Electrovaya Showcasing Its All-Electric Maya-300, Powered by a Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R) Battery, at FedFleet 2009 Conference in Chicago in July, 2009

Electrovaya (TSX: EFL) today announced that it will be showcasing its all-electric Maya-300 car at the 9th National Motor Vehicle and Aviation Workshops and Exposition (FedFleet 2009) to be held July 28 -30 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers and the Navy Pier located in Chicago, Illinois. FedFleet 2009 will include the GSA Automotive Federal Vehicle Standards breakout sessions and vendor presentations. This comprehensive collection of fleet management and automotive procurement sessions truly makes FedFleet 2009 a one-stop experience for Fleet and Automotive Management professionals.

Electrovaya is also announcing that it has received approval for a C$16.7 M grant from the government of Ontario to develop its patented Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R) battery technology. An advanced payment of $3.3 M has already been received.

"We are delighted to be participating in the upcoming conference as this provides us with an opportunity to show-case our new all-electric Maya-300 Low-Speed-Vehicle." says Dr. Sankar Das Gupta, CEO of Electrovaya. "The conference is a perfect venue to show the vehicle to potential customers al Fleet Policy Council, GSA's Office of Government-wide Policy and the Interagency Committee for Aviation Policy, and GSA Fleet."

About Electrovaya:

Electrovaya (TSX: EFL) is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of its proprietary Lithium Ion SuperPolymer(R) battery systems. Electrovaya's mission is to accelerate clean transportation as a commercial reality with its advanced power systems for all classes of zero-emission electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Electrovaya also offers battery-related consumer products primarily focused on the healthcare market. For more information about the Company and its products, please visit our website at www.electrovaya.com.

Contacts: Electrovaya Paul L. Hart Chief Financial Officer 1-800-388-2865 Ext. 4636 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SOURCE: Electrovaya Inc.

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