Proposing new approaches of working for long-haul driver
With the concept of Creating new ways of working for the long-haul driver enabling them to feel safe, secure and stimulated, a model’s been developed specially for the show to depict a futuristic distribution network.
By linking the similarities in connected and platooning trucks to marine mammals that navigate through ultrasonic sound waves and their unique swimming formation, a shark-inspired bio design was created to illustrate an image of a mighty robot. Its exterior is designed organically with a sharp-nose cabin vital to let it cut through the wind, which is contrasted by a sturdy aero device around it.
Inside the cabin, a layer design is employed enabling to adjust the layout of a dashboard when switching between manual and autonomous driving. Seats can come together in the center for pleasurable driving and comfort.
A further evolution in Isuzu's flagship model
In addition to the latest advanced safety feature, GIGA’s boosted the existing feature aiming to alleviate driver fatigue. By improving these features in tandem, it’s stepped up to the next level of performance. All contributes to driving safety: Pre-crash brake capable of detecting pedestrians and bicycles, a safety measure which avoids accidents when turning at intersections, Blind Spot Monitoring that assists safe lane changes, LED headlights which vary light distribution for maximum visibility, etc.
To reduce driver fatigue GIGA is renewed with a cruise control system which uses a millimeter-wave radar to measure the distance from a preceding vehicle in order to follow safely at all speeds, a newly-designed high roof cabin, etc.
MIMAMORI to analyze the state of the vehicle is too beefed up and it now checks and monitors the safety features providing the customer with peace-of-mind uptime.
The first hybrid articulated bus made in Japan enabling safe and secure mass transit
Isuzu and Hino jointly developed Japan’s first hybrid articulated bus.
Not only it efficiently transports a great many people, but also its hybrid system responds to the need to reduce environmental burdens.
Moreover, EDSS (Emergency Driving Stop System), built into the transit bus for the first time in the world, decelerates and brings it to a stop by pressing an emergency button when a passenger or crew member detects something wrong with the driver.
Further, the bus is loaded with new technologies jointly developed to support a Advanced Rapid Transit (ART): Precise Docking Control which automatically aligns the bus with the bus stop, Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC) which automatically accelerates and decelerates with regard to preceding vehicles’ speed changes via vehicle-to-vehicle communication with the preceding vehicles, Visual Support System which detects moving obstacles outside the vehicle, etc.
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Specifications may differ from actual vehicles on display.
Isuzu's vision for the delivery trucks of tomorrow created with customers
ELF EV Walk-through Van, next-gen light delivery vehicle.
On top of being environmentally conscious such as zero emissions, quiet operation, etc., it takes advantage of the EV architecture which allows for a walk-through structure to provide better working conditions for drivers and optimize efficiency in collection and delivery. A swivel seat on a driver-side makes it easy for the driver to get in and out of the vehicle.
In respect to safety, a combination of a digital mirror system (CMS*1) which covers a wider range of view than any conventional mirrors together with 3D Surround Multiview*2 that provides a 3D vehicle periphery monitoring secures safety for the driver and surroundings.
- *1: Camera monitoring system
- *2: Omnidirectional monitor
Connected trucks and smart trucks
New model ELF revamped for better running, stopping and connection.
A new engine 4JZ1 fitted with urea SCR has made it possible to achieve both compliance to the Japan’s PPNLT emissions standards and top-of-the-diesel-class fuel efficiency (driving). *1
A suite of advanced safety features, such as pre-crash brake system supported by stereo cameras with superior forward obstacle detection, comes as a standard (Stopping). *2
Vehicle conditions are remotely monitored through a connected technology (connecting) and PREISM, employing predictive analytics over real-time data for maintenance to be performed by an authorized Isuzu dealer, is now available.
- *1: In reference to Japan’s fuel efficiency standards for heavy duty vehicles. Except certain 4WD models. Data dated August 2019, sourced by Isuzu.
- *2: Except some models
Clean and economical solutions that capitalize on technology
4JZ1, most advanced diesel engine featuring both compliance to the latest emissions standards and top-class fuel efficiency.
4JJ1, a leading diesel engine that is part of D-CORE (Next-generation, highly-efficient diesel engine series) was developed for ELF 2007 model onwards. With ELF 2018 model, D-CORE further evolved and became a basis for the new engine 4JZ1, specially developed for commercial vehicles.
In addition to significantly revamping the engine performance as a whole, an innovative package layout is employed so that it enables to position Diesel Particulate Defuser (DPD) close-coupled to the engine. It not only has achieved both compliance to the Japan’s Post Post New Long Term (PPNLT) emissions standards and optimal fuel efficiency, but also offers a lineup of engines with high output, etc. to respond to the market needs.
