azure Dynamics Announces Sale of 50 Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric Units to a Leading Logistics Company

• Returning LEAD customer had previously ordered 30 Transit Connect Electric vans
  
  
• New order of 50 BalanceTM Hybrid Electric units showcases the versatility of the Azure product portfolio
  
  
• Units expected to be delivered during the second quarter in 2011 in the United States

OAK PARK, MI, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ - Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC:AZDDF), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles, today announced that it has received an order for 50 Balance^TM Hybrid Electric units from a world leading logistics organization.  The customer, which also previously submitted Azure's single largest Transit Connect Electric order of 30 units, cannot be named at this time.   

"We've long believed that commercial fleet organizations have room for several different alternative energy technologies," said Scott Harrison, Azure's chief executive officer.  "Our product portfolio reflects this belief by offering the market-leading Balance^TM Hybrid Electric solution and the innovative Transit Connect Electric EV van.  Azure's latest order demonstrates that the same customer is often interested in multiple technologies and vehicle platforms to best serve diverse fleet needs. We intent to meet that need with industry best solutions."

The Azure Balance^TM Hybrid Electric is the clear market leader in the medium duty hybrid commercial market.  The powertrain is integrated on a Ford E450 chassis with a Ford 5.4L gasoline engine. The hybrid electric drive train features unique attributes such as engine-off at idle and below 20 miles per hour, while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like power steering and braking, is ideally suited for commercial activity in urban environments.

The 50 units are scheduled for delivery to the logistics carrier during the second quarter of 2011 for facilities located in the United States.  The units described in this order will include the Balance^TM Hybrid Electric second generation architecture characterized by the Johnson Controls-Saft lithium ion battery plus many other upgrades designed to improve efficiency, reliability and durability.  As a result, the Balance^TM Hybrid Electric can improve fuel economy by up to 40%, while reducing carbon emissions by up to 30% in city conditions. The drive train also offers a significant reduction in maintenance costs versus conventionally equipped competitors.  

For more information on how Azure vehicles are Driving a World of Difference, please visit www.azuredynamics.com.

About Azure Dynamics
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX:AZD)(OTC:AZDDF.PK) is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles. Azure is strategically targeting the commercial delivery vehicle and shuttle bus markets and is currently working internationally with a variety of partners and customers. The Company is committed to providing customers and partners with innovative, cost-efficient, and environmentally-friendly energy management solutions.  For more information please visit www.azuredynamics.com.

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