Intensifying its efforts towards achieving the zero emission target Ford Trucksthe first fuel cell F-MAX will develop.
The statements made by the company about this important development were as follows: “Ford Trucks will work with hydrogen within the scope of Horizon Europe ZEFES (Zero Emission Freight EcoSystem), the zero-emission logistics project of the European Union, in which it participated with the vision of pioneering the transportation solutions of the future. Adds Ballard Power Systems to strategic partnerships to develop the first fuel cell electric (FCEV) F-MAX. Ford Trucks will cooperate with Ballard in the fields of fuel cell supply and development within the scope of the project. In this context, Ford Trucks signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Canada-based Ballard Power Systems, containing the first purchase order for two FCmove-XD 120 kW fuel cell engines planned to be delivered in 2023. Ford Trucks plans to develop and produce the fuel cell-powered F-MAX in Turkey. The F-MAX will be Ford Trucks’ first fuel cell powered vehicle. In line with the objectives of the ZEFES project, the vehicle It is expected to begin its European Ten-T corridor screenings in 2025.
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Ford Trucks is currently testing hydrogen combustion in heavy commercial vehicles with its own single-cylinder internal combustion R&D engine. Accordingly, it successfully completed its first engine starting and ignition activity. The company will continue to work on engine development for zero emissions. Developed and produced entirely by Ford Trucks engineers, the F-MAX achieved a significant success in international markets by winning the ‘2019 International Truck of the Year’ (IToY) award at the International Transport Fair (IAA), one of the most prestigious commercial vehicle fairs in the world. The company, which started a major transformation in heavy commercial vehicles with the ‘Generation F movement’ with zero-emission, connected and autonomous technologies, is committed to achieving zero emissions in vehicle production by 2040 in order to combat the effects of climate change. As a proof of this commitment, the company introduced its 100 percent electric truck, designed and produced entirely by Ford Otosan engineers, at the international transportation fair held in Hannover in September 2022.”