Azure Dynamics Signs MoU with Utilimaster for Ford E-Series Hybrid Vans
02 August 2007
Azure Dynamics Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Utilimaster Corporation, a leading builder of step vans, commercial truck bodies and utility vehicles, for the assembly, hybridization and manufacturing engineering of Azure’s P1 hybrid electric commercial delivery vans and shuttle buses.
Under proposed terms of the MoU, Azure will provide Utilimaster with its P1 hybrid electric powertrains, which Utilimaster will integrate into Ford Motor Company’s E-Series commercial chassis at Utilimaster’s manufacturing facilities in Wakarusa, Indiana.
This business arrangement with Utilimaster represents a vital link in our supply chain for the production of our P1 hybrid electric commercial delivery vans. We expect this agreement will result in significant cost efficiencies as we increase production volumes of the Ford E-Series hybrid delivery vans.
—Scott Harrison, CEO of Azure Dynamics
In October 2007, Azure signed an agreement with Ford Motor Company to enable Azure to develop a hybrid electric powertrain for Ford’s E-series commercial platform. (Earlier post.)
The P1 system is a parallel hybrid powertrain for vehicles of 10,000 – 19,000 lbs. GVW. As a result of the agreement with Ford, Azure is focusing the development of the P1 powertrain on the Ford E-350 and E-450 commercial vehicle chassis. P1 pre-production units are anticipated in late 2007 with production commencing in 2008. (Earlier post.)
I need your ship through code and any special equipment that needs to be ordered on the chassis this will be a E450 chassis
Posted by: LOUIE CAMPBELL | 05 August 2008 at 06:54 AM