Aura Systems: Western Branch Diesel Inc.-Detroit Diesel Allison To Distribute AuraGen in Parts of the East

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--April 24, 2001--AURA SYSTEMS, INC. (OTCBB:AURA) is pleased to welcome Western Branch Diesel Inc.-Detroit Diesel Allison ("WBD") to the growing family of AuraGen(R) distributors. WBD is a one-source resource for Detroit Diesel engines and Allison transmissions and in addition distributes a full line of Marine and Power Generation equipment. WBD has operations in Virginia, West Virginia, and portions of Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland and North Carolina.
    Mr. Kurtzman, Aura's CEO said: "We are very honored to have Western Branch Diesel in our expanding family of distributors. The Company, which was started in 1946, with its 9 major distribution centers, is one of the largest distributors of Detroit Diesel and Allison products in the east. Their commitment to the power generation business makes them an excellent partner with the potential of expanding our sales in this important territory."
    Mr. Menke, Aura's VP of Sales said: "The addition of WBD to our distribution network will provide Aura with superb capability in all aspects of our business. With the recent additions of Stewart & Stevenson, Inland Detroit Diesel Allison and Williams Detroit Diesel Allison as key distributors; WBD now provides a significant addition to our geographical coverage by experts for our AuraGen product. In the next several weeks, we anticipate the addition of other key distributors to round out our national coverage."

    More information about the AuraGen is available on company's website http://www.aurasystems.com/.

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