ement for the commercialization of autonomous driving and local development with companies such as Isuzu, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co., Ltd. (Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu), Mitsubishi Corporation, and Aisan Technology Co., Ltd (Aisan Technology). In the demonstration test, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu will operate the “ERGA” autonomous bus developed by Isuzu, and Aisan Technology will adjust and integrate systems. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on D...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

Yokohama Rubber’s 507U tire adopted by Isuzu for electric route bus The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced that its “507U” tire has been selected for Isuzu Motors Limited’s “ERGA EV” electric route bus as original equipment. The 507U tire, which is expected to be used for electric buses, features the durability and wear resistance improved for barrier-free curb stones. It also has Yokohama Rubber’s original “E+...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

Tokyo Radiator supplies radiator products for Isuzu Erga EV Tokyo Radiator Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Radiator) announced that its radiator products have been adopted for the Isuzu Erga, the first BEV public route bus with a fully flat-floor design. As part of its growth strategy in its mid-term business plan announced in May 2021, the company has been developing of heat exchanger products for new energy vehicles (NEVs) to help realize a carbon-neutra...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

Bridgestone to supply G623 Rib Lug tire for Isuzu ERGA EV low-floor public bas Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced that it will supply the G623 Rib Lug tire for the Isuzu ERGA EV, a low-floor electric public bus, as original equipment. The tire size adopted is 275/70R22.5 148/145J. Tires for public buses tend to have uneven wear due to frequent acceleration, deceleration, and turning in city traffic. The G623 optimizes ground contact ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13

Isuzu launches Japan’s first BEV flat-floor route bus, ERGA EV On May 28 Isuzu Motors Limited announced that it is launching the first of a series of battery electric vehicle (BEV) flat-floor route buses, ERGA EV (short wheelbase urban model), in Japan. The bus made its world premiere at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, held in October-November last year.  The ERGA EV is the first bus in Japan with a fully flat-floor design. By locating the batte...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/28

Isuzu to provide vehicle for Kanachu and Hiratsuka City’s level-2 autonomous driving bus service demonstration Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) has joined an autonomous driving vehicle demonstration project led by Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co., Ltd. (Kanachu, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Hiratsuka City, and other partners. Isuzu will provide a large-sized route bus, the Erga, and verify the level-2 autonomous driving vehicle's capacity with adva...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/23

Isuzu presents world premiere of BEV flat-floor route bus ERGA EV at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 On October 25, Isuzu Motors announced the unveiling of the world premiere of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) flat-floor route bus, ERGA EV, at Japan Mobility Show 2023 (JMS 2023) at Tokyo Big Sight. ERGA EV is the first BEV flat-floor route bus developed by Isuzu, and the launch of the vehicle in Japan is planned for the end of FY2024 (ending March 31...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/27

th an AT. The company expects that inquiries for the T Model AT will increase for safety and fuel efficiency improvements, and will focus on further sales expansion. The T Model has been adopted by large buses such as Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation’s Aero Star, Isuzu Motors Limited’s Erga, and Hino Motors, Ltd.’s Blue Ribbon. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 14, 2019)...

News  Updated at: 2019/11/14

ZF to supply axles for hybrid articulated buses in Japan ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF), a German automotive parts supplier, announced on June 25 that its axles have been adopted by the Isuzu Erga Duo and Hino Blue Ribbon hybrid articulated buses. These models were jointly developed by Isuzu Motors Limited and Hino Motors, Ltd., and will be the first hybrid articulated buses made in Japan. The products adopted are front, center, and rear axles (RL75A...

News  Updated at: 2019/06/27

Isuzu's Erga Hybrid undergoes first full redesign in six years On April 13 Isuzu Motors Limited announced that the all-new Erga Hybrid large route bus, which has undergone its first full redesign in about 6 years, went on sale on the same day. The all-new Erga Hybrid complies with Japan's 2016 exhaust gas regulations and features a new body and hybrid system. With the revamped body, the new hybrid bus offers a more spacious cabin, as well as enha...

News  Updated at: 2018/04/16