Capital Equipment News November 2023

towards carbon neutrality (CN), utilising expertise gained from a commissioned project by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment for battery-swappable EV trucks. In BEVs, where charging downtime is a significant drawback, this solution enables the swift replacement of depleted batteries with charged ones, thus reducing wait times and enhancing operational efficiency. Moreover, it allows for cost and electric power grid load reductions by charging batteries during off-peak periods. By decoupling the battery from the vehicle, batteries can be managed independently, facilitating sharing among trucks and potential uses like renewable energy storage. The Isuzu Group is dedicated to forging transport solutions through battery-swapping. Logistics Recognising logistics as society’s lifeline, Isuzu is dedicated to addressing industry challenges, including driver shortages and the surge in e-commerce. With upcoming legislative changes in Japan, the group is actively innovating to improve driver conditions and bolster logistics operations. The ELFmio is testament to such innovation, a light-duty truck operable with a standard licence, boasting a spacious cabin and excellent manoeuvrability, thus widening the pool of potential drivers. Quester GWE 6×4 UD Trucks also exhibited the heavy-duty Quester GWE 6x4 at the show. This truck, tailored for emerging markets, meets Euro 5 emission standards set by the European Union (EU). Equipped with the UD Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, the truck minimises pollutants produced during combustion, addressing pollution issues in growing economies. A decade after its launch, the Quester now aids transport in around 50 countries. “It has established a robust track record in these countries, underpinning projects that bolster economic growth globally,” remarked Kouji Maruyama, President and Representative Director of UD Trucks Corporation, on the opening day of the Japan Mobility Show. The joint exhibition clearly conveyed that the Isuzu Group is developing and offering products and solutions that contribute comprehensively to a carbon neutral (CN) world empowering fleet managers and drivers to select the best vehicle to meet a spectrum of societal, economic, and environmental demands as electrification and other environmental technologies advance. b

Isuzu Motors Limited and UD Trucks Corporation presented their first joint exhibition at the Japan Mobility Show 2023.

Isuzu unveiled the ERGA EV, the world’s first fully flat-floor Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) route bus, designed to offer zero carbon emission.

The EVision Cycle Concept was introduced, a battery swapping solution that reduces BEV charging downtime and operational inefficiencies.

UD Trucks showcased the Quester GWE 6×4, a heavy-duty truck designed for emerging markets, which complies with Euro 5 emission standards.

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free movement within the bus. The launch of the ERGA EV is slated for the next fiscal year,” he added. Isuzu also showcased the GIGA Fuel Cell, a heavy-duty truck developed with Honda, set for public road testing this fiscal year and targeting a market debut in 2027. Another pioneering development is the ELF EV, Isuzu’s inaugural mass-produced battery electric vehicle. This vehicle heralds a new era for the brand, promising diesel

like versatility without the environmental toll. Accompanying the ELF EV is EVision, a programme designed to facilitate customers’ transition to electric vehicles and optimise operations for a carbon-neutral future. Swap batteries with ease: The EVision Cycle Concept, a battery swapping solution, was also revealed at the Japan Mobility Show. This solution from Isuzu represents an alternative route

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