OAK PARK, MI, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) ("Azure" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today the appointment of Jay A. Sandler as Vice President of Sales. Azure CEO Scott T. Harrison said, "Having Jay join our team is an excellent fit with his tremendous background in the medium and heavy duty fleet vehicle market." Sandler joins the Azure team at its global headquarters after serving as Vice President of commercial products at Workhorse Custom Chassis LLC, a Division of Navistar Inc. in Troy, MI since late 1999. Prior to Workhorse, Sandler was Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Fixed Operations for Bering Truck in Front Royal, Virginia from 1998 to 1999 and served as the Director of North American Field Operations, Heavy Vehicle Systems for Arvin Meritor (formerly) Rockwell International from 1994 to 1998. From 1991 to 1994, he was Vice President and a Director of Rockwell Wabco Vehicle Control Systems in Troy, and served in a number of management positions with Rockwell and Eaton Corporation between 1972 and 1991. A native of Valley Stream, New York, Sandler holds an AAS-Automotive Technology degree from the State University of New York at Morrisville; a BS in Automotive Engineering from Western Michigan University, and a MBA in Business Management from Central Michigan University. About Azure Dynamics -------------------- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) (LSE:ADC) (OTCQX: AZDDF) 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 various 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 http://www.azuredynamics.com/. The TSX and LSE Exchanges do not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning Azure's business development strategy, projected commercial revenues and product deliveries. The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Azure, including expectations and assumptions concerning achievement of current timetables for development programs, target market acceptance of Azure's products, current and new product performance, availability and cost of labour and expertise, and evolving markets for power for transportation vehicles. Although Azure believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Azure can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with Azure's early stage of development, lack of product revenues and history of losses, requirements for additional financing, uncertainty as to commercial viability, uncertainty as to product development and commercialization milestones being met, uncertainty as to the market for Azure's products and unproven acceptance of Azure's technology, competition for capital, product market and personnel, uncertainty as to target markets, dependence upon third parties, changes in environmental laws or policies, uncertainty as to patent and proprietary rights, availability of management and key personnel, and acquisition integration risk. These risks are set out in more detail in Azure's annual information form which can be accessed at http://www.sedar.com/. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Azure undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. DATASOURCE: Azure Dynamics Corporation CONTACT: on Azure, please contact: Ryan Carr, Chief Financial Officer, (248) 298-2403 ext 1206, Email: ; Bruce G. MacDonald, Liebler!MacDonald, Email: , (248) 840-6990

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