California awards contract to develop PHEVs

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide has been awarded a $US2.1m contract by California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Quantum will supply 20 Ford Escape PHEVs for demonstration in Southern California.

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