SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 15 --

    WHAT:     Los Angeles gets an exclusive preview of "Paving the Way," an
              episode from the Autodesk-sponsored documentary series e2
              energy, which airs on PBS stations nationwide this fall, will be
              distributed internationally and also available via webcast. This
              screening takes place in conjunction with the largest-ever
              presentation of alternative-fuel and high MPG cars, mass transit
              and more.

              (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050415/SFF034LOGO)

    WHEN:     6:30PM - 8:30PM
              Oct. 18, 2007
              Arcadia Room on the Santa Monica Pier
              The Arcadia Room is located next to the carousel on the south
              side. Pier parking will be validated.

    DETAILS:  Autodesk presents the only local screening of "Paving the Way"
              as the company strives to increase awareness for the importance
              of designing an energy-efficient world.

              "Paving the Way" airs during e2 energy season one, part of the
              documentary series e2: the economies of being environmentally
              conscious.  This episode talks about how in America alone,
              nearly 70 percent of oil consumed is by the cars we drive and
              asks the question, can efficient automobile design mitigate the
              environmental damage caused by our beloved cars?  In the
              episode, General Motors unveils The Volt, a super-hybrid
              vehicle, and the fuel cell-powered Sequel, while technology firm

              Fiberforge shows off the latest in ultra-light materials for car
              manufacturing.

              For more information about the series, please visit
              http://www.designe2.com.  For more information about Autodesk
              and sustainability, visit http://www.autodesk.com/green.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1,000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com.

Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time, without notice and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

(C) 2007 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

Caroline Kawashima, (415) 547-2498 Eileen Hansen, (503) 471-6821
Autodesk, Inc. Edelman for Autodesk
caroline.kawashima@autodesk.com eileen.hansen@edelman.com

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