HINO

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  WP:World premiere

  Product exhibited for the first time in the world at the Tokyo Motor Show

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  JP:Japan premiere

  Product that has arleady premiered abroad, but being exhibited for the first time in Japan at the Tokyo Motor Show

Concept model for the Fuel Cell Bus, as conceived by Hino.
The Fuel Cell Bus, which generates its own power using hydrogen as a fuel, features great environmental performance with zero CO2 emissions during travel, as well as providing an external power supply function. There are high hopes for this vehicle as a means of transportation to help build the hydrogen-powered society of the future, and as a member of the Toyota Group, Hino is furthering the technological development of the Fuel Cell Bus. At this motor show, underpinning the theme of “Mobility to Support a Livable Society and considered from a universal design perspective, Hino is proposing a next-generation bus transportation system with a focus on the Fuel Cell Bus.

A hybrid truck based on our heavy-duty Hino Profia truck
Hino’s hybrid technology, which boasts long years of experience, has now been adopted for heavy trucks. The original concept was in pursuit of fuel consumption for heavy trucks running long distances, with the hybrid technology used not only for vehicle travel but also to power the electric refrigeration system. With various features designed to reduce air resistance and a waste heat recovery power generation system, Hino is proud to introduce a wide range of technology for improving fuel efficiency.

The Hino Dutro Hybrid, our best-selling light-duty hybrid truck, is equipped with a collision damage reduction brake. A further evolution of our collision damage reduction brake that has already become standard for heavy-duty trucks and large buses, this system not only helps avoids rear-end collisions with preceding vehicles, but now also supports collision avoidance with stopped vehicles and pedestrians. We are proud to introduce an eco-friendly light-duty truck that makes urban travel safer.

The Hino S'elega is a large tour bus equipped with state-of-the-art safety technologies that provides a comfortable and safe journey. At this exhibition, visitors can experience the Driver Monitor safety feature that has already become standard, which warns the driver when his or her attention wanders by detecting facial orientation and whether the driver’s eyes are open or closed. At the same time, we will introduce some examples of our research and development aimed at further safety improvement.

Our latest overseas model, designed in pursuit of QDR (quality, durability, reliability) to support use in the harshest conditions.
As a commercially suitable vehicle designed to meet the combined needs of regions and countries around the world, the Hino 500 Series was first introduced on the market in Indonesia in January this year. It will continue to be optimized for various regions over the next few years, in order to expand its introduction to new markets. This Hino vehicle series is exclusively for sale overseas, and will not be encountered in Japan.

The Hino 500 Series has led the Hino team to record consecutive finishes from 24 starts in the Dakar Rally since its first entry in 1991. It is a symbol of Hino's spirit of challenge and outstanding durability. The truck on exhibit is the same vehicle that Teruhito Sugawara drove to victory in the under 10-liter class in the Dakar Rally 2014. We have also set up a gallery to exhibit our previous achievements, such as trophies we have been awarded in the past.

We are proud to present some actual exhibits of two highly efficient, low fuel-consumption engines.
The A09C engine, mainly fitted in our heavy-duty Hino Profia truck, is a downsizing engine with outstanding environmental performance. Since its launch in early 2007, it has been highly acclaimed for its excellent fuel consumption and great reliability. The A05C engine was based upon the A09C engine, and is mainly used as a downsizing engine for medium-duty trucks. While its basic structure is the same, its world-first introduction of Dimple Texturing on Liner Surface* and an ultra-high pressure common rail system make this a more advanced engine. Aside from being fitted in the Hino Ranger FE (just released on October 1 this year), the A05C engine will also be fitted in the Hino Blue Ribbon Hybrid to be released on December 1 this year.