Aura Introduces the First Hybrid APU to Cut Fuel Usage and Emissions in Long-Haul Trucks

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Sept. 13, 2006--Aura Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUSI) announced today the introduction of its AuraGen ICS hybrid APU system ("Gen-a-Sys"), based on Aura's patented Bi-Directional Power Supply, to address the problem of long-haul truck idling that is now a national priority. Long-haul truckers routinely idle their engines for long periods in order to provide for driver comfort during rest or waiting periods, using large amounts of fuel and creating large amounts of diesel emissions.

The Gen-a-Sys system provides continuous electric power of up to 5,000 watts of electricity with the APU engine running and 3,000 watts when the APU engine is off. The driver activates the system by a push of a button mounted next to the steering wheel. When the APU engine is on, 5 kW of power is available to run the electrical loads and charge up the on-board battery complement. When the APU engine is turned off, the AuraGen APU 5,000 automatically and seamlessly provides power from the auxiliary battery pack that is sized to meet the operating time required by the customer. The system automatically monitors the batteries' charge and when the batteries' charge is low, the APU small engine automatically turns on and recharges the batteries using an optimum charging methodology. As soon as the batteries are charged, the APU engine automatically turns off and the system seamlessly returns to engine-off mode.

Mr. Mel Gagerman, Aura's CEO, said: "This hybrid AuraGen system could potentially offer major advantages to the owners of long-hauling trucks. The hybrid system provides a combination of electric power generated from batteries and a small APU engine that provides continuous power even during recharging of the batteries. The AuraGen patented Bi-Directional Power Supply allows the seamless transition from battery power to APU-engine-generated power automatically. Unlike other systems, the APU engine is only used during low battery power levels."

Mr. Paul Baumann, Aura's consultant, who leads the business development and sales to the trucking industry, said: "Aura's `Gen-a-Sys' hybrid APU approach could potentially revolutionize the trucking industry. With fuel costs around $3.00 per gallon and government reduced-idling initiatives, now more than ever, the trucking industry is in great need for a solution that saves fuel and reduces pollutants. Aura's `Gen-a-Sys' hybrid APU does both effectively and automatically without any needed inputs from the drivers."

Devices such as engine pre-warmers, air conditioners or heaters, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and televisions can all be used without idling the truck engine. This will significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions during rest stops or while waiting for loading or unloading without sacrificing driver comfort.

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