Azure to make hybrid trucks for Ford?
Would Ford and Azure partner on hybrid trucks?
Azure has now signed its fourth lead customer for its gasoline hybrid electric Ford E-450 vehicle.
“The parallel hybrid electric demonstration vehicle will be used to verify the fuel economy improvements, emissions reductions and maintenance cost savings that can be achieved using Azure’s patented technology. Successful completion of the program will result in the company becoming a lead customer for Azure’s hybrid technology on the Ford E-450 chassis. FPL currently runs a fleet of approximately 3,400 vehicles.”
In the past, Azure has also signed hybrid contracts with FedEx using the same Ford E-450 powertrain, which maintains a much bigger fleet than FPL.
So, if this program continues to gain traction, would Ford and Azure include other hybrid vehicles as part of this partnership? Considering Ford’s financial situation. Technology partners seem to make a lot of sense.
Original post by Dahcredyns