Quantron partnership with Ford Trucks

Heavy-duty trucks that run on hydrogen fuel cells are the main focus of the partnership. Quantron will guarantee a smooth transition of Ford's advanced technology trucks

Augsburg, Germany- Quantron AG., a sustainable passenger and freight transport, and Ford Trucks., a brand of the heavy commercial vehicle industry, have jointly signed a Letter of Intent (LOI). Within this strategic cooperation, the Quantron Inside technology effective range, innovative e-axle, customized high-power battery, fuel cell and tank integration, unparalleled energy-management and optimized Aerodynamics for maximized 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.

Heavy-duty trucks that run on hydrogen fuel cells are the main focus of the partnership. Quantron will guarantee a smooth transition of Ford's advanced technology trucks, which will be constructed in accordance with the new security rules as early as Q1, 2024, through the first phase of collaboration with Ford Trucks

Quantron 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.

Mr. Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron AG, said that, QUANTRON's standing as an innovator in the field of sustainable transport solutions and a partner for well-known commercial vehicle OEMs is strengthened by its partnership with Ford Trucks, a well-known automaker.

Mr. Rene Wollmann, CTO of Quantron AG, Said that, Our partners wish to concentrate their own resources on other areas while expediting the development of trucks powered by fuel cells. In the FCEV heavy-duty segment, we are benchmarking up to 44t, and in the FCEV light vehicle segment, up to 7,5t, while we supply our unwavering and exclusive Quantron Inside technology and components. Our strong technological partnership will help to expedite the market introduction of fuel cell-electric commercial vehicles.

Mr. Emrah Duman, Ford Trucks Leader, said that, As a seasoned partner, we are thrilled to have QUANTRON's backing in our attempt to provide our clients with a fuel-cell electric heavy-duty truck. This partnership is expected to produce significant benefits in the future. Ford Trucks is dedicated to making investments in cutting-edge technology that will support our sustainability objectives and influence the heavy commercial vehicle market in the future. We are primarily concerned with electrification, with advances in hydrogen technology coming in close second. With the help of a wide range of bright young people with technological skills, we are making great progress very quickly.