Azure Dynamics Announces 29 Transit Connect Electric Sales

OAK PARK, Michigan, December 12, 2011 -

• Global orders of Transit Connect Electric exceed $29 million since its introduction
• New North American customers include wireless carrier, grocery chain, municipality, government facility and Ford Commercial Truck dealerships
• New European customers include government authorities, police forces and private business

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) (”Azure” or the “Company”), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium duty commercial vehicles, today announced 29 new Ford Transit Connect Electric sales, including eight units in Europe and 21 units in North America, which includes a 3 unit reorder from Johnson Controls, Inc.

“This follow-on order from Johnson Controls further demonstrates the value the Transit Connect Electric brings to customers who have shorter delivery routes and frequent stop and go driving conditions,” said Scott Harrison, Azure’s CEO.  “Fleet operators and small businesses worldwide increasingly recognize the value the Transit Connect Electric offers in helping them reduce cost and meet their environmental goals.”

Azure is a leading provider of electric drive technology for light to medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles in North America and is the first authorized provider of electric and hybrid electric solutions on Ford’s market leading light-and medium-duty commercial vehicles.

“With these new orders, our global Transit Connect Electric sales exceed $29 million in less than 12 months of production,” continued Harrison.  “And, our network of over 150 Ford dealers continues to drive our sales growth while providing outstanding service for our customers.”

Azure Dynamics has agreements with over 150 Ford commercial truck dealerships in key markets across North America, 90 of which support sales and service activities for Transit Connect Electric and in six countries throughout Europe representing 13 dealerships with 57 store locations

Transit Connect Electric expands its customer base:

The 29 Transit Connect Electric vans announced today were sold to a variety of customers across North America and Europe as well as to a number of Ford commercial truck dealers who will use the vans as customer demonstrators to increase awareness and appreciation of the product. These sales include:

• Van Bortel Ford in Rochester, NY
• Verizon Wireless through Stoneham in Stoneham, MA
• Mission Valley Ford in San Jose, CA (2 units)
• Hawk Ford in Oak Lawn, IL
• Harris Ford in Lynnwood, WA (2 units)
• Metro Motors Ltd in Port Coquitlam, BC (2 units)
• National Renewable Energy Lab through Phil Long Ford in Colorado Springs, CO
• Boyer Ford in Minneapolis, MN
• Johnson Controls through Sutton Ford in Matteson, IL (3 units)
• Oak-land Ford in Oakville, Ontario
• Frontier Ford in Santa Clara, CA (2 units)
• Tuttle-Click Ford in Irvine, CA
• City of Santa Monica through Trans West Ford in Fontana, CA
• Giant Eagle through Shults Ford in Wexford, PA (2 units)
• Scottish authorities (5 units) and police forces (1 unit) through AM Phillip located in Forfar, Scotland
• Property service and maintenance company through Ardea located in Rotterdam, Netherlands (2 units)

The Transit Connect Electric utilizes an advanced lithium-ion battery from Johnson Controls to achieve a range of 50 to 80 miles depending on auxiliary usage and drive cycle and is rechargeable using either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt outlet.  Commercial vans generally return to a central location at the end of each driving cycle making for easy overnight recharging.  Use of the vehicles will also reduce fuel and maintenance costs, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

For more information on how Azure Dynamics powertrains are ‘Driving a World of Difference,’ please visit www.azuredynamics.com

About Azure Dynamics

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium duty 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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