Dear Friends of Azure,

Azure recently concluded a busy week abroad. Along with Ford Europe, Azure presented the Transit Connect Electric at the Birmingham, England, Commercial Vehicle Show, among the largest auto expositions in Europe. The van was very well received by those who got behind the wheel, including dozens of journalists, industry VIPs and potential customers. As the Birmingham event concluded, Transit Connect Electric quickly moved on to Aachen, Germany where it was again put to the test.

This link, Click Here, takes you to an excellent article from England's The Sun newspaper (circulation 3.5 million). The article and very positive accompanying video reflects the enthusiasm that Transit Connect Electric has met in Europe.

Back in North America, it's Day Two of the EDTA (Electric Drive Transportation Association) show in Washington D.C. where once again Azure and the Transit Connect Electric are on static display and the Transit Connect Electric vehicle is available for ride and drive activity for media, customers and federal government representatives. Azure's BalanceTM Hybrid Electric shuttle bus was also busy yesterday as it drove the EDTA Board of Directors around Washington, including a trip to the White House where the Board held meetings. The timing of the D.C. event is opportune following closely on the heels of President Obama's statement recommitting his desire to see one million electric vehicles on the road in the United States by 2015.

Sincerely,

AZD