Isuzu 2015 Annual Report Download - page 5

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Annual Report 2015
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Major Press Releases
November 13, 2014
Isuzu Launches Redesigned ELF Light-duty Truck Model
in Japan delivers best fuel economy of any light-duty
diesel truck*
In addition to engine improvements and revamped transmission
gear ratios, the new ELF delivers even better fuel economy thanks to
the inclusion as standard equipment in major models of Isuzu’s Eco-stop
system for turning the engine on and off, together with a new Econo
mode. The result of these technologies is the best fuel economy of any
light-duty diesel truck.* Thanks to these improvements, purchasers of
new Eco-stop equipped 2- to 3-ton models are exempt from taxes such as
the automobile weight and excise taxes (except 4WD models with a GVW
of 5 tons or greater).
January 29, 2015
Isuzu Launches Redesigned ELGA Hybrid Heavy-duty
Route Bus in Japan
Isuzu’s ELGA Hybrid heavy-duty route bus is a low-pollution vehicle
that delivers fuel-efficient performance by means of motor-driven
operation, engine-assist operation, and efficient energy recovery during
low-speed driving, as well as low-CO 2 /low-emissions operation. Thanks
in part to its 7.8-liter 6HK1-TCC diesel engine, which delivers excellent
environmental performance, the bus has earned low-emissions vehicle
certification, making it 100% exempt from automobile excise and weight
taxes when purchased new.
April 10, 2015
Isuzu Launches Redesigned ELF Hybrid Light-duty Truck
in Japan
The newly-designed model adds an EV mode that makes possible
quiet operation using only its electric motors. In addition to an improved
engine, the new ELF Hybrid features a Smart Glide+e system that can
be used to aid fuel-efficient driving across a larger range of operating
conditions, enabling drivers to take better advantage of its hybrid
functionality. As a result, the vehicle has earned low-emissions vehicle
certification, making it exempt from both automobile weight and excise
taxes when purchased new.
Business-related
September 26, 2014
Isuzu Signs Agreement with GM to Jointly Develop
Next-Generation Midsize Pickup
Based on a long history of cooperation and trust, Isuzu and GM
(General Motors Corporation) will leverage their extensive know-how and
technologies to develop the next-generation midsize pickup to match
customer needs. The joint team will also leverage synergies and common
components to enable further reductions in cost.
March 9, 2015
Fujitsu and Isuzu Agree on Joint Development of Next-
generation Automotive Systems
Fujitsu Limited and Isuzu will develop commercial vehicle systems
that take advantage of their respective strengths through joint research
designed to help deal with the shift in energy sources, improve driving
safety, and reduce driver workload. The companies anticipate that the
systems will find use in future vehicles. With demand growing in recent
years for environmental measures to reduce CO 2 emissions, as well as
driver-assist measures to help make safer driving possible, the companies
will work to develop safe, environmentally-friendly, next-generation
automotive systems by utilizing and combining Fujitsu’s state-of-the-
art information and communications technology (ICT) with Isuzu’s
commercial vehicle experience and expertise.
June 15, 2015
Isuzu and GM Enter Commercial Vehicle Collaboration
Agreement in the U.S.
Isuzu will produce low cab forward models for GM, based on the Isuzu
N-Series (ELF in Japan). The vehicles will be distributed by participating
Chevrolet dealers in the U.S. market starting in 2016. To strengthen the
product lineup, GM will continue to produce and supply the 6.0L V8
gasoline engine and six-speed transmission for Isuzu gasoline-powered
low cab forward trucks.
Product-related
October 28, 2014
Isuzu Launches Redesigned FORWARD Medium-duty
Trucks and GIGA Heavy-duty Trucks in Japan
The new FORWARD is the first truck in its class to offer an optional lane
deviation warning system, while the new GIGA features millimeter-wave
adaptive cruise control, pre-crash braking, and pre-crash braking + IESC
as standard equipment. The redesigned vehicles also deliver improved fuel
efficiency and load performance, with the FORWARD offering improved
fuel economy thanks to the inclusion of Eco-stop as standard equipment
on 8- and 20-ton GVW models, and with G-Cargo GIGA models featuring
lighter-weight construction for improved loadability.
ELGA Hybrid
ELF Hybrid
*Based on an Isuzu comparison of heavy-vehicle mode mileage for vehicles with a GVW of greater than
3.5 tons but not greater than 7.5 tons, and a maximum loading capacity of 2 to 3 tons (2WD) or 2 tons
(4WD) as of November 2014.