Presented a few months ago at the Japan Mobility Show, the Giga Fuel Cell truck designed jointly by the two Japanese manufacturers will be undergoing tests until September 2024.

As stated in a press release published shortly before Christmas, the Giga Fuel Cell truck has been on the road since December and will be racking up kilometres on open roads. The aim is to collect data and identify any technical problems. The tests will be carried out by Honda and Isuzu’s logistics subsidiaries, which will be able to transport goods and check that refuelling stations are working properly. These trials will take place in the Kanto region.

The 25-tonne truck is equipped with 4 Honda fuel cells, of 103 kW each, and 56 kg of hydrogen stored at 700 bar. It has a range of 800 km.

The target date for the introduction of the Giga Fuel Cell truck is 2027. In Japan, Toyota is also working on this type of vehicle with Hino Motors and Isuzu (as part of the CJPT). Tests are under way with private companies such as beer manufacturer Asahi.

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Article written by Laurent Meillaud and translated by Logan King