According to the company, the new dealership agreements are part of Azure's effort to enlist approximately 50 dealers over 2009 in metro markets in the US and Canada to broaden its distribution network for its Balance Hybrid Electric Vehicle. The dealerships will maintain inventory of ready to deliver Cube Vans and Walk-in Vans equipped with Azure's Balance Hybrid Electric powertrains. These two newly signed dealerships are located in the high volume markets of San Antonio and Los Angeles.
The Balance Hybrid Electric system is integrated on Ford's E450 Cutaway and Strip Chassis drive system utilizes a conventional 5.4 liter Triton gasoline engine and the 5-speed automatic TorqShift transmission. The hybrid powertrain features electric-launch assist, engine-off at idle and at below 20 miles per hour, while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like air conditioning, power steering and braking. The powertrain expects to improve fuel economy by up to 40%, while reducing carbon emission by up to 30% in city conditions.
Ray Crews, a former Ford Motor Company commercial fleet sales manager, will be assisting the Azure sales team in its effort to enroll Ford dealerships in key markets across the US. Mr Crews retired from Ford in 1999 as the commercial fleet truck sales manager for North American fleet operations. Prior to that, he served as the national fleet sales manager for the Ford heavy truck division.
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