Quantron, a leading sustainable passenger and freight transport company and Ford Trucks, a heavy commercial vehicle maker have jointly signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to co-develop H2 fuel cell trucks. Within this strategic cooperation, the Quantron Inside technology effective range, innovative e-axle, customised high-power battery, fuel cell and tank integration, energy-management and optimised aerodynamics for maximised efficiency will be evaluated for integration into Ford Trucks’ vehicles, thus enabling emission-free transport solutions.
The focus of the collaboration lies in hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks. Through the first phase of collaboration with Ford Trucks, Quantron will ensure a seamless adaptation of Ford´s advanced trucks which will be built in compliance with the new security regulations as soon as from Q1, 2024.
Quantron says it has already delivered more than 200 vehicles – which are all zero emission. While the majority of these are battery-electric vehicles, Quantron built expertise in fuel cell electric vehicles too.
Michael Perschke, CEO, Quantron said: “Partnering with a renowned vehicle manufacturer like Ford Trucks enhances Quantron’s position as an innovation leader in the field of sustainable transport solutions and being a partner for established Commercial Vehicle OEMs”.
Rene Wollmann, CTO, Quantron states further: “Our partners want to accelerate their development of fuel cell powered trucks while focusing their own resources on other areas. We are benchmarking the FCEV light vehicle segment up to 7.5-tonne, and in the FCEV heavy-duty segment up to 44-tonne whereas we deliver our uncompromising and unique Quantron Inside technology and components. Our close technical collaboration will contribute to further accelerating the widespread market introduction of fuel cell-electric commercial vehicles.”
Ford Trucks Leader Emrah Duman, states “This collaboration promises to yield substantial value in the times ahead. Ford Trucks is committed to investing in innovative technologies that will shape the future of the heavy commercial vehicle industry while aligning with our sustainability goals. Our primary focus is on electrification, closely followed by advancements in hydrogen technology. With a diverse pool of promising technological talents and capabilities, our efforts are making rapid and successful strides.’’
