Yazaki to Produce Electrical Assemblies and Systems for 2009 Ford Fusion Hybrid

CANTON, Mich., Jan. 8, 2007 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today it will design, develop and manufacture the high voltage (HV) connection system and wiring for the 2009 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

With nearly 15 years of knowledge in hybrid technology, Yazaki is working collaboratively with Ford for a long term development of HV connection systems and reduction of system cost and wait.

Yazaki has a history of supplying to acclaimed Ford vehicles, including the 2006 Ford Fusion, and the Ford Escape Hybrid, which was crowned North American Truck Of The Year in 2005. Yazaki also supplied the complete Electrical Distribution System (EDS) for the Ford F150, which was crowned North American Truck of the Year in 2004.

Yazaki Corporation is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions, as well as advanced electronic technologies for vehicle applications. Yazaki produces electrical distribution systems, fiber optics, instrumentation, solid-state power centers, connection systems and electronics. Worldwide, the company employs over 150,000 people in 48 countries, 1,500 of whom are based in the company's North American headquarters and research center campus in Canton, Michigan. For more information on Yazaki, log onto www.yazaki-na.com.