Ford and Toyota develop advanced hybrid technology applied to SUV and pickup
Dearborn, -"Toyota has been investing heavily to develop telematics, such as G-BOOK and G-Link. In the United States we have recently introduced the ease of use Entune. Through this partnership, with sufficient knowledge and experience of each, we will be able to provide telematics services are getting better, "said Uchiyamada.
Ford Motor Company (FMC) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced collaboration to develop new and advanced hybrid technology to be applied to light trucks (pickup) and SUV. Memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed cooperation agreement on Monday with the formal start next year.
The two companies said, still working on their own to develop hybrid technology for cars rear wheel movement. The target of this cooperation, so that trucks and SUVs that produce more efficient fuel consumption so that more and more attractive to consumers.
Accelerate Applications
Both companies claimed, with the collaboration, pengembangandan application of hybrid technology can be done more quickly than being done individually.
"This partnership allows both companies to develop vehicles and hybrid technology is faster and more affordable prices," said Derrick Kuzak, Vice President, Global Product Development, Ford. "We have made a breakthrough with the Ford Fusion Hybrid and want to develop together for vehicles such as trucks and SUVs."
Meanwhile, Takeshi Uchiyamada, Executive Vice President, R & D Toyota replied, "In 1997 we launched the first-generation Prius. Now we have sold 3.3 million hybrid cars. We hope to bring more advanced hybrid technology to both companies. "
Telematics
Both companies also agreed to determine the basic standards of telematics companies each, in order to provide Internet services and information very bermanfaatkan to consumers.
"With this partnership, our customers will get better service, more affordable cost," commented President and CEO, FMC, Alan Mulally. "This is a partnership to address global challenges, namely the problem of energy dependency and the environment," he continued.
Akio Toyota, TMC President also conveyed the message. "Toyota is very proud to work with Ford to develop hybrid technology for pickup trucks and SUVs. No less important is important, building a car of the future technological developments in the United States. With this long-term global cooperation, we want to make products that can exceed the expectations of U.S. society, ".
"Ford has made tremendous progress in the field of telematic. We have a unique solution and a nice present with SYNC and MyFordTouch, "said Kuzak.
