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Isuzu has showcased its latest innovations at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, focusing on carbon neutrality, driver comfort, safety, and connectivity. The company, a market leader in Australia for 34 years, highlighted its heavy-duty Giga Fuel Cell truck, a hydrogen fuel cell project with Honda, attracting significant attention. Slated for production in 2027, this vehicle represents a shift towards hydrogen as a key alternative to diesel for long-distance transport. Isuzu Australia's chief engineer, Simon Humphries, anticipates a growing hydrogen infrastructure to support this technology in Australia. The company also presented its first mass-produced Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the N Series EV, which will be part of Australia's lineup soon. This model offers various configurations to meet diverse customer needs. Another notable reveal was the e-Vision Cycle Concept, introducing a fast-turnaround battery-swap system. Additionally, the Quon GW 6×4 truck, already available in Japan and known for its efficiency and power in heavy hauling, was showcased. Now part of the Isuzu Group, UD also shared the stand, although it's distributed by Volvo in Australia. Isuzu Australia's director and COO, Andrew Harbison, sees these developments as indicative of a major shift in the transport and mobility sector. Emphasizing environmental responsibility, the Isuzu/UD Trucks display also introduced the Isuzu Modular Architecture and Component Standard (I-MACS). This new approach in product development allows flexible combinations of components for diverse and future vehicle types. This strategy signifies Isuzu's commitment to meeting global customer needs sustainably and innovatively.