ned for scenarios such as ports, steel mills, railway freight yards, and logistics transportation. It is equipped with a 400-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a dual-motor combined output power of 610 kW. Skyworth also displayed the Skyworth G18 pure electric sanitation vehicle, Skyworth Urban Elf, Skyworth Hongtu V9, and Skyworth Hongtu X. The five models showcased fully demonstrate Skyworth Auto's overall strategy of combining new energy p...

News  Updated at: 2026/09/15

Isuzu’s new U.S. plant to begin operations in early 2027, starting with gasoline vehicles It has been reported that Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) plans to begin production at its new plant in South Carolina, USA, in early 2027. While the new plant was previously planned to start production with electric vehicle (EV) trucks, the company has shifted to starting with the production of gasoline vehicles based on a slowdown in the U.S. EV market. Dem...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/24

IAA Transportation 2026: Skyworth, China, announces global premiere of Z9 autonomous truck On August 14, Skyworth Auto announced that it will present five next-generation commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026, under the theme of “SMART ECOSYSTEM FOR NEW ERA”.  The exhibition will also mark the global premiere of the Skyworth Z9 Intelligent Autonomous Heavy Truck. With a new design language inspired by Across the Universe, Z9 repres...

News  Updated at: 2026/08/17

Isuzu and Toyota to jointly develop Japan's first mass-produced light-duty FC truck On April 15, Isuzu Motor and Toyota Motor announced that they have agreed to collaborate on the development toward the mass production of a next-generation light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric truck. This vehicle is based on Isuzu's "ELF EV" BEV light-duty truck launched in 2023 and combines Toyota's new fuel cell system (3rd-generation FC system). Both companies wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

fy the effect of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and economic feasibility. During the partnership period through 2030, they will identify best measures for each environment, including operational structures for charging, and decarbonization technologies other than EVs. From February, two “Elf EV” electric cargo trucks were introduced to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport, Ota Ward, Tokyo), which operates on a 24-hour basis, a...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Mercedes-Benz unveils ELF experimental charging vehicle, showcase future of smart EV charging On October 9, Mercedes-Benz showcased the ELF experimental charging vehicle. It is designed for local carbon dioxide-free driving, smart charging, and resource efficiency, representing a new step toward greener mobility. The company aims to make charging efficient, intelligent, and eco-friendly by developing advanced solutions for homes, workplaces, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

Isuzu begins to supply Kuzer light-duty to UD Trucks for international markets On July 7, Isuzu Motors Limited announced its starting of supplying Kuzer light-duty trucks for international markets to UD Trucks. Since June 2025, UD Trucks has transitioned to the new Kuzer manufactured by Isuzu and has been selling it in Malaysia. The new Kuzer for Malaysia is a light-duty truck with a GVW of 7.5 or 8.5 tons, which was based on Isuzu’s light-duty...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

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

enger cars thus far, has started covering electric trucks (EV trucks). The company has prepared 274 charging points such as convenience stores, gas stations, and home-center stores that satisfy requirements 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...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/17

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

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

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

Isuzu to apply I-MACS light- and medium-duty commercial vehicle development approach to heavy-duty commercial vehicles Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) plans to apply the Isuzu Modular Architecture and Component Standard (I-MACS), a new development approach for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles, to heavy-duty commercial vehicles in the future. This is because the need to meet regional needs and improve development efficiency at the same time...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/22

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

ZF starts series production of CeTrax lite electric central drive ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its Commercial Vehicle 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...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/12

nent 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...

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