DOE funding to develop next generation traction inverter

Azure Dynamics Corporation, a specialist in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium duty commercial vehicles, has received an award from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a traction system to be used in future Azure products including the recently announced Ford F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis PHEV programme.
April 16, 2012 Read time: 1 min
2173 Azure Dynamics Corporation, a specialist in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for light and medium duty commercial vehicles, has received an award from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a traction system to be used in future Azure products including the recently announced 278 Ford F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis PHEV programme.

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