kscarbel2 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Heavy Duty Trucking / March 14, 2017 Ford has expanded its Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program to include companies who install electrified and hydraulic hybrid systems so those vehicles will retain the factory powertrain warranty. The newly christened eQVM program, announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, is launching with XL Hybrids, Lightning Hybrids, and Motiv Power Systems. These three companies produce hybrid versions of Ford trucks and vans. "Ford supports electrification for a variety of vehicle types," said Richard Cupka Jr., Ford's sustainability and QVM program manager. "The eQVM program extends that support to the vocational truck industry, where customers need relatively small numbers of specialized vehicles. There is no one-size-fits-all work truck." XL Hybrids offers a gasoline-electric hybrid drive system for the Transit, E-350 and E-450 chassis vans; F-250 to F-550 Super Duty trucks; F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks; F-53 or F-59 stripped chassis; and a plug-in hybrid upfit for the F-150. Lightning Hybrids offers a hydraulic hybrid energy recovery system for the Ford E-350 and E-450 chassis; F-350 to F-550 Super Duty trucks; F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks; and F-59 chassis. Motiv Power Systems offers an all-electric powertrain for the Ford E-450 and F-59 chassis. The Ford QVM program includes more than 200 companies. To be included in the program, companies must complete on-site assessments at each location to verify that the operation meets manufacturing, assembly, workmanship, customer service and quality requirements. The company must also show it uses processes to produce vehicles that meet federal regulations. The eQVM program builds on the Advanced Fuel QVM program Ford launched in 2010. Through that program, customers can obtain Ford Transit Connect, Transit or E-450 vans and chassis, F-Series trucks and F-53/F-59 stripped chassis that run on compressed natural gas or propane autogas. "There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to new energy options for trucks, but our eQVM program gives Ford commercial customers confidence in choosing these new technologies," said John Scholtes, chief program engineer commercial vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Ford names Lightning Hybrids, XL Hybrids, Motiv Power its first eQVM upfitters Green Car Congress / March 14, 2017 Ford is expanding its Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program to include companies that develop and install electrified and hydraulic hybrid powertrains for Ford trucks and vans. The new eQVM program kicks off with three developers: XL Hybrids, Motiv Power Systems and Lightning Hybrids. These companies offer electrification or hydraulic hybrid solutions for a range of Ford vehicles popular with fleet and commercial customers, including F-150, F-250 to F-550 Super Duty, F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks, Transit and E-Series vans and chassis, and F-53/F-59 stripped chassis. The new eQVM program, unveiled at The Work Truck Show, helps fleet and commercial customers meet their unique and specific needs for durable, reliable electrified and hydraulic hybrid work trucks that retain the original powertrain warranty. Ford is investing $4.5 billion in 13 new electrified vehicles in the next five years. These include an all-new fully electric small SUV, a high-volume autonomous vehicle, a hybrid F-150, a hybrid Mustang, a Transit Custom plug-in hybrid and two new pursuit-rated hybrid police vehicles. Ford supports electrification for a variety of vehicle types. The eQVM program extends that support to the vocational truck industry where customers need relatively small numbers of specialized vehicles—there is no one-size-fits-all work truck. —Richard Cupka Jr., Ford sustainability and QVM program manager The Ford QVM program includes more than 200 companies dedicated to modifying the automaker’s broad commercial vehicle lineup for customer applications in a number of industries, including motorhome, school bus, mobility, emergency services, conversion van, police and limousine. Additionally, QVM upfitters install a wide range of equipment onto Ford trucks and vans to transform them into the work trucks that help build America’s infrastructure and keep it running. Ford’s QVM qualification process includes on-site assessments at each location to verify the operation meets manufacturing, assembly, workmanship, customer service and quality requirements and that it has processes in place to produce vehicles that meet federal regulations. Vehicles modified by a Ford QVM in compliance with Ford guidelines retain their factory warranties. The eQVM program builds on the success of the Advanced Fuel QVM program Ford launched in 2010. Through that program, customers can obtain Ford Transit Connect, Transit or E-450 vans and chassis, F-Series trucks and F-53/F-59 stripped chassis that run on compressed natural gas or propane. The eQVM program expands available alternative power options to include electrification and hydraulic hybrid systems. The eQVM developers are: · XL Hybrids: Offers a hybrid electric drive system for Ford Transit, E-350 and E-450 chassis, F-250 to F-550 Super Duty trucks, F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks and F-53/F-59 stripped chassis; as well as a plug-in hybrid upfit for the F-150 pickup. · Motiv Power Systems: Offers an all-electric powertrain for the Ford E-450 and F-59 chassis. · Lightning Hybrids: Offers a non-electric hydraulic hybrid energy recovery system for the Ford E-350 and E-450 chassis, F-350 to F-550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The hydraulic hybrids seemed to make a lot of sense in terms of simplicity. Whatever happened to I believe Parker-Hannifin (sp?) didn't they do quite a bit on this? I believe knock on these is the weight of the accumulator tanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 6 hours ago, Red Horse said: The hydraulic hybrids seemed to make a lot of sense in terms of simplicity. Whatever happened to I believe Parker-Hannifin (sp?) didn't they do quite a bit on this? I believe knock on these is the weight of the accumulator tanks? Bob, Eaton discontinued its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system in September 2014. http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@hyd/documents/content/pll_1006.pdf https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38789-lightning-hybrids-hydraulic-hybrid-system-patented/#comment-277473 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 10 hours ago, kscarbel2 said: Bob, Eaton discontinued its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system in September 2014. http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@hyd/documents/content/pll_1006.pdf https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38789-lightning-hybrids-hydraulic-hybrid-system-patented/#comment-277473 Thx Kevin-don't know where i got the Parker Hannifin idea. But looking at the Eaton cut sheet, "Mass 1250 pds.", I guess that is one negative assuming it is the added weight of the system. Although what is the weight of the batteries in some of these other hybrids. One other negative I see is a minimum 191" wheelbase. But again, using Eaton's example of refuse, what a perfect application-a lot of brake applications and frequent starts. I wonder why the concept did not make it. Again first thought is cost but what hybrid is NOT costly. I also think Ford had done a lot with hydraulic assist-perhaps they were the ones hooked up with P-H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamsterGrrrl Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 IIRC, Parker-Hannifin was promoting their hydraulic hybrid as recently as last year. Wonder if they dropped the product or it's being sold under another makers name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 9 hours ago, Red Horse said: Thx Kevin-don't know where i got the Parker Hannifin idea. But looking at the Eaton cut sheet, "Mass 1250 pds.", I guess that is one negative assuming it is the added weight of the system. Although what is the weight of the batteries in some of these other hybrids. One other negative I see is a minimum 191" wheelbase. But again, using Eaton's example of refuse, what a perfect application-a lot of brake applications and frequent starts. I wonder why the concept did not make it. Again first thought is cost but what hybrid is NOT costly. I also think Ford had done a lot with hydraulic assist-perhaps they were the ones hooked up with P-H. http://ph.parker.com/us/en/runwise-advanced-series https://www.parker.com/literature/Hydraulics Group US/FINAL_Runwise Brochure_4.22.11.pdf https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37851-miami-dade-orders-more-hybrid-autocar-refuse-trucks/#comment-269062 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39283-hydraulic-hybrid-refuse-trucks-working-out-for-orlando/#comment-282915 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24886-trucking-news-parker-hannifin-helps-lowers-city-of-austin-c02-emissions-by-55-tons/#comment-117288 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23708-trucking-news-parker-reports-positive-results-for-runwise-hybrid-drive-system/#comment-106148 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27667-trucking-news-ups-to-add-40-hydraulic-hybrid-vehicles-to-its-fleet/#comment-140388 http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/story/2009/12/florida-municipalities-upgrade-to-runwise-hybrid-vehicles.aspx . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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