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Once again, Mitsubishi Fuso was thrilled to join the Japan Mobility Show held at Tokyo Big Sight, Oct. 31-Nov. 9. This year’s booth attracted attention with displays allowing visitors to experience the future of logistics, including the world’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck concept model, the H2IC and H2FC.
“Sitting inside felt surprisingly natural, almost like a passenger car. The driver’s area is very familiar and easy to adapt to.”
FUSO Booth Visitor
The H2IC, which uses compressed hydrogen gas as fuel, leverages common components and technologies from diesel trucks to reduce vehicle costs and development expenses, enabling a faster and smoother transition to hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Meanwhile, the H2FC, equipped with Japan’s first subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH2) fuel system, uses liquid hydrogen with higher density than compressed gas to extend driving range and allows refueling in under 15 minutes. It also maintains a rear body size equivalent to diesel trucks, ensuring no compromise on cargo space compared to the H2IC.
By showcasing these two concept models, FUSO aims to lead the industry in developing next-generation, zero-emission heavy-duty trucks.
Read more about the vehicles: FUSO’s Vision for Future Hydrogen Transport
Read more about the design: The Design Behind FUSO’s Hydrogen Vision
Watch the video of H2IC and H2FC
The opportunity to climb inside the concept vehicles was so popular that long lines formed daily. Visitors were eager not only to feel the ride comfort but also to learn about hydrogen engines and the next-generation fuel system.
“I stopped by because of the impressive booth, but seeing a hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck up close for the first time was amazing!”
FUSO Booth Visitor
Mounted on an eCanter, COBODI is a system for light-duty trucks that integrates Wise Systems’ AI delivery planning, automatically directing drivers where to load and unload cargo. Upon arrival, only the required items descend to hand level, reducing the need to bend down or climb in and out of the cargo bed, significantly reducing driver fatigue. This new style helps ensure cargo can be loaded and unloaded without confusion.
In addition to the two HDT concepts, Japan’s first sLH2 dispenser (compatible with the H2FC concept) was unveiled. The dispenser demonstrates how extremely cold liquid hydrogen is pressurized by a pump and delivered to the vehicle while suppressing boil-off.
On FUSO’s center stage, renowned science entertainer Tobi-chan explained the characteristics of hydrogen energy through rap and experiments for children and parents.
Mitsubishi Fuso’s Head of Development, Hironobu Ando, gave a presentation “Why Hydrogen?” and “Why Two Models?” providing detailed insights into FUSO’s vision. [Watch the video here.]
A virtual interactive display wall allowed visitors to better understand the journey of a delivery. Visitors’ photos were turned into “cargo” and loaded onto a virtual truck on a big screen for a Tokyo-to-Osaka delivery. This interactive experience showcased how FUSO’s solutions—such as Truckonnect, Wise Systems, and Docomap Plus—are utilized in real-world logistics.
An automotive mechanic training program featured young mechanics sharing their experiences and passion for their work, highlighting efforts to train the next generation of technicians amid a shortage of skilled workers.
And displayed high above the vehicles was the crowd favorite, Let’s Create the Future! FUSO Tech Lab. Here children and families cheered as hand-drawn illustrations of trucks and buses were scanned and animated to race across a large screen!
