Ford and Toyota jointly develop new hybrid technology

- New rear drive hybrid technology of Toyota and Ford will be applied for pickups and SUVs.Are two of the world's first production hybrid vehicle, Toyota and Ford have recently decided to work together in a new project. Specifically, Toyota and Ford jointly developed rear hybrid systems for trucks and SUV versatility. This is a move to ensure the future of pickups and SUVs in the age of large-scale gasoline prices as well as awareness of environmental protection is increasing.

Under the plan, new rear drive hybrid technology will allow pickups and SUVs to meet the demand of consumers at the same time significantly reduce fuel consumption. More importantly, although technology as well as sharing many common components, but Toyota and Ford hybrid system integration driven back into the car independently. Each company will need to adjust and determine the performance of individual product lines.
 
In addition, two world's leading automobile manufacturers also announced plans to jointly develop a new standard for telecommunications and information systems based on next-generation Internet services. Of course, the two companies to cooperate on a standard and prospect information technology. After that, each company will continue to develop products and features to integrate own car.

Currently, Toyota and Ford just signed a memorandum of understanding because there must continue to study the feasibility of the project. Therefore, specific details of the project have not been disclosed. Hopefully, the new technology that Toyota and Ford jointly developed will soon reach consumers.