PennDOT orders 10 hybrid buses from Azure Dynamics

Jun 24, 2008 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- AZDDF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Azure Dynamics, a developer of hybrid-electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, has received an order from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 10 hybrid buses with an option for 15 additional buses at a later date.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has ordered 18 passenger Azure-StarTrans hybrid para-transit CitiBuses for delivery in 2008.

Azure claims that its Azure Series-Hybrid CitiBus system specified by the PennDOT has unique attributes like engine-off driving while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like air conditioning, power steering and braking.

The powertrain, with a GM Vortec 4.8L engine, reportedly offers over a 40% improvement in fuel economy, and a 30% reduction in carbon emissions in city conditions.

Scott Harrison, CEO of Azure Dynamics, said: "Azure's hybrid technology continues to gain traction with proactive fleet managers who value our performance, significant fuel economy improvements, emissions reductions and long-term maintenance cost savings."

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