OAK PARK, Michigan,
October 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
- Azure announces Ford dealer representation for Transit Connect Electric
sales and service agreements in Belgium, Netherlands and Sweden.
- Along with previously announced dealer appointments in U.K., Germany and
Norway, Azure now has sales locations in six European countries.
- By partnering with market-leading dealerships that often have multiple
store locations, Azure now has 13 European dealer relationships with 57
distinct store locations.
- With European governments encouraging broader EV adoption, Azure has
dealerships in five capital cities.
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 three
new dealership sales and service agreements for the innovative Ford
Transit Connect Electric. These new agreements bring additional
sales and service locations in Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden and increase the total dealership
locations in Europe to 57.
"We continue to receive strong demand for Transit Connect
Electric from various businesses throughout Europe," said Ricardo
Espinosa, Azure's managing director in Europe. "Each European country has its own set
of rules and regulations regarding sales and service activity for
new commercial vehicles. As we establish new dealerships, Azure
Dynamics and its Transit Connect Electric essentially become 'open
for business' for customers in each new country."
"Further, Azure targets dealer partners who are established Ford
commercial vehicle leaders in strategically significant markets,
each of whom has experience of supplying to commercial and
government buyers - many of whom have already expressed an interest
in acquiring the innovative Transit Connect Electric. Therefore,
Azure gains access to new markets quickly and efficiently."
Azure's previously announced relationship with Oslo, Norway's RhoneSelmer Ford dealership
resulted in more than 150 vehicle orders during its first five
months of operation.
The new dealerships are:
- MVC Automotive Amsterdam B.V. located in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Aredea Auto B.V. with three dealerships in Rotterdam, Hoofddorp and Amersfoort,
Netherlands
- Upplands Motor Stockholm AB located in Stockholm Sweden
- Cegeac SA/NV located in Brussels,
Belgium. Cegeac also adds sales and service for customers in
Luxembourg
With governments encouraging the adoption of electrified
transportation to lower both refueling costs and greenhouse
emissions, Azure Dynamics now has dealerships in the capital cities
of Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Oslo
and Stockholm.
"The electric vehicle is at ease in city centers where the
majority of commercial delivery operations reside," said Thierry
Vanderschrick, MD at Cegeac. "With its size and load capacity and
strong reputation, along with the benefits of its electrified
powertrain, we believe Transit Connect Electric is the best
available solution for our customers in Belgium and Luxembourg wanting EV commercial
vehicles."
The conventional Transit Connect was first introduced in
Europe in 2002 and has
conclusively proven itself to be a versatile vehicle for real world
commercial customers seeking its unique combination of car-like
driving dynamics, significant cargo capacity, accessibility and
dependability. The all-electric Transit Connect Electric began
production in Europe earlier this
year and addresses Europe's high
energy costs while offering substantial environmental benefits for
society at large. Since the Transit Connect Electric was introduced
in North America in December 2010, Azure has received more than 460
orders for Transit Connect Electric worldwide.
About Azure Dynamics
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in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric
components and powertrain systems for 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
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environmentally-friendly energy management solutions. For more
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