put torque when the output shaft is fixed) is around 1.7~2.1:1; if it is high, a larger gear ratio can be used at the torque converter, but the moment of inertia also increases. For heavy-duty SUV applications, a ratio of 2.4:1 is also used.   It is also possible to replace the torque converter itself with a multi-plate clutch instead of a lock-up mechanism, in which case the lock-up mechanism becomes unnecessary. Mercedes-Benz has been selling ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

u Motors Limited (Isuzu), Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu), exhibited a fuel cell powered light-duty truck at the Smart Logistics Expo.   The fuel cell (FC) light-duty truck is based on the Isuzu Elf and was converted to a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) by installing a Toyota Mirai FC stack, a Toyota Sora FC bus drive motor, and other components.   T...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/07

HEV PHEV Canada Windsor 2022 LG Michigan LiB 16kWh Stellantis Dodge RAM 1500 REV BEV U.S. Sterling Heights, MI 2024 LG Michigan LiB 168 / 229kWh NMC 800 Stellantis Jeep Avenger Electric BEV Poland Tychy 2023 CATL LiB 54kWh NMC811 102 cells 377 Stellantis Jeep Compass 4xe PHEV Italy Melfy 2020 LiB 11.4kWh Stellantis Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE PHEV U.S. Detroit, MI 2022 Samsung USA LiB 17.3kWh 400 49.5 Stellantis Jeep Rene...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

areas that generate significant heat has the advantage of enabling effective cooling.   Gears and motors, for which oil has traditionally been used as a lubricant, are being integrated into the e-Axle, and the lubricant is increasingly being used for cooling purposes.   For oil cooling, some are self-cooled, using only natural cooling from the case with oil circulating inside the e-Axle and no coolant, while others use a coolant-cooled water ja...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/22

EHPS is limited to luxury cars and sports models.   Electric power steering (EPS)   Electric power steering systems are divided into three types depending on the position of the electric motor. The disadvantage of electric power steering is poor steering return, which hinders safe driving, so "self-centering function" and "force feedback actuator (FFA)" have been developed together. Three types Column-assist type (C-EPS): For mini-cars and c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/08

ng (Hino standard battery pack image model). “Dutro Z EV" electric truck Cab chassis model with flat cargo area Hino standard battery pack concept. The capacity is 70kWh. The lithium-ion battery is manufactured by BYD (BYD Co. Ltd.).   Isuzu: Battery storage system for the “Elf mio EV” electric truck   Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Isuzu) developed an electric truck that can be driven with a standard driver's license to address t...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/10

ned for 2025. It will be launched in select mainland Europe markets such as Norway, followed by the UK, Australia, Thailand, and other countries based on market needs and the maturity of EV charging infrastructure.   Another 100% electric commercial vehicle showcased at Isuzu's booth was the Isuzu ELF EV, which has already been launched in Japan. Developed with “Isuzu Modular Architecture and Component Standard: I-MACS” approach and the Cent...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/26

he type of prime mover (engine or motor). The three major exhibitors concentrated almost exclusively on BEVs and FCEVs.   List of commercial vehicles on display Prime mover Brand Category Commercial release date Model Vehicle shape/bodywork Photo Overview BEV Isuzu Light-duty truck Being sold Elf EV Aluminum van ー Commercial vehicles display Prototype Elf EV Bare chassis Other section Modified vehicle for battery replacement system Evis...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/29

nologies because the main focus of the event was on concept cars and new models by automakers. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. exhibited its driverless taxi service business in central Tokyo starting from early 2026, and the Cruise Origin vehicle that will be used for this business among General Motors, its self-driving unit, Cruise, and Honda. In addition, efforts to conduct field testing equivalent to Level 4 autonomous driving for commercial vehicles, w...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/10

MiEV BEV Japan  Mizushima Plant 2011 LEJ LiB 16.0kWh Prismatic 330 Mitsubishi Motors Eclipse Cross PHEV PHEV Japan Okazaki Plant 2020 LEJ LiB 13.8kWh Prismatic LMO 80 cells 300 46.0 Mitsubishi Motors Outlander PHEV PHEV Japan Okazaki Plant 2021 AESC LiB 20kWh Pouch NMC 96 cells 350 Isuzu Elf EV BEV Japan Fujisawa 2023 LG LiB 20kWh×5 Prismatic Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus eCanter BEV Japan Kawasaki Plant 2023 CATL LiB 41kWh×3 P...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

of EHPS is limited to luxury cars and sports models. Electric power steering (EPS):   Electric power steering systems are divided into three types depending on the position of the electric motor. The disadvantage of electric power steering is poor steering return, which hinders safe driving, so "self-centering function" and "force feedback actuator (FFA)" have been developed together. Three types Column-assist type (C-EPS): For mini-cars and c...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/09/07

tage-applied areas that generate significant heat has the advantage of enabling effective cooling.   Gears and motors, for which oil has traditionally been used as a lubricant, are being integrated into the e-Axle, and are increasingly being used for cooling purposes.   For oil cooling, some are self-cooled, using only natural cooling from the case with oil circulating inside the e-Axle and no coolant, while others use a water-cooled water jack...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/08/02

ntrol technology with AD and ADAS. The use of four-wheel control technology, which continuously controls the vehicle from the normal range to its limit, is expected to reduce damage when accidents are unavoidable.   Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) introduced various ADAS technologies installed in its ELF light-duty truck. Lane keep assist, all-speed adaptive cruise control, traffic sign-linked speed limiter, front blind spot monitor, driver abnorma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/07/19

nd generation), in which NC titanium material is used, were also exhibited at the Expo.   Tatsuno orporation: Hydrogen filling equipment, hydrogen filler nozzles   Tatsuno Corporation (Tatsuno) exhibited high-pressure hydrogen gas dispensers, nozzles, and Coriolis flow meters.   The Hydrogen-NX self-serve dispenser provides cashless operation. With a built-in external POS (point-of-sale) machine, it can be easily operated via touch panel from ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/07

oltage-applied areas that generate significant heat has the advantage of enabling effective cooling.  Gears and motors, for which oil has traditionally been used as a lubricant, are being integrated into the e-Axle, and are increasingly being used for cooling purposes.  For oil cooling, some are self-cooled, using only natural cooling from the case with oil circulating inside the e-Axle and no coolant, while others use a water-cooled water jack...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/09/02

o Headquarters Business Trends: Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Automotive Systems have mainly supplied 4WD electric drive motors to Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda. In addition, the companies have supplied drive motors for hybrid vehicles to GM in the U.S., GM in China (SAIC), Ford, and in Japan to Isuzu (for Elf Hybrid), but in each case Hitachi supplied only a portion of the respective customers’ electric vehicles, and this supply of motors did not beco...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/09/02

s already been introduced in Japan, and other EVs at the modification level can be seen. Large The BYD K7, K8 and K9 are already in operation in Japan. Other large electrified buses can be found at the modification level.   EV models of light- and medium-duty trucks Vehicle name Dutro Z EV Elf EV eCanter Reference: Canter Production period Scheduled to be launched in early summer 2022. Production scheduled in 2022 2017 Production volum...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/08/24

bishi Pajero Sport, Colt L300, Xpander Cross (2019-) Mitsubishi Fuso PT. Krama Yudha Ratu Motors (KRM) Jakarta 160,000 71,158 Fuso Colt Diesel (Canter), Fighter PT. Trijaya Union Tangerang 840 1,576 Fuso bus chassis Isuzu P.T. Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia (IAMI) Karawang 52,000 24,446 Panther, Elf (N-Series), Forward (F-Series), Giga, Traga (D-MAX based) Wuling PT. SGMW Motor Indonesia Cikarang 120,000 24,980 Wuling Confero S, Cortez, Form...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/08/25

anufacturing and sales in 2022.   Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Automotive Systems have mainly supplied 4WD electric drive motors to Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda. In addition, the company has supplied drive motors for hybrid vehicles to GM in the U.S., GM in China (SAIC), Ford, and in Japan to Isuzu (for Elf Hybrid), but in each case Hitachi supplied only a portion of the respective customers’ electric vehicles, and this supply of motors did not beco...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/04/20

Tokyo Motor Show 2019: Environmental solutions of commercial vehicle manufacturers Trucks such as HEV, EV, and CNG vehicles from Hino, Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, UD Trucks Summary Environmentally-friendly vehicles of commercial vehicle manufacturers - Summary by powertrains Hino: Mobility concept “FlatFormer”, and Profia Hybrid J-Bus: Articulated bus connected to a large hybrid bus Isuzu: ELF EV and HEV, CNG truck, and LNG road test vehicles Mi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/11/15