Ford Trucks has partnered with Ballard Power Systems to develop a Fuel Cell Electric-Powered (FCEV) F-MAX as part of the EU Horizon Europe ZEFES (Zero Emission Freight EcoSystem), a zero-emission logistics project in which Ford participates with the vision of pioneering the future transportation solutions, the company announced. Ford Trucks will collaborate with Ballard on fuel cell supply and development within this project.Ballard Power Systems, based in Canada, and Ford Trucks have signed a letter of intent (LoI) that includes an initial purchase order for two FCmove™-XD 120 kW fuel cell engines, which are scheduled for delivery in 2023.
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Ford Trucks plans to develop and manufacture the fuel cell-powered F-MAX in Turkey. The F-MAX will mark Ford Trucks’ first fuel cell-powered vehicle and is expected to commence European Ten-T corridor demonstrations in 2025, aligning with the goals of the ZEFES project.Ford Trucks is currently testing Hydrogen Combustion with in-house Single Cylinder Research Engine for heavy commercial vehicles for the first time. In this respect, it accomplished the initial engine start-up and ignition activities successfully.
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