Mitsubishi Fuso at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007:
“All for You”

Kawasaki - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and an integral part of Daimler Trucks, is participating in the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 with an exhibit outlining the company’s current and future vision for commercial vehicles. Under the theme, “All for You,” Mitsubishi Fuso is introducing a new hybrid concept truck and displaying its latest heavy-duty truck and new sightseeing bus for the Japan market. The Mitsubishi Fuso exhibit also includes technology/component displays including a prototype future heavy-duty truck engine and a 12-speed mechanical automatic transmission. The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 runs Oct. 26 - Nov. 11 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan.

Premiere of the “Canter Eco-D”

The innovative “Canter Eco-D,” unveiled at the Show, is a view to further uses of hybrid technology in commercial vehicles. It is the first hybrid light-duty dump truck concept. The new Canter Eco-D shows that hybrid systems can bring distinct advantages to urban dump truck applications. Above and beyond its low emissions, the truck incorporates numerous advanced concepts for commercial vehicle styling, safety and functionality.

In addition to its parallel hybrid drive system, a unique feature of the Canter Eco-D is its use of the electric motor for the power take-off to operate the dump body. This approach significantly reduces emissions and noise.

The Canter Eco-D joins a series of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) developments from Mitsubishi Fuso. On a production basis, the company already offers the Aero Star Eco Hybrid large-sized route bus and the Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck. The latter is available for test drives at the Tokyo Motor Show. With this product portfolio and ongoing development efforts, MFTBC is the competence center for HEV technology within Daimler Trucks.

New Super Great

Mitsubishi Fuso’s exhibit at the Tokyo Motor also includes a special version of the Super Great heavy-duty truck for Japan.

Based on the new generation Super Great launched in April of this year, the show model on display includes specifications for high fuel economy at highway speeds. It includes a high torque engine and the new 12-speed INOMAT-II mechanical automatic transmission (see below). The engine incorporates an urea SCR (selective catalytic reduction) system to reduce emissions.

In addition to these efficient, high performance core components, the Super Great show truck features a range of added safety equipment, including the MDAS-III system to monitor driver alertness, a distance warning system, and the Eco Fleet Pro eco-driving management system (prototype).

New Aero Queen

Representing Mitsubishi Fuso’s recently updated bus product line at the Tokyo Motor Show is the new Aero Queen. Introduced in June, this is the first full-line change of this heavy-duty sightseeing bus in 15 years. The new series completely renews both exterior and interior design, featuring a universal Fuso style appealing to people of all ages.

The new interior design is comfortable for a wide variety of passengers with attention to detail throughout, and with emphasis on safety and accessibility. On the performance side, an urea SCR system is adopted for emissions control.  Coupled with an improved engine, both NOx (nitrogen oxide) and PM (particulate matter) are reduced.

Future Heavy-Duty Engine Prototype, New Transmission

Complementing Mitsubishi Fuso’s exhibition of its latest concept and production vehicles are displays of the latest major vehicle components, including a future heavy-duty engine and a new transmission.  

On display in the Fuso exhibit is a full-scale, prototype engine for upcoming heavy-duty trucks. The future heavy-duty engine, being developed with Daimler Trucks, will incorporate world class technology to achieve excellent fuel economy, dynamic performance, low emissions, high reliability and optimal maintainability. Representing a key member of a new heavy-duty engine family which Daimler Trucks is developing on a global basis, it will provide significant operating advantages for Mitsubishi Fuso truck customers.

In addition to this advanced preview of its future heavy-duty engine, Mitsubishi Fuso is also highlighting the newly-developed 12-speed INOMAT-II (mechanical automatic transmission). The transmission, designed to help optimize efficiency and driver comfort, also results from a collaboration with Daimler Trucks.

Mitsubishi Fuso is “All for You”

Mitsubishi Fuso’s theme for the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 is “All for You,” articulating the company’s commitment not only to become “#1 for its customers,” but “the most reliable company” for all its stakeholders. These themes are interwoven into the company’s exhibit, with its “Obi” design symbolizing bonds with customers and society. Most importantly, they are demonstrated in the kinds of products and services represented on the stand.

A complementary topic at the Tokyo Motor Show is the 75th anniversary of the Fuso brand name. Three-quarters of a century ago, the Fuso name was first applied to a bus built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Kobe Shipyard and Machine Works. Today, the Fuso name is renowned in Asia and around the world, while MFTBC itself is part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG. In this 75th anniversary year, Mitsubishi Fuso is looking ahead to the next 75 years for its customers. The company is observing the 75th anniversary at the Tokyo Motor Show and at various events throughout the year.

Visit Mitsubishi Fuso at the Show or on the Web

The Mitsubishi Fuso Exhibit at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 is located in the North Hall of Makuhari Messe, the show venue. Mitsubishi Fuso welcomes all visitors to the show. In addition, customers and guests can check the company’s Web site at:
http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/ms_en/index.html
for the latest Tokyo Motor Show news and features.