Capital Equipment News November 2023

JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW

The EVision Cycle Concept, a battery-swapping solution, revealed at the Japan Mobility Show.

Isuzu and UD Trucks unveil their future of transport

encompassing advanced manufacturing and collaborations in vehicle performance verification. ERGA EV At the show, Isuzu impressed with the unveiling of the world’s first ERGA EV, a fully flat-floor Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) route bus. The ERGA EV, developed by Isuzu, aims to realise zero carbon emissions. Its flexible layout removes the need for steps at the rear, enabling a fully flat-floor interior. This design allows passengers easy access, akin to that of a conventional non-step diesel-engine bus. With all seats readily accessible, the bus’s interior is completely barrier-free. Enhanced by smoother acceleration and deceleration and reduced vibration and noise, the bus maximises passenger safety and comfort, aiming to eliminate onboard accidents, such as falls, entirely. “Isuzu has a distinguished history in bus manufacturing and sales, amassing extensive knowledge and customer trust. We are proud to introduce the ERGA EV, a battery-electric bus that centres on people and sustainability,” stated Shinsuke Minami, President and Representative Director and COO of Isuzu Motors Limited. “EV technology enables a design with a step-free rear, a first for Japanese manufacturers, achieving a fully-flat floor. Coupled with the low vibration and noise unique to EVs, it ensures comfortable and

Isuzu Motors Limited and UD Trucks Corporation joined forces to present their first collaborative exhibition at the Japan Mobility Show 2023. Held at Tokyo Big Sight from 28 October to 5 November, the showcase invited visitors into a world where innovation propels the future of transport.

“Isuzu has a distinguished history in bus manufacturing and sales, amassing extensive knowledge and customer trust. We are proud to introduce the ERGA EV, a battery-electric bus that centres on people and sustainability.”

Shinsuke Minami, President and Representative Director and COO of Isuzu Motors Limited

TALKING POINT

T he Isuzu Group, which includes the UD Trucks Corporation, is boldly progressing towards a more sustainable future, with the goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The focus is on harmonising transport solutions with environ mental stewardship, catering to the varied needs of a society gradually embracing electrification. The joint exhibition at the Japan Mobility Show highlighted the Isuzu Environmental Vision 2050 and a suite of carbon-neutral initiatives,

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