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Perodua has joined the effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic with a contribution of cash and medical supplies. The company has contributed RM2 million to the National Disaster Management Agency’s (NADMA) COVID-19 fund. It additionally donated 150 mattresses, 200 pillows, 105 boxes of mineral water, 15 industrial fans and 300 pairs of rubber boots to the Sungai Buloh Hospital to support the ongoing fight against the global pandemic.

Perodua_Contribution_Donation_COVID-19_Coronavirus_MalaysiaPerodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad, presented the contribution to Malaysian Prime Minister, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the Prime Minister’s Office. According to media reports, the NADMA-COVID 19 fund was launched by the Prime Minister on 11 March 2020 with the aim of aiding citizens who were most vulnerable to the impact of the Movement Control Order (MCO), which was enforced on 18 March.

“This war against COVID-19 is our shared responsibility. The funds and items contributed by Perodua are part of our ongoing efforts to ensure Malaysia will recover as fast as it can,” Dato’ Zainal said.

Based on reports, the NADMA-COVID-19 fund’s target groups include the unemployed and other Malaysians affected by the MCO. The government also recently introduced the Prihatin Rakyat Stimulus Package to further help Malaysians impacted by COVID-19.

“We thank the government for these measures. Perodua, in solidarity with all Malaysians, hopes this pandemic will be resolved in the shortest time and with minimal infections and fatalities. To those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, we extend our sincere condolences,” Dato’ Zainal said.

Perodua 3S Centre, Yusmanida Auto exterior, Saujana Utama, Malaysia“As for Perodua, we have also directed all our staff, the greater automotive supply chain and our authorised dealers to pay keen attention to their staff’s needs and welfare during this MCO. To this end, we are monitoring the situation closely to ensure that our ecosystem’s livelihoods, like wage, benefits and especially employment, are not impacted,” he added.

“We are committed to the social distancing measures enforced by the authorities to ensure the spread of the virus is contained.”

“To our customers in particular and all Malaysians in general, please stay indoors and stay healthy,” Dato’ Zainal said.

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PROTON is adapting to the limitations of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and carrying on its work. The government-imposed MCO, which began on 18 March 2020, is a necessity to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, but has caused major disruption to everyone’s lives and the way we do things but it is all about adapting to this temporary way of life.

Despite having to work with the requirements of the MCO, PROTON is still running its daily operations on a limited scale. To ensure its employees are not caught by the restrictions, the company had obtained approval from the relevant agencies for essential operations to be carried out by certain employees.

With a staff strength of about 10,000, keeping track of the health of everyone is difficult but important. During the MCO, the health status of every employee is monitored twice a day. Suspected infections are told to isolate and get treatment. The monitoring includes weekends and takes into account where the staff is based during the MCO as well as the active work status. A task of this magnitude requires the cooperation from all levels.

Dr Li Chunrong_CEO_PROTON_Malaysia“When the news of the COVID-19 virus made headlines, PROTON put in to effect an action plan to mitigate against infection. We have been diligent in our efforts and even before the MCO was announced, we cancelled all overseas business travel and enforced work from home operations for a few departments with staff who were quarantined for possible infections. Our main priority is the health and safety of our staff and we are hopeful of emerging from this situation unscathed,” said Dr Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of PROTON.

While adhering to the restrictions of the MCO means all PROTON facilities have been temporarily shut down since 18 March, certain job functions within PROTON still require to be performed onsite. This includes the maintenance of PROTON’s production facilities, and the operations of a few service centres earmarked to service the fleet of PROTON vehicles used by government agencies.

Operations for other areas within the company continue. Each department is required to hold daily meetings with department heads updating the team members on management decisions and apportioning work with daily deliverables. All of this is done via video conferencing, ensuring all employees can meet remotely and safely.

Dato' Radzaif Mohamed_Deputy CEO_PROTON“While we are cognisant of the need to adhere to the MCO, PROTON has obtained approval from the authorities for a small number of its staff to continue working at specific locations to perform essential services. As for our other staff members, we have asked them to adapt their work practices to the MCO rules. Thanks to video conferencing and messaging technology, meetings and discussions can be held from anywhere with an Internet connection so we are hopeful of keeping disruptions to our business operations to a minimum level,” said Dato’ Radzaif Mohamed, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PROTON.

Supporting The Government’s Fight Against COVID-19

To support Malaysia’s front liners in the fight against COVID-19, PROTON has loaned the Ministry of Health 50 units of its Proton X70. The vehicles will be used to shuttle health workers to and from work as well as to send them to any virus hotspots in the country requiring immediate attention.

Ministry of Health_Malaysia_Staff_Proton X70“As a Malaysian car manufacturer and significant contributor to the local automotive industry, PROTON sees it as a duty to assist the government in its battle against the spread of COVID-19. The frontliners are especially in our thoughts and we felt that this was an area that we could offer assistance with very quickly. For now, this is the most direct assistance we can give but we are also looking at other avenues of support as well,” said Dr Li Chunrong.

The effort was welcomed by the Ministry of Health as it helps alleviate some of their challenges in terms of logistics.

“The Ministry of Health is thankful to PROTON for its contribution of vehicles. It is a deeply meaningful gesture and specifically assists the Malaysian government’s efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dato’ Sri Dr Chen Chaw Min, Secretary General of the Ministry of Health.

Proton X70_FleetPROTON, while acknowledging the scale of this health crisis, is confident the country will be able to navigate itself to a safe outcome. “These are trying times but we are certain that if we pull together, Malaysia will come out of this strong. PROTON will be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with all Malaysians as we see this through”, added Li.

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Mazda is now synonymous with making good looking vehicles so it is no surprise that it continues to gain recognition in this respect. Both the Mazda CX-30 and MX-30 have been recognised in the Red Dot Design Awards 2020 (naturally) for product design. This is not the first time Mazda has won awards for product design.

logos fŸrjpg.inddIn fact, these are the eighth and ninth Red Dot awards won by Mazda’s models to-date, all of them born from the brand’s Kodo: Soul of Motion philosophy. The previous winners are the Mazda3 in 2019, MX-5 RF in 2017, MX-5 soft top, CX-3 and Mazda2 (all 2015), the previous generation Mazda3 (2014) and Mazda6 (2013). The Red Dot Design Awards, started in 1955, is one of the world’s largest and most recognised design competitions.

The new Mazda CX-30 is the second production model, after the Mazda3, created with the latest evolution of the Kodo design philosophy – artful design and rooted in traditional Japanese aesthetics. The honing of every element according to the ‘less is more’ principle has resulted in clean, beautiful surfaces on the CX-30 and brought an entirely original look to the compact crossover SUV segment.

2019 Mazda CX-30_Exterior“The Japanese master craftsmen have always prized simplicity of form, of being beautifully pure,” says Jo Stenuit, Mazda’s European Design Director. “This inspired our designers to trim back elements and create something dynamic yet elegant, restrained yet vital. This is how we perceive Japanese aesthetics – a sensibility that has created emotionally moving cars.”

The Mazda CX-30’s high quality, human-centric interior combines ergonomic excellence with state-of-the-art technology. The latest developments in Mazda’s Skyactiv Vehicle Architecture harness people’s inherent balance ability for more natural and intuitive control of the vehicle.

Though retaining the beautiful, hand-crafted forms of Kodo design, the styling of the Mazda MX-30, its first all-electric vehicle, represents an exploration of a more modern aesthetic which focuses on the futuristic values and lifestyles that are beginning to emerge.

MAZDA MX-30_EV_European Specification-8“This new approach has resulted in an original design that embodies the expansion of Kodo’s expressive range,” explains Mazda MX-30 Chief Designer Youichi Matsuda. “The exterior is uncompromisingly simple to emphasise its beauty as a solid mass, and the cabin design – with its framed top and freestyle doors – embodies an image of lightness while proactively incorporating sustainability as an element for the interior materials. As we begin an era of great change, we want the Mazda MX-30 to show people that our cars can still deliver pure joy of driving.”

The Mazda MX-30 is currently only available for the European market. It is equipped with e-Skyactiv, Mazda’s new electric drive technology, and features a 35.5 kWh lithium ion battery enabling the MX-30 to cover a distance of approximately 200 km. The driving range of approximately 200 km far exceeds the 48 km average daily drive of European customers. Both the new EV’s Skyactiv Vehicle Architecture and its i-Activsense safety technologies have been tailored to perfectly complement the vehicle’s inherently smooth, quiet, all-electric driving behaviour.

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Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, has announced the availability of the updated 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor.

Featuring an added safety pack and additional features, the new Ford Ranger Raptor continues to be Malaysia’s first and only premium performance pick-up truck. The updated truck is now equipped with additional intelligent advanced driver-assist features such as:

  • First in-class Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection designed to detect pedestrians as well as vehicles in front of the truck and alert drivers with an audible warning. If drivers fail to react, the system automatically applies the brakes to help mitigate potential rear-end collisions and road-traffic collisions with pedestrian.
  • First in-class Forward Collision Warning, which detects a potential collision triggering an audible warning to drivers. The system also automatically pre-charges and increases brake assist sensitivity to provide full responsiveness when drivers apply the brakes.
  • First in-class Lane Departure Warning and Assist. The system vibrates the steering wheel to alert drivers when they unintentionally move out of their lane, while Lane Keeping Aid helps steer the vehicle back on track if drivers do not react.

Further, other upgrades packed into the new Ranger Raptor include an additional USB charging port on the rear view mirror as well as LED projector headlamps for greater visibility while driving at night.

Ford Ranger_2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel Engine_Sime Darby Auto Connexion SDAC_MalaysiaThe 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor remains the same mechanically, utilising a 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel engine which is paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain delivers 213 PS and 500 Nm of torque.

Other notable features of the Ranger Raptor include the FOX Racing Shox dampers, its class-leading 850 mm water wading capability, and a Terrain Management System (TMS) that offers six modes, including the Baja Mode to deliver high performance off-roading. The Ford Ranger Raptor is calibrated for high performance, and push the limits in technology, innovation and driving excitement.

“With the new enhancements to the Ford Ranger Raptor, this ultimate off-road truck is now perfected to conquer the streets, making it ideal for everyday use in addition to commanding the harshest terrains at thrilling speeds. We are confident that the Ranger Raptor will continue revolutionising the market for pickup truck enthusiasts in Malaysia,” Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion.

The 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor is priced from RM208,888 (on-the-road, without insurance) and is available in four colours i.e. Ford Performance Blue, Conquer Grey, Absolute Black and Arctic White.

“During the Movement Control Period, customers who have purchase enquiries on the New Ford Ranger Raptor may converse with us digitally via our newly launched Digital Salesperson, a WhatsApp Live Chat,” commented Muzri.

Sime Darby Auto Connexion_Ford Digital Salesperson_MalaysiaThe ‘Digital Salesperson’ seeks to address customer queries relating to a vehicle purchase, including queries on products, ongoing promotions, and vehicle price list, even during the Movement Control Order period.

It acts as a channel to link you with an authorised Ford salesperson nearest to you, who would be able to advise on stock availability, in-showroom promotions, loan financing options, road tax and vehicle registration fees as well as insurance options via WhatsApp, email or phone.

For enquiries on the New Ford Ranger Raptor, simple reach out to our ‘Digital Salesperson’ from 9am – 4pm, Monday – Friday.

Customers simply need to WhatsApp +6019-204 1200 to start chatting where queries will be attended to within 24 hours or visit the official Ford website for more information.

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We may not be moving around much now during the Movement Control Order (MCO) but it doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in some retail therapy. And since all Volkswagen dealerships in Malaysia are closed to ensure the health safety of customers and employees, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched an online automotive showroom for Malaysians wanting to purchase a Volkswagen.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 7.5_LED HeadlightThe Volkswagen eShowroom is literally a dealership right at your fingertip. The eShowroom offers special online deals to car buyers who have had to put their Volkswagen purchase on hold. Or if you prefer to shop on the Volkswagen flagship store in the Lazada platform, you can find these exclusive deals there too.

“The Volkswagen eShowroom was created to offer our customers an alternative solution for those still interested in purchasing a Volkswagen during this Movement Control Order, with attractive deals which we believe will ease the purchasing process for our customers,” said Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM.

Erik also agrees with the Government’s efforts to flatten the curve: “The safety of our customers and employees are our top priority and it is crucial that we each play our part in overcoming this global pandemic”.

For the month of April, the Volkswagen eShowroom and official flagship store on Lazada offers additional savings and greater deals on the models as listed below:

Volkswagen_Promotions_April 2020_Malaysia

To take advantage of the savings, you need to visit the Volkswagen eShowroom and follow these four simple steps:

Step 1: Browse deals and select your preferred model.
Step 2: Fill in the online reservation form.
Step 3: Select your preferred Volkswagen dealership and submit the form.
Step 4: Wait for a verification call from the Volkswagen Customer Care personnel.

Similarly on Lazada, you just need to visit the Volkswagen flagship store and follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Browse deals and click ‘buy now’ on your preferred model.
Step 2: Make a payment of 1% booking fee to secure the deal.
Step 3: Receive an order confirmation via email from Lazada.
Step 4: A Volkswagen Customer Care personnel will contact you for verification and for your preferred dealership selection.

Once the verification process is complete, the customer’s preferred dealership will be in touch to finalise the booking. Registration and delivery of the vehicle will take place once the MCO period is over.

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The Naza Group of Companies has just contributed RM1.25 million to the government’s COVID-19 fund to support nationwide efforts to tackle the viral pandemic. SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive
Chairman & CEO, Naza Corporation Holdings presented a cheque to Prime Minister YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya yesterday.

Naza Group_COVID-19 Fund_MalaysiaCommending the Government initiatives currently being undertaken, SM Nasarudin said, “We hope the contribution by Naza Group will help alleviate the plight of those financially impacted by job disruptions and loss of earnings resulting from this global pandemic. We are all thankful for the selfless commitment shown by our medical practitioners, the police and armed forces and other frontliners in helping to manage this situation and keep us safe.”

“Apart from this monetary contribution, Naza Group will actively look at ways we can leverage through our businesses to assist the Ministry of Health in managing this unprecedented crisis. As Malaysians we must come together during this critical period to overcome the adversities that lie ahead,” added SM Nasarudin.

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Today would have been the last day of the Movement Control Order (MCO) issued by the government to control the spread of COVID-19 virus. That was before the government had decided that the situation was still not satisfactory and prolonged the MCO to 14 April 2020, with stricter movement control; some areas are subjected to an Extended MCO due to a high number of cases.

And like many of us, you probably also have been spending the past two weeks working from home because of the MCO. This means your car (or cars), has been rarely started and hardly moved. And if you have prepared well for the MCO, you would technically have no need to drive out to get any food or supplies. But even if you have been driving out every few days, it is still advisable to follow the tips below to keep your car in good condition. PROTON has conveniently shared a pictorial for easy reference.

Battery

Car Tips_Tyres_Battery_Wipers_SanitiseYour car’s battery is needed to crank the engine and provide power to some components. The battery gets its charge from the alternator which is run by the engine when the car is driven about. Leaving your car unused means the battery continues to be drained. PROTON recommends to start your car periodically, at least once every week.

Running the car’s engine for at least 10 minutes once in a while will allow the alternator to charge the battery and maintain its condition so that it has sufficient amperage to crank the engine in the future when we all go back to a more normal life.

However, while your car’s engine is running to charge the battery, keep everything else in the car shut off i.e. radio, air-conditioning, handphone charging etc. This is to allow the focus to be on charging the battery and not stress it out with additional power draw. Once you’re done, don’t forget to lock your vehicle.

Tyres

Check on your tyres regularly during this period of non-movement. When your vehicle is left parked in the same spot, not moved for many days, there is a risk of developing flat spots on the tyres. This could be accelerated by the hot weather, and especially if your car is parked outdoors. Flat-spotting the tyres means the shape will be distorted and you will experience vibrations when you drive. Therefore, it is advisable to move your car from its spot and then re-park it just to allow it to come to a rest on a different section of the tyre. You can do this when you go to start your car to take care of the battery.

Another thing to check is the tyre pressure as tyres will lose some air over time. You can check with a tyre pressure gauge, or if you have one of the new vehicles (like the X70), the onboard Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). You can re-inflate your tyres when you drive out for supplies or food.

Wipers

If you leave your vehicle parked outside in the sun, now is a good time to practice lifting the windshield wipers up. As the car remains stationary for days out in the open, the sun exposure and heat will degrade your wiper blades and cause them to harden. Your wipers will still wipe, it just won’t clear the water off as effectively. Just remember to put the wipers back down before you drive.

Sanitise

It is good practice especially now to sanitise all the major surfaces in the car that you come into contact with. After each drive, wipe down these surfaces with disinfectant e.g. steering wheel, door handles, window and door switches, gear lever, radio, touchscreen etc. For touchscreens, please refer to your vehicle’s manual for proper care.

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The sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), has introduced ‘Digital Salesperson’ as an alternative to address the limited movement that customers have. The ‘Digital Salesperson’ is a dedicated WhatsApp live chat line to handle customer queries relating to vehicle purchases. The campaign starts today until 30 June, but might be extended depending on demand.

Sime Darby Auto Connexion_Ford Digital Salesperson_Malaysia“In light of the Movement Control Order being extended until 14 April 2020, we are introducing an alternative method of a ‘Digital Salesperson’ which will allow customers to continue conversing with us via digital means. This comes as we understand that there are customers wanting to purchase our vehicles, but unable to walk into our showrooms during this period,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion.

Muzri commented, “Post the Movement Control Order, we will continue to offer this alternative method, as we care and understand that customers may still want to limit public exposure.”

The ‘Digital Salesperson’ seeks to address product related queries as well as on any ongoing sales promotions. This service also aims to bridge the gap by linking customers to an actual Ford authorised salesperson located nearest to them.

Once connected to a Ford authorised salesperson, customers would be able to be informed on the colour and stock availability, in-showroom promotions, loan financing options, road tax and vehicle registration fees and insurance options.

With the introduction of this alternative option, customers would also be able to transact at their own convenience and pay the deposit for their vehicle – and take advantage of upcoming festive promotions. Once the Movement Control Order is lifted, the Retail Customer Order and loan documents can be signed and processed.

Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director for Retail and Distribution, Malaysia, Sime Darby Motors, said “When the Movement Control Order is lifted, we welcome customers who wish to come in person to any of our flagship showrooms located at our latest automotive facility, Sime Darby Motors City at Ara Damansara, as well as our showrooms at other parts of the country. We would like to assure our customers that we have taken the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of our staff and visitors which includes, practicing social distancing. At certain showrooms, we require all visitors to perform temperatures checks upon entering the premise, in addition to supplying hand sanitiser dispensers located in the showrooms.”

The ‘Digital Salesperson’ is available to assist customers from 9 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday.

Just send your enquiries via WhatsApp to +6019-204 1200 to start chatting. Queries will be attended to within 24 hours.

For more information on Ford and the latest promotions, you can also visit www.sdacford.com.my.

*Campaign date can be extended depending on demand

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Shell Malaysia_Service Station_Staff_Site Heroes_COVID-19You may be staying home because of the Movement Control Order, but people working in essential services are still driving around and will need to refuel. With this in mind, Shell Malaysia has set out steps and precautions to ensure that cleanliness at its stations are maintained for the safety of customers as well as station staff. Shell is also doing this to ensure the continuity of our site operations as any contamination will be shutting down the station which deprives people of fuel and food.

As such, Shell is taking stringent steps to ensure the disinfection of high-touch areas at its 950 stations nationwide. High-touch areas are all touchpoints at fueling areas, Shell Select stores and facilities areas that are often exposed or used by customers and staff. Every hour, site staff will disinfect these high-touch areas i.e. petrol pumps, fuel nozzles, PIN pads, dispenser air balancers, door handles, pay windows, cashier area, tissue dispensers, switches, taps and sinks.

Further, Shell has implemented a take-away or delivery only policy for its f&b section (Deli2go, Shell Select and 3rd Food Brand partners). Shell is also conducting hourly sanitization of all customers’ touchpoints including coffee machines touch screens, Deli2go countertops, pastry thongs and showcase handles.

Shell Malaysia_Station_Social Distancing MarkersSocial distancing markers have also been placed in the stores, pay window areas as guides. Social Distancing posters at the store entrance serve to remind customers to practice personal safety to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

The frequency of cleaning for Shell restrooms has also been increased to an hourly schedule with steps to ensure that water and soap are always available.

As Shell site staff are at risk of exposure, Shell tracks and monitors the health of all staff, including the checking of their temperatures before the start of every shift. Shell site staff are fully equipped with face mask, nitrile hand gloves and comply to the social distancing measure to ensure their health and safety is not compromised. The priority is for them to stay safe whilst operating and working at the stations.

“Safey and cleanliness of our stations is most important to us. With all the uncertainties brought about by the rapidly evolving situation around us, we want to give our customers a peace of mind when they are at Shell stations. We assure Malaysians that Shell is committed to creating a clean and safe environment for customers at our stations,” said Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd Managing Director, Shairan Huzani Husain.

“We have approximately more than 10,000 site staff helping us ensure our stations continue to operate. These are our “site heroes” who are taking the extra added initiative to clean, disinfect, and continuously ensuring that we are able to power Malaysia and all the necessary transportation, ambulance, logistics and essential services that keep Malaysia going in this trying time. To them, I cannot express enough our heartfelt gratitude and we will do everything to keep them safe while on duty,” he added.

Shell urges all customers to remain vigilant and practice meticulous safety and cleanliness habits including frequent cleaning of hands with either hand sanitizers or soap. Shell also advises all customers to REMOVE all gloves or plastics to avoid static contact while refueling.

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Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors, Ltd. have announced that they will agree to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell truck, and to proceed with initiatives toward its practical use through verification tests and other means. Hino is a well-known Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles and engines and is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp.

HINO_Environment_CO2Toyota and Hino have agreed to take proactive action toward resolving global environmental issues as one of their most important corporate tasks. The two companies have declared ambitious goals to reduce CO2 emissions by 20501 and are developing electric vehicle technologies for widespread use in society. In order to achieve further reductions in CO2 emissions, major improvements will be required in the environmental performance of heavy-duty trucks, which account for about 60% of the total CO2 emissions from commercial vehicles in Japan2.

For the electrification of commercial vehicles, the optimum powertrain must be adopted to ensure both outstanding environmental performance and just-right practicality as a business vehicle in terms of cruising range, load capacity, and other aspects depending on the usage. Heavy-duty trucks are typically used for highway transportation; therefore, they are required to have sufficient cruising range and load capacity as well as fast refueling capability. For this reason, fuel cell vehicles that run on hydrogen with its higher energy density are considered effective.

The heavy-duty fuel cell truck in this joint development project is based on the Hino Profia, heavy duty cab-over truck, and is being developed to take maximum advantage of the technologies both Toyota and Hino have cultivated over the years. The chassis is specially designed with the optimum packaging for a fuel cell vehicle, and steps are being taken through comprehensive weight reduction to ensure a sufficient load capacity; the vehicle weighs 25 tons.

Toyota Mirai ConceptThe powertrain is equipped with two Toyota polymer electrolyte fuel cell stacks that have been newly developed for Toyota’s next Mirai and includes vehicle driving control that applies heavy-duty hybrid vehicle technologies, developed by Hino. A new large capacity high pressure (70 MPa) hydrogen tank is being developed for this application. Also, cruising range will be set at approximately 600 km (integrated city and highway driving cycle), aiming to meet high standards in both environmental performance and practicality as a commercial vehicle.

Toyota Fuel Cell BusToyota and Hino have positioned hydrogen as an important energy source for the future and have worked together on developing technologies and spreading and innovating fuel cell vehicles for over fifteen years since their joint demonstration trials of the fuel cell bus in 2003. Going forward, Toyota and Hino will further strengthen its partnership and accelerate efforts toward the realization of a hydrogen society.

 

*1 Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 : Established in 2015, of which one part is the New Vehicle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge, through which Toyota aims to cut its average carbon dioxide emissions from new vehicles by 90 percent (compared to 2010 levels).

Hino Environmental Challenge 2050 : Established in 2017, of which one part is the New Vehicle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge, through which Hino aims to cut its average carbon dioxide emissions from new vehicles by 90 percent (compared to 2013 levels).

*2 Trucks and buses with gross vehicle weight of over 3.5 tons; Hino internal research, as of February 2020

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