Azure Dynamics To Present At Merriman Curhan Ford's Investor Summit 2008 On September 16th

OAK PARK, Michigan, September 12 /PRNewswire/ --

- << Presentation to Highlight the Growing Demand for Azure Dynamics' Hybrid Commercial Trucks >>

OAK PARK, Michigan, September 12 /PRNewswire/ --

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 today announced that Scott T. Harrison, Azure Dynamics' Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Merriman Curhan Ford's 5th annual Investor Summit on September 16, 2008 at 2:15 PM (PST). This event will be held at the Mark Hopkins InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco.

"Azure's technology answers key industry and societal demands by substantially increasing fuel economy while reducing maintenance costs and harmful greenhouse emissions," said Harrison. "For these reasons, we believe Azure is positioned for strong and profitable growth and look forward to sharing our compelling story with institutional investors attending the conference."

Azure Dynamics joined the International OTCQX on April 15th, 2008 and has been attracting increased interest from U.S. based investors. Additionally, the recent la-unch of Azure's Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric commercial delivery truck integrated on the Ford E450 chassis has garnered attention and orders from major fleet owners.

"This is an exciting time at Azure Dynamics as we roll-out our most innovative, efficient products to a growing customer base," said Ryan Carr, Chief Financial Officer at Azure. "Our technology is on the streets today, helping our customers reduce their operational costs and carbon footprint. For these reasons, we think it is an exciting time to invest in the company and are eager to share our story with private and institutional investors that support alternative energy vehicles and/or environmentally friendly technologies.

More information about the conference can be found at: http://www.mcfco.com. More information on Azure is available at http://www.azuredynamics.com.

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.

About Merriman Curhan Ford

Merriman Curhan Ford (NASDAQ:MERR) is a financial services firm focused on fast-growing companies and the institutions who invest in them. The company offers high-quality investment banking, equity research, institutional services, primary market research, asset management and corporate & venture services, and specializes in four growth industry sectors: CleanTech, Consumer/Internet/Media, Health Care and Tech/Telecom. For more information, please go to www.mcfco.com.

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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 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.

For further information: ON AZURE, CONTACT: Ryan Carr, Chief Financial Officer, +1-248-298-2403, Email: rcarr@azuredynamics.com; Patrick Liebler, Liebler!MacDonald, +1-313-832-4376, Email: pat@liemac.com; Numis Securities Limited as Nominated Adviser to the Company; Stuart Skinner, Richard Kenny, Tel: +44-20-7260-1000; Numis Securities Limited as Broker to the Company, David Poutney, Tel: +44-20-7260-1000

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