# The DC Block will be a 20-foot-long containerized storage system with 512 Ah LFP prismatic cells.

*business · news · 2026-05-12 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Ford Energy will begin delivering its DC Block storage system in late 2027.
- The DC Block uses 512 Ah LFP prismatic cells in a 20-foot containerized format.
- Two configurations are offered: FE-250 (two-hour) and FE-450 (four-hour), both weighing over 43.5 tonnes.
- The system is rated for continuous operation from -35°C to +55°C and at altitudes up to 4000m.
- DC Block units are designed for at least 20 years of operation with IP55 ingress protection.

**Companies:** Ford
**Countries:** United States

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