Friday, April 1, 2011

Dear Friends of Azure,

Today President Barack Obama discussed the proposed clean fleet public-private partnership and other related energy issues. Earlier this week, the President called for administrative action directing that by 2015 all new vehicles purchased by Federal agencies be alternative-fuel vehicles, including hybrid and electric vehicles. The Federal government operates more than 600,000 fleet vehicles making it the largest fleet in America, ordering approximately 60,000 - 70,000 new units annually.

"The importance of this program to a company like ours, as well as to the environment, can't be overstated," said Scott Harrison, Azure Dynamics CEO. "We have interest from the government and we know that the Department of Defense has a number of initiatives for non-tactical vehicles that our products could fill. What has been lacking has been a uniform vision, which this seems to resolve."

As part of his plan, President Obama plans to cut one-third of oil imports by 2025. Large commercial fleets are heavily dependent on petroleum-based fuels, and therefore offer significant opportunities to reduce fuel use and carbon pollution. The DOE is challenging more companies to join the Clean Fleet Partnership and take advantage of Federal programs in support of clean technology adoption. President Obama also reiterated his commitment to a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles.

"President Obama and his team seem to agree with our belief at Azure that commercial vehicle fleets are the logical starting point to advance the adoption of alternative energy transportation en mass," said Harrison. "We applaud the President for his leadership and believe this plan will create a more predictable market for clean commercial trucks, which, in turn, helps bring down purchase costs further propelling the industry."

Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation, said, "We have the opportunity, and the obligation, to take action. We can change both the types and the amounts of energy that our transportation systems use while also creating good, high-paying jobs and easing everyone's burden at the pump."

President Obama announced that the initial National Clean Fleets Partnership will include AT&T, FedEx, PepsiCo, UPS, and Verizon. These five companies will agree to deploy an additional 20,000-plus advanced technology vehicles incorporating electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and fuel-saving measures into their daily operations.

Sincerely,
AZD



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