Azure Dynamics Delivers its 1000th Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric Truck to Purolator, its Largest Customer
OAK PARK, Michigan, January 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- Purolator currently operates 555 units, making it the world's largest fleet of Azure's Balance™ Hybrid Electric vehicles
- This 1000th unit also represents Purolator's 200th unit received in 2011, as part of its previous 600 unit order to be delivered over a three-year period
- Azure Dynamics Corporation is the world's #1 provider of hybrid electric powertrain solutions in the medium-duty commercial hybrid truck (Class 2c-5) market with approximately 50% share
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) ("Azure" or the "Company"), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium duty commercial vehicles, today announced that it has delivered its 1000th Balance[TM] Hybrid Electric Truck to Purolator, Azure's largest customer. This unit also represents Purolator's 200th Hybrid Electric truck received in 2011, which is part of its previous record 600 unit order providing for 200 units being delivered in 2011 with an additional 200 units scheduled in both 2012 and 2013, subject to annual authorizations by Purolator.
"This is a significant milestone in Azure's history and is fitting that Purolator be the recipient of this 1000th vehicle," said Scott Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of Azure. "Purolator continues to be our largest volume customer and consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to the environment by adding cleaner, greener Balance[TM] Hybrid Electric vehicles to its fleet."
"Purolator is proud to receive Azure Dynamics' 1000th Balance[TM] Hybrid Electric Truck - a noteworthy achievement we gladly celebrate with the Azure team as we add to North America's largest hybrid-electric pick-up and delivery fleet," said Tom Schmitt, Purolator's President and CEO. "As we receive our 555th Balance[TM] Hybrid Electric Truck, I am proud to point out that working alongside Azure Dynamics has helped Purolator to consistently deliver industry leading on-time service and reliability to our customers in a sustainable manner."
Purolator operates a fleet of 3,500 vehicles and, as the recent recipient of the Logistics Quarterly Third-Party Logistics Sustainability Award, delivers Canada to and from more markets in the U.S. - growing globally in a sustainable manner while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which its over 11,500 teammates live, work and play. In 2005, Purolator was the first express transportation company in Canada to introduce hybrid electric vehicles.
The Azure Balance[TM] Hybrid Electric vehicles ordered by Purolator are integrated on a Ford E450 chassis with a Ford 5.4L gasoline engine. The hybrid electric drive train which features unique attributes such as engine-off at idle and below 20 miles per hour, while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like power steering and braking, is ideally suited for commercial activity in urban environments.
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About Azure Dynamics
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium duty commercial vehicles. Azure is strategically targeting the commercial delivery vehicle and shuttle bus markets and is currently working internationally with a variety of partners and customers. The Company is committed to providing customers and partners with innovative, cost-efficient, and environmentally-friendly energy management solutions. For more information please visit http://www.azuredynamics.com.
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About Purolator
Purolator is Canada's leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider. Celebrating 50 years of delivering Canada, the company continues to expand its reach to more people, more businesses and more places across the country and around the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage and is positioning itself for future growth and success. As the recent recipient of the Logistics Quarterly Third-Party Logistics Sustainability Award, Purolator is growing globally in a sustainable manner while contributing to the well-being of the communities where its over 11,500 teammates live, work and play.
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