Hino Motors to display sustainable aluminium trucks at Japan Mobility Show 2023

Hino Motors has recently declared that its aluminium-bodied trucks will be displayed at the Japan Mobility Show to be held from 26 October to 5 November 2023. Hino's sustainable and lightweight trucks will be available in two different genres: a light-duty battery-run electric vehicle, Dutro Z-EV and a heavy-duty fuel cell EV, Profia Z-FCV.

The Tokyo Motor Show, now known by another name, will showcase two versions of the light-duty Dutro Z-EV (Battery Electric Vehicle) and a prototype of the heavy-duty Profia Z-FCV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle), also known as 300 Series and 700 Series, respectively, in Australia, on the Hino stand.

The theme of the Hino stand, "We make a better world and future by helping people and goods get where they need to go," will bring together both the present and the future, according to Daniel Petrovski, Department Manager - Product Strategy for Hino Australia.

The Hino stand will feature a traditional cab chassis with an aluminium van body as well as a walk-through van with two versions of the Dutro Z-EV. Hino also offers customers a traditional light truck-style cab chassis version to which they can mount their application-specific body.

Daniel Petrovski stated: "The Dutro Z-EV has been in production in Japan for over a year, and customer demand in Japan has been stronger than expected. The design is particularly clever, with a compact 50kW electric motor mounted under the cab driving the front wheels."

"A low-profile lithium-ion battery is located under the vehicle and sits between and along the sides of the chassis rails, allowing for an ultra-low floor and cargo area. The ultra-low floor makes it easier for operators to move around the vehicle to load and unload cargo, and importantly, to get in and out of the vehicle," Petrovski added.

Hino Australia is currently in discussions with Hino Motors Ltd. regarding the future introduction of the Dutro Z-EV; however, the Hybrid Electric remains the most appropriate low-emission solution for the Australian market. Additionally, the Hino stand will feature a prototype of the heavy-duty Profia Z-FCV, which was developed in collaboration with Hino's parent company, Toyota.

The Hino stand will also showcase its partner companies that work with customers on the efficient integration of zero-emission transport solutions into their businesses, resulting in increased productivity and a reduced environmental footprint. CUBE-LINX advises and provides guidance to Hino customers on the successful introduction of zero-emissions commercial electric vehicles and peripheral charging equipment installation and management. NEXT Logistics Japan aims to solve logistical issues with an open framework of shipping, logistics, information, and finance with a shared goal of transporting more cargo with fewer drivers and trucks.

Petrovski concluded: "The Hino stand will display innovative mobility solutions which are available today, and it will continue our long history of leadership in the delivery of sustainable transport solutions both globally and in Australia."