Azure Dynamics Announces the Appointment of Jay A. Sandler as Vice President of Sales

OAK PARK, Michigan, May 12, 2008 -- 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.

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