Electric Ford Vehicles Arriving In Peoria

Uftring Auto Group has partnered with Azure Dynamics to bring the Ford Transit Connect Electric van to Peoria in the summer of 2011. This innovative van will be sold exclusively through the Uftring Automall for the Peoria and Central Illinois areas.
By: Uftring Marketing Group
 
Feb. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Uftring Auto Group is proud to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Azure Dynamics to offer the innovative Ford Transit Connect Electric van to customers in Peoria and Central Illinois. Uftring Automall will be one of only a handful of dealers in Illinois to carry the electric Ford Transit Connect. The electric vans will be available for sale in the summer of 2011 through the Uftring Automall in East Peoria. It will be one of the very first electric vehicles offered to businesses and consumers in Central Illinois.

Azure Dynamics approached the Uftring Automall to sell their electric van based on location and a strong history of Ford Transit Connect sales. "The Ford Transit Connect has been a hit with our customers and a high volume vehicle for us due to its extensive level of customization, affordability, and ease of use," said Jeff Peters, Fleet and Commercial Sales Manager for the Uftring Auto Group. "We are excited at the opportunity to offer our customers an eco-friendly electric vehicle."

The modified Ford Transit Connect Electric runs completely using electricity, eliminating the need for gas. It utilizes Azure Dynamics Force Drive battery electric drivetrain. The high voltage lithium-ion battery can be charged from a 120V or 240V AC input, the same type of outlet that large household appliances use. Many consumers will be able to pull the van into their garage to charge overnight.

Driving range for the Transit Connect Electric is between 50-80 miles, depending on the driver and conditions, and it can reach a top speed of 75 mph. It takes between 6-8 hours to fully charge the electric van. Peters said the van will initially be aimed at government organizations, schools, and universities. Places that operate a fleet of vehicles on a local basis will find the Ford Transit Connect Electric to be an ideal solution with long term cost savings. State and federal tax credits will be available.

Visit http://www.uftringautomall.com for more information on the Ford Transit Connect Electric.  "Like" Uftring Automall on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/uftringautomall and become and a follower on Twitter at http://twitter.com/uftringautomall to stay up to date regarding the latest developments and news on the Ford Transit Connect Electric van and other exciting new vehicles and happenings at the Uftring Automall.

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About Uftring Auto Group:

Gary Uftring founded the Uftring Auto Group in September 1982. Today the Uftring Auto Group has 6 dealerships offering 13 franchises, including Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Nissan, Subaru, Land Rover, Range Rover, Jaguar, Saab and Suzuki. The Uftring Auto Group serves customers in Central Illinois with facilities in Washington, Peoria, East Peoria and North Pekin. In addition, the Uftring Auto Group operates three car washes in Peoria, East Peoria and Washington as well as Uftring Express Detail in East Peoria. Visit the Uftring Auto Group online at http://www.uftringautogroup.com
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Source:Uftring Marketing Group
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Location:Peoria - Illinois - United States
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