Ford, Toyota to join hands on hybrid trucks

Ford, Toyota to join hands on hybrid trucks
Washington (AFP) Aug 22, 2011 - Ford and Toyota announced Monday plans to jointly develop a new hybrid system for light trucks and sport utility vehicles. The two companies, both leaders in the hybrid gasoline-electric car sector, said they aimed at bringing hybrid technology to pickups and SUVs "without compromising" what drivers expect from the more powerful, rear-wheel drive vehicles. They said that cooperating rath ... more