• Innovative booth design with building-blocks motif reflects FUSOs slogan “Future Together”
• Fully remodelled FUSO Super Great truck is joining Daimler Truck’s heavy-duty family: High performance combined with efficiency and advanced safety features
• New eCanter applications and variants on display as well as eMobility solutions

Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Tokyo – Daimler Truck AG’s (“Daimler Truck”) subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“FUSO”) is exhibiting various products and services at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW (“JMS”) from October 28^th to November 5^th. The exhibition, successor of the biennial “Tokyo Motor Show”, is hosted by Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association at Tokyo Big Sight exhibition grounds.

Creating a brighter future with all who keep the world moving

FUSO’s booth, created with the slogan “Future Together”, refers to the brand’s contribution to a sustainable society. The collaborative and creative aspect of the tagline is reflected in a building-block inspired design motif und booth design. FUSO’s highlight at JMS is the unveil of the fully remodelled heavy-duty Super Great truck. FUSO’s Next Generation eCanter will be displayed with tipper body with power take-off device (ePTO) and garbage truck application. Furthermore, FUSO and Ample Inc. will showcase the latest eCanter model with a swappable battery module and a swapping station. On the service side, FUSO is launching new eMobility solutions with FUSO Green Lease, a leasing program exclusively for the eCanter in Japan and Truckonnect*, a telematics service for vehicle management and monitoring for FUSO products.

The new FUSO Super Great: High performance combined with efficiency and state-of-the-art safety features

FUSO’s new Super Great truck celebrates its world premiere at JMS and is joining the Daimler Truck heavy-duty truck family as a fully remodelled truck after its launch in 2017. The new Super Great is sharing the platform with Daimler Truck heavy-duty trucks and is equipped with the 6R30 high-performance 12.8L engine, which is based on the OM471 engine and produced in the Daimler Truck plant in Mannheim, Germany.

The new 6R30 engine improves thermal efficiency by increasing combustion pressure through increased compression ratio and turbo modification. Two types of turbochargers are configured to match the engine’s power output, resulting in an increase in torque, particularly at lower speeds. Optimizations have been made to better accommodate earlier shifting at lower speeds. These improvements to the combustion system, as well as the reduction of driving resistance and tuning of various engine parts, have resulted in an even better fuel economy.

The high torque of the large-capacity engine provides ample traction on long hills and excellent response during acceleration, leading to improved driving comfort. The 6R30 engine boasts a higher NOx (nitrous oxide) purification rate with the BlueTec®** system in exhaust aftertreatment, reducing the consumption of AdBlue®*** (urea water) and contributing to lower running costs in vehicle operation.

Using Daimler Trucks global platform strategy, the Super Great comes with the most advanced Daimler Truck safety technology features. The truck is equipped with Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA®6) and Active Side Guard Assist® 2.0 as part of the standard product offering. Front Blind Spot Information System, a low-speed collision warning system, detects pedestrians and bicycles approaching the front of the vehicle (a challenging blind spot for drivers). A high-performance rear-view camera system is providing peace of mind when backing up by providing a direct view to the area behind the vehicle.

The new FUSO Super Great comes with an updated cab design to improve aerodynamics. The new super high roof provides a significantly expanded interior space for an improved driving experience. The roomier cab space also contains more storage, for busy drivers requiring smooth access to documents and tools. The super high roof configuration also reduces aerodynamic drag during driving, contributing to better fuel economy. Available colour schemes for the interior furnishings have also been updated, with black and red designs offered depending on the vehicle grade. As part of the updated cab design, FUSO is introducing a new LED headlight configuration integrating fog lamps and turn lamps into a more consolidated area. The remodelled lights contribute to better aerodynamics and safer driving on the road.

MFTBC at a Glance

Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, with 89.29% of its shares owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. An icon in the Japanese commercial vehicle industry with a longstanding history of over 90 years with its FUSO brand, MFTBC manufactures a range of commercial vehicles including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses, and industrial engines for approximately 170 markets worldwide. In 2017, MFTBC introduced the eCanter, the first all-electric light-duty truck in series-production and in 2019, the Super Great – Japan’s first heavy-duty truck fitted with Level 2 Automated Driving Support Technology, a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market. MFTBC operates under the umbrella of Daimler Truck Asia, together with its partner organization Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) in India. This strategic unit allows the entities to collaborate on areas such as product development, parts sourcing and production to provide the best value to customers.

FUSO at a Glance

FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles from light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and buses to industrial engines and connectivity solutions for over 170 markets worldwide. A longstanding landmark in Japan’s commercial vehicle landscape, the brand has leveraged Japanese quality and craftsmanship to set benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and comfort for 90 years. FUSO is particularly renowned for its offerings in the light-duty segment. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top market share in various markets around the world. In 2017 the eCanter became the first series produced all-electric light-duty truck in Japan, establishing FUSO as a pioneer in eMobility. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.

About the eCanter

The eCanter is the Japanese market’s first series-produced, all-electric truck developed by MFTBC as a solution to urban environmental issues such as noise, exhaust gas, and CO2 emissions. As the eCanter is locally emission free with its electric motor and produces less noise and vibration compared to conventional diesel-powered vehicles, it is particularly suited to inner-city routes as well as operations during late night and early morning hours. After the launch of the first model in 2017, MFTBC released an improved model with enhanced safety equipment in August 2020. Since its launch, the truck has been chosen by customers in Japan, Europe, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Since 2023, the Next Generation eCanter, the fully remodelled eCanter with a significantly expanded number of variants, caters customer’s business needs. The new model is also scheduled to be rolled out in additional overseas markets.

^{*Truckonnect ® is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation}

^{**BlueTec® is a registered trademark of Daimler Truck AG.}

^{***AdBlue® is a registered trademark of the Association of the German Automobile Manufacturers.}