Hino Trucks Project Z Advances Environmental Position

Hino Trucks Project Z Advances Environmental Position

“It’s amazing what our team has been able to accomplish in a relatively short period of time,” said Glenn Ellis, SVP of Customer Experience at Hino.

Three Hino Project Z battery-electric (BEV) and fuel cell electric (FCEV) prototypes were on display at American Clean Transportation Expo.

• 6×4 Hino XL8 FCEV On-Highway Tractor
• 6×2 Hino XL8 BEV Vocational Tractor
• 4×2 Hino XL7 BEV City Tractor

Allison Transmission has been selected by Hino Trucks as its e-Axle development partner for Class 6,7, and 8 BEV trucks. Through this agreement, Hino will integrate Allison’s eGen Power 100D e-Axle into their vehicles as the two companies collaborate to build out a truly differentiated product for end-users, with start of low volume production intended in early 2023.

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