e launched a joint initiative to explore and validate the integration of XBW and SDV technologies. As part of this collaboration, MFTBC and REE Automotive plan to jointly build a Proof of Concept (PoC) vehicle within one year, merging the technologies of REE’s P7-C EV chassis to MFTBC’s current eCanter model. In parallel, MFTBC will continue evaluating REE’s technologies as a potential partner for further future technology collaborations Wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

trate its vision for the future of transportation—one that enhances the efficiency of commercial vehicles and logistics. Mitsubishi Fuso will unveil the COBODI (Connected Load Body), a new and unique 'smart body' and 'digital solution' concept, at JMS 2025. This concept will be showcased on an “eCanter”, the first series-produced all-electric light duty truck in Japan originally launched in 2017. The concept connects smart, human-centric bo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

and São João do Meriti, along the Via Dutra highway, without intermediate charging, arriving with 30% battery remaining. The test showcased the highest range recorded by an electric truck in Brazil to date. The company also revealed it will begin customer trials with both the eActros and the FUSO eCanter—light-duty electric trucks already in use in Asia and Europe. These zero-emission models will be integrated into operations of companies suc...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

GIIAS 2025: Mitsubishi Fuso Indonesia presents eCanter mobile charging truck and new Fighter-X tractor head On July 23, 2025, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso commercial vehicles in Indonesia, is celebrating 55 years of operations at GIIAS 2025, carrying the theme “True Business Mainstay,” highlighting its long-standing support for the nation’s logistics and economic development. At the e...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

EV trucks travel approximately 210 km round-trip between Kyoto and Kansai International Airport (Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture) and passing through Murata Manufacturing’s logistics center. This is the first initiative in the electronic parts industry, they claim. The two companies will use the eCanter EV trucks of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, which have a full-charge range of 120 kilometers. To drive this route, the truck requi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

rban construction transport. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks featured the versatile Unimog, the off-road-capable Zetros, and the eEconic, addressing specific construction challenges. FUSO, another Daimler Truck brand, had a separate presence at the fair and showcased its Canter (ICE) and eCanter models suitable for various construction and landscaping tasks. The overarching theme at BAUMA 2025 was the industry’s commitment to alterna...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus to reuse electric truck batteries as storage batteries Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus) announced that it will conduct a demonstration test that reuses batteries used in its eCanter electric truck as storage batteries. The company will start the test using Kyoto Muko City’s official vehicles from February, in collaboration with Connexx Systems Corporation (Connexx Systems, S...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

MFTBC repurposes eCanter batteries for energy storage systems with EV chargers On January 28, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced that it will conduct a demonstration of its Battery 2nd Life initiative starting from February 2025. Under this initiative, the company plans to repurpose used batteries from its electric light-duty eCanter trucks to build energy storage systems. MFTBC will jointly conduct the demonstration with...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

cially for diesel and biodiesel options, alongside increasing electrification efforts. This initiative follows a BRL 2.4 billion program completed in 2022, which modernized production to comply with Proconve P8 emissions standards. The company also introduced electric truck models, eActros and Fuso eCanter, at the 2024 Fenatran event, where Puchert emphasized that regional testing could inform future production plans. Additionally, he stressed th...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter e-truck officially launched in Singapore On September 25, 2024, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation announced that it has officially launched the all-electric light-duty eCanter truck in Singapore and has delivered the first unit to a local customer. In Singapore, the truck is available in 4 variants with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 5-8.55 tons. Wheelbase length ranges from 2.5 meters to 4.45 meters, and the truc...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

IAA Transportation 2024: Daimler Trucks to start mass production of eActros 600 and launch TruckCharge brand in Europe On September 15, Daimler Trucks announced that it will be showcasing the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the new Actros L, FUSO eCanter, and the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 at IAA Transportation 2024, in Hannover, Germany. The eActros 600 features a battery capacity of over 600 kWh and a new electric drive axle, offering a range of 500 km on...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI), together with PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), participated in the inauguration of the second PT Pos Indonesia (PosIND) outlet, East Kalimantan, on August 19.  On this occasion, PosIND introduced 2 EV models, the Mitsubishi L100 EV and the FUSO eCanter, which are planned to be used as part of PosIND's daily operations, marking its step in supporting the development of modern and sustainable p...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

MFTBC begins EV truck battery swapping demonstration on public roads with Yamato Transport and Ample On August 9, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced that it will start an EV truck battery-swapping demonstration on public roads in Kyoto, Japan from August 2024. MFTBC’s electric light-duty “eCanter” truck equipped with Ample’s swappable battery modules are being used for the demonstration. eCanter’s batteries will...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

GIIAS 2024: MFTBC starts sales of light-duty eCanter e-truck in Indonesia Announced on July 22, 2024, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has begun sales of the light-duty eCanter electric truck in Indonesia with the first unit delivered to customer PT Yusen Logistics Indonesia, at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), held from July 18 to 28. The Indonesian eCanter comes with an M-sized battery, a gross vehicle we...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

Daimler Truck to introduce updated FUSO Canter and eCanter models for summer 2024 in Europe On May 14, Daimler Truck announced that FUSO would update the Canter light truck (6.0 t, 7.5 t, and 8.55 t variants) with a redesigned interior, standard safety features, and enhanced comfort as standard. The fully electric eCanter also receives updates and more variants, increasing its application range. The new models will launch in Europe in summer 2024...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/15

Mitsubishi Fuso launches all-electric light-duty truck eCanter in Turkey On May 2, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation launched FUSO’s all-electric light-duty eCanter in Turkey, collaborating with local partner, TEMSA. The launch ceremony was held in TEMSA’s production facility in Adana, Turkey. The vehicle will be manufactured in Mitsubishi Fuso’s Tramagal plant in Portugal and imported as BU (built-up) trucks in Turkey. The vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/02

ons for the purchase or lease of RIZON Trucks, with provinces such as British Columbia and Quebec offering additional incentives. To announce RIZON's entrance to the Canadian market, it will be exhibiting at Truck World on April 18-20 in Mississauga, Ontario. The RIZON brand and its Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter-derived trucks were first announced to the public for during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in May 2023, in Anaheim, California....

News  Updated at: 2024/04/18

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles to launch battery-electric truck eCanter On April 17, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) announced the launch of the all-electric light-duty truck next-generation eCanter in the Indian market. The light-duty electric truck will be launched in the market within the upcoming six to twelve months. The next generation eCanter will have more than 40 variants between 4.25 and 8.55 tons and numerous body options.D...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/17

Mitsubishi Fuso Indonesia to launch eCanter e-truck in July 2024; notes sales of 33,283 units in 2023 On March 14, 2024, PT. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) announced that Mitsubishi Fuso has continued to lead the commercial vehicle segment in Indonesia for 53 years, as its retail sales reached 33,283 units in 2023 (down 13.3% from 2022). In 2023, commercial vehicle market in Indonesia experienced quite volatile dynamics and a decline in de...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/18

s will support customers such as transportation operators particularly in formulating road maps for the attainment of carbon neutrality (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to virtually zero) across their business activities. This service can be used by customers who purchased Mitsubishi Fuso’s eCanter electric truck as well as users of other models. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 6, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/06