Pennsylvania Department of Transportation orders hybrid buses from Azure
Dynamics

    OAK PARK, MI, June 23 /CNW/ - 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 it has received an order from the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation ("PennDOT") for 10 hybrid buses with an option for 15
additional buses at a later date. PennDOT has ordered the eighteen passenger
Azure/StarTrans Hybrid Para-transit Citibus for delivery in 2008.
    "Azure's hybrid technology continues to gain traction with proactive
fleet managers who value our performance, significant fuel economy
improvements, emissions reductions and long-term maintenance cost savings,"
said Scott Harrison, Azure Dynamics' Chief Executive Officer. "We see the
PennDOT order as further validation that our technology answers stringent
market demands."
    The Azure Series-Hybrid CitiBus system specified by PennDOT has unique
attributes like engine-off driving while electronically supporting key
ancillary functions like air conditioning, power steering and braking. The
powertrain, with a GM Vortec 4.8L engine, offers over a 40% improvement in
fuel economy, and a 30% reduction in carbon emissions in city conditions. The
powertrain also offers a 25% reduction in engine maintenance and a 75%
reduction in brake maintenance versus conventionally equipped competitors.
    At a press conference at the Pennsylvania capital on Thursday Governor
Edward G. Rendell said, "The only way to secure our energy future is to take
steps now that allow Pennsylvania to be more energy efficient and conserve our
natural resources. We cannot reduce our dependence on foreign oil unless we
make better use of the alternative transportation options and invest in our
own home-grown fuel resources as proposed by the PennSecurity Fuels
Initiative."
    The Governor further stated that "Energy independence begins at home, and
commuters can do their part to help reduce energy consumption and reduce
Pennsylvania's dependence on foreign oil by relying more on public transit or
car pooling."
    The first ten Azure Dynamics Para-transit hybrid buses ordered by PennDOT
will be operated by Rabbit Transit in York County, PA and will expand its
shared-ride program.
    The PennDOT contract was awarded via Arcola Bus Sales. The Azure bus
purchase advances PennDot's strategic focuses of balancing social, economic
and environmental concerns in transportation programs for optimal
effectiveness and efficiency of services offered.

    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 www.azuredynamics.com.

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for transportation vehicles.
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For further information: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AZURE, CONTACT: Ryan  Carr,
Chief Financial Officer, (248) 298-2403, Email:  rcarr(at)azuredynamics.com;
Pat Liebler, Liebler!MacDonald, (313) 832-4376,  Email:
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+44 207 260 1000, Numis Securities Limited, Nominated Adviser to the Company
(AZD. AZDDF ADC)



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