Capital Equipment News March 2023

TRUCK ELECTROMOBILITY

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I SUZU’s ESG commitment is looking forward to the products they deliver, and it starts with a keen interest to improve EURO standards locally. South Africa is behind when it comes to EURO Standard trucks on our roads, and to address this Isuzu is rolling F-Series trucks were available with EURO 5 standards, now even more models will be available with this checkbox. In the short term, under ISUZU Truck, the company will release more duel-fuel models locally, as well as CNG options in selected models. Expanding the EURO 5 portfolio of vehicles is however one of the major short term goals. According to Craig Uren, Senior Vice President, Revenue Generation at ISUZU, current and future plans support the reduction of carbon emissions. With that in mind some medium terms ESG goals will be releasing Battery Electric vehicles (on selected models). Keeping in mind that these vehicles use less fuel the option will save overall operation costs and make these vehicles especially suited for business needs in South Africa. Isuzu’s long-term goal is to introduce Hydrogen-Electric vehicles. These power out more EURO 5 standard models. Previously selected N-Series and

How Isuzu is changing the truck landscape Isuzu Truck has a good story to tell. In 2022 Isuzu set a record for heavy commercial vehicles sold, and they don’t expect it to slow down. On top of that EV trucks have come to dominate short, medium and long-term plans as more electric, or duel-powered vehicles are released by the OEM. In South Africa, there’s also keen interest in the needs of small and medium businesses. Isuzu has launched clever ways for businesses to have access to the truck of their choice.

“With such high demand for ISUZU products, it’s been our top priority to maintain a steady supply of ISUZU trucks while delivering excellent customer service and after-sales support.”

Craig Uren, Senior Vice President, Revenue Generation at ISUZU

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