Isuzu introduces 3 ELF-line models in Mexico On February 13, Isuzu introduced 3 new ELF-line trucks in Mexico, which includes the ELF 400, ELF 500, and ELF 600 models. The vehicles are equipped with the P700 cabin, that optimizes aerodynamics and improves ergonomics. The design offers an improved interior space with an optimal passenger experience by maximizing functionality. In the future, the cabin is expected to be integrated into the rest of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

Isuzu Motors to introduce N-Series Elf EV truck in South Africa On August 9, ISUZU Motors announced that it is planning to introduce the new ISUZU N-Series Elf EV truck in South Africa. The new ISUZU N-Series Elf EV truck features advanced battery technology, offering extended range, high performance and shorter charging times. The vehicle is equipped with telematics, enhancing fleet management. The vehicle also offers some key features, includ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/12

ZF to increase production of CeTrax lite electric CV drive for ISUZU ELF EV ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has produced the CeTrax lite electric commercial vehicle drive for the latest generation ISUZU light distributor truck, the ELF EV. The first thousand units of CeTrax lite electric CV drive have been produced after the start of volume production in April 2023. The ramp-up in volume production was steeper than planned following the increasing dem...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/27

evelop vehicles with various power sources, not only BEVs and FCEVs but also those run on Carbon Neutral Fuel, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and e-Fuel. At the press conference in Thailand, Isuzu also showcased 4 models, including Isuzu D-Max EV Concept, Isuzu D-Max Hi-Lander 4-door MHEV, Isuzu Elf EV, and Isuzu Elf FCEV. (From Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Thailand press release on March 19, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/20

cle since September 2014. UD Trucks, which became a subsidiary of Isuzu in 2021, has been strengthening collaboration with the parent company and changed its product strategy accordingly. The Kazet’s base vehicle will be switched from Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus’s “Canter” to the Isuzu “Elf”. The representative version of the Kazet is priced at JPY 6,328,300 (including consumption tax). (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/21

Isuzu starts development of range extender module for Elf light-duty electric truck Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) has started the development of a “range extender module” that consists of components such as a power generation engine and a fuel tank for its “Elf” light-duty truck. To improve usability, the module will be able to be used with a drive battery module for replaceable battery trucks. Isuzu will combine a compact engine, auxiliar...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/12

ments for parking space and safety across Japan. e-Mobility Power will make the charging service a new source of profit and improve convenience to help EV trucks to come into wide use. EV trucks that are now covered are Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation’s eCanter, Isuzu Motors Limited’s Elf EV, and Hino Motors, Ltd.’s Dutro EV, which have an overall length of 5 meters or less. The company will gradually increase models to be covered...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/17

Kasai Kogyo high-performance heat insulator adopted in Isuzu ELF Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Kasai Kogyo) announced that its newly developed high-performance insulator was adopted in the Isuzu ELF. Compared to its conventional products, the heat insulation and the sound absorption performances have been improved by about 110% and up to 120% respectively. Additionally, it achieves up to 105% sound insulation performance under in-vehicle conditions. The...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/24

Mobility Show” that represents the future of mobility. At the show, four leading heavy-duty vehicle makers and emerging companies will introduce technologies and services for the resolution of logistic issues and the reduction of carbon emissions. Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) will display its “ELF mio” light-duty truck that is allowed to be operated by drivers with a Japanese Class-1 driver’s license. The ELF mio will be proposed as a me...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/17

r a range of up to 75-100 km per charge, with max speed of 60-70 km while the extended range model can offer 100-120 km per charge and top speed of 70-75 km. The scooter can be charged from 0-90% in 3 hoursIts features include 6-inch TFT digital instrument display with on-board calling, navigation, elf-diagnosis/auto repair, regenerative braking, a 38 AMP controller, detachable batteries with all-LED lighting, circuitry, reverse assist, cruise co...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/03

Isuzu to launch “ELF mio” light-duty truck in Japan by summer 2024 Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) announced that it will release the “ELF mio” light-duty truck that is allowed to be operated by drivers with a Japanese Class-1 driver’s license by the summer of 2024. Drivers who only have a Class-1 driver’s license will be allowed to operate the ELF mio, which will weigh less than 3.5 tons (GVW). With the new model that is intended to sup...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/29

ember 5 (general public days), at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo, Japan). This is the first joint exhibition between the two brands.Isuzu’s fuel cell powered heavy-duty truck GIGA FUEL CELL will be shown to the public for the first time. The vehicle has been jointly developed by Honda Motor and Isuzu.The ELF EV is Isuzu’s first mass-produced EV, joining the lineup in conjunction with the light-duty truck ELF (N-Series in some markets) full model chan...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/28

JFE Steel topology optimization technology contributes to Isuzu Elf weight reduction and cab design method JFE Steel Corporation (JFE Steel) announced that its JFE topology optimization technology, which optimizes part shapes and joining positions, has been adopted as a design method for the cab of Isuzu Motors Ltd.’s (Isuzu's) Elf light-duty truck. This is the first time that JFE's topology optimization technology has been applied to the cab o...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/08

Hitachi Astemo supplies wide-angle stereo camera sensing system for Isuzu Elf Hitachi Astemo Co. Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) announced that its sensing system utilizing a wide-angle stereo camera has been adopted for the new Isuzu Elf. This sensing system uses a 120-degree wide-angle stereo camera. By combining the wide-angle stereo camera with detection information from millimeter-wave radar, a widely adopted safety feature for trucks, and implementin...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/21

more than 10 years, where the main parts such as powertrains and automotive batteries are modularized (composite parts). Isuzu will first establish a track record of the use of the new approach to the development of light- and medium-duty vehicles and eventually apply it to heavy-duty vehicles. The Elf light-duty truck and Forward medium-duty truck, which were fully redesigned in March 2023, are the first models to which the new approach is appli...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/22

ial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT), which is financed by Toyota Motor Corporation, Isuzu Motors Limited, and others, as well as logistics companies. At the ceremony, participants saw off two light-duty FC electric trucks. The light-duty FC electric trucks introduced are the Isuzu Elf equipped with Toyota’s fuel cell system. The truck offers a maximum payload of less than 3 tons and a maximum speed of 80 km/hour. It can carry ...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/16

JTEKT’s new electric power steering type control actuator adopted for all-new Isuzu “Elf” JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) announced that it has developed a “column type electric power steering (C-EPS) control actuator” that contributes to light-duty truck advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs) by applying an electric power steering technology, which has been adopted for Isuzu Motors Limited’s new “Elf” and “Elf EV”. JTEKT develo...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/27

ehicle Solutions (CVS) division has started series production of a new CeTrax lite electric central drive in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The technology has already received orders from Asia and the Americas. One of the first customers, the Japanese manufacturer ISUZU will install the drive in its new ELF EV. It is designed for light commercial vehicles up to 7.5 Tons. It has a peak performance of 150 kW and a torque of 1,500 Nm. The optimized compa...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/12

magnet synchronous motor in which the amount of heavy rare earth metal usage is decreased to less than 1% in 2025. Heavy rare earth metals are particularly scarce among rare earth elements. Isuzu Motors Limited has adopted an induction motor that does not include a permanent magnet for the all-new Elf electric vehicle. Rare earth elements used in Japan are dependent on China, which poses a geopolitical risk, and the Japanese OEMs will reduce the...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/29

Isuzu launches all-new Elf light-duty truck in Japan On March 7, 2023, Isuzu Motors Limited launched the all-new Elf light-duty truck (N-Series in overseas markets) in Japan.The new model lineup now includes Elf EV, a first mass-produced Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for Isuzu. The Elf EV is offered only for lease sales.As for the major improvements implemented in the all-new Elf, the interior and exterior are fully renewed under the concept of ...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/08