Development project on plug-in electric hybrid powertrain

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of the first range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, the leading supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, have announced a joint development project to study ALTe's powertrain technology in Club Assist's fleet. Club Assist will initiate the joint development project by taking possession of an ALTe-converted Ford F-150 truck for everyday fleet duties. The
April 18, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
4996 ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of the first range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, the leading supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, have announced a joint development project to study ALTe's powertrain technology in Club Assist's fleet.

Club Assist will initiate the joint development project by taking possession of an ALTe-converted 278 Ford F-150 truck for everyday fleet duties. The testing will take place in Illinois and once completed, the project will provide invaluable information and feedback to ALTe and will allow Club Assist to generate road-tested metrics on plug-in electric hybrid benefits such as fuel savings, the cost analysis of a retrofit conversion, and overall vehicle performance.

Club Assist's core business is the supply of automotive batteries, battery testing equipment, automotive glass, alternators, starter motors, marketing programs and collateral, and training to motoring clubs and their members around the globe. A natural extension of these services and products comes from growing technologies in alternative fuel vehicles. The project collaboration with ALTe will allow Club Assist the opportunity to participate in the development of an optimal series electric hybrid powertrain system that will support their operating and sustainability objectives.

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