Transit Connect Electric Adds Emission-free Battery Power
to Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show
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Ford and Azure Dynamics will launch zero-emission full battery-electric Transit
Connect Electric light commercial vehicle in June 2011
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Ford Transit Connect Electric van has a targeted range of up to 130 km (80 miles)
per full charge, and is ideal for fleet owners with well-defined routes
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Transit Connect Electric is the first of five new electrified vehicles Ford is bringing to
market in Europe by 2013, including the Ford Focus Electric next year
BIRMINGHAM, UK, Apr. 12, 2011 – Ford and Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)
demonstrate further their global commitment to a comprehensive vehicle electrification
programme by showcasing the zero-emission Transit Connect Electric van at the 2011
Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show.
The Transit Connect Electric shortly will go on sale, as Ford's first electric vehicle to be made
available in Europe, and is also one of several electric Ford vehicles currently on test in the UK.
Five electrified Ford vehicles, including a Focus Electric, C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi
plug-in hybrid, will be introduced in Europe and North America by 2013.
“By providing a variety of electrified vehicles, we are making it easier for our customers to
embrace this fuel-saving technology,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company.
“This strategy is true to our heritage of making innovative technology available to as many
people as possible and to our vision of developing great products, building a strong business
and contributing to a better world.”
Zero emissions
The Transit Connect Electric Van is a pure electric-powered version of the award-winning, longwheelbase Transit Connect light commercial vehicle.
Developed in conjunction with Ford's electric vehicles partner Azure Dynamics, Transit Connect
Electric has a proprietary Force Drive™ battery electric drive train powered by an advanced
battery pack from Johnson Controls-Saft.
“Transit Connect Electric was designed and engineered with fleet customers in mind, especially
for those seeking sustainable mobility solutions,” said Scott Harrison, Azure CEO. “Its quiet,
clean and efficient Force DriveTM powertrain excels under the types of urban driving conditions
that the Transit Connect Electric is likely to encounter during urban delivery routes.”
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With 28kWh of power to call on, Transit Connect Electric has a top speed of 75mph (120km/h)
and a range of up to 130 km/80 miles. Its lithium-ion battery pack is charged with a standard
power outlet. Fully charging the batteries using standard European 230-volt outlets can be
completed in approximately 8 hours.Practical and affordable
Transit Connect Electric van will offer European operators the opportunity to eliminate
conventional fuel bills in their small vans and help to lower overall running costs.
Ford’s Transit Connect commercial platform is an ideal choice for battery electric power thanks
to its true combination of car-like driving dynamics, generous cargo capacity, easy accessibility
and low operation costs.
With a cargo volume of 3.8 m3 and a payload of 500kg, Transit Connect Electric van will
particularly appeal to fleet operators who travel predictable, short-range routes with frequent
stop and go driving.
Tried and tested
The zero-emission, pure electric-powered version of the award-winning Transit Connect light
commercial vehicle goes on sale in European markets this summer following its successful
launch in North America in December 2010. 'Glider' units - complete vehicles except for the
powertrain - will be shipped from the Ford Otosan manufacturing facility in Kocaeli, Turkey,
directly to an Azure-contracted manufacturing location in the UK for final assembly.
The completed Transit Connect Electric van then will be sold by Azure Dynamics through a
specially-created network of dealerships. The European Transit Connect Electric will be badged
with both the Ford Blue Oval and Azure’s Force Drive™ logo, like its North American sibling.
Further details and pricing for the Transit Connect Electric, which will be available in right- and
left-hand drive configuration, will be released closer to launch.
Force Drive™ components have previously been deployed in more than 40 vehicle integrations
and have more than 35 million miles of on-the-road experience. Transit Connect Electric will
offer fleet owners the opportunity to eliminate the use of petrol and help to reduce operating
costs.
A fleet of Transit Connect Electric test units is currently on test with the “Ultra-Low Carbon
Vehicle Demonstrator” (ULCVD) program in the UK. Based in the London Borough of Hillingdon,
a consortium of Ford, Scottish and Southern Energy and the University of Strathclyde has been
providing Transit Connect Electric vans and a charging infrastructure for the ULCVD since 2010.
The vehicles are in use by both the energy company and a number of evaluation drivers based
in the area starting 2011, testing the technology’s suitability for potential future application in
Ford’s European passenger car range. This BEV demonstration fleet is being created partly with
public funding from the UK Government’s Technology Strategy Board (TSB), which promotes
innovative industry-led projects that reduce CO2.
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A first European fleet customer has already signed the orders: On March 22, 2011, Post
Norway ordered a first batch of 20 Transit Connect Electric vans to support sustainable goods
transport in their day-to-day business. "Together with Azure we are currently in contact with a
considerable number of European fleets who are interested in setting up tenders for the Transit
Connect Electric van," explained Jesus Alonso, Ford of Europe's director, Commercial Vehicle
Marketing, Sales and Service. "We look forward to seeing Azure Dynamics deliver vehicles to a
significant number of European fleet operators during the course of this year."
“Transit Connect Electric exemplifies how we are leveraging our relationships as well as our
hybrid and advanced powertrain programs to bring energy-efficient technologies from the
laboratory to the street,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, Global Product
Development. “Not only is this an ideal vehicle for eco-conscious fleet operators, it is an
important part of Ford’s future.”
Transit Connect Electric Technical data
Body
 'Glider' assembly at Ford Otosan plant in Kocaeli, Turkey
 Final assembly by Azure Dynamics Corporation
Propulsion architecture
 Siemens AC induction motor, Azure Dynamics inverter
 Borg-Warner transaxle, Johnson Controls-Saft battery pack
 System voltage range 260V – 380V
Electric drive system
 Motor Siemens model 135, 3-phase AC induction motor, 300V nominal, liquid-cooled
 Torque 158 Nm (continuous) / 235 Nm (peak)
 Transmission Borg-Warner 31-03, single-speed
 Gear ratio 8.28:1
 IEC 62196 type 1
Battery
 Johnson Controls-Saft lithium-ion pack
 Capacity 28 kWh, 16 modules / (192 cells)
 Voltage range 215V – 390V / charger – 3.3 kW
Weights and capacities
 Maximum payload 500 kg (net)
 Curb weight 1765 kg (est.)
 Cargo volume 3.8 m3
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Performance
 Driving range up to 130 km (80 miles) per full charge
 Charge duration approximately 8 hours for full cycle using 230 V
 Top speed 120 km/h (75 mph)@ 0 percent grade
 Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in 12 seconds (based on kerb weight)
 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in 15 seconds (based on gross vehicle weight rating)
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich.,
manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees
and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln.
The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordmotorcompany.com.
Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 51
individual markets and employs approximately 66,000 employees. In addition to Ford Motor
Credit Company, Ford of Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 22
manufacturing facilities, including joint ventures. The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in
1903 – the same year Ford Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911.
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
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
www.azuredynamics.com.
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Contact: Volker Eis
Ford of Europe
+49 221 9019096
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Detlef Jenter
Ford of Europe
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Contact: Gary Whittam
Azure Dynamics, Europe
+44 (0) 1277 725 652
gwhittam@azuredynamics.com
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