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Azure Dynamics Sells Additional 50 Hybrid Electric Trucks to Purolator

22 June, 2009 12:20:00

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Azure Dynamics has received an order from Purolator Courier for an additional 50 Balance Hybrid Electric Trucks.

The trucks will be delivered in the fourth quarter 2009 and will be deployed primarily in Ontario. Purolator previously received its initial order of 105 Balance Hybrid Electrics.

The Azure Balance Hybrid Electric vehicles ordered by Purolator are integrated on a Ford E450 chassis. The hybrid drive train has unique attributes like engine-off at idle and at below 20 miles per hour, while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like power steering and braking.

The powertrain, with a Ford 5.4L gasoline engine, can improve fuel economy by up to 40%, while reducing carbon emission by up to 30% in city conditions. The powertrain also offers a significant reduction in maintenance costs versus conventionally equipped competitors.

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