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Manufacturers Partner to Develop Mass-Market Light-Duty Fuel-Cell Electric Trucks

The truck will be introduced to the market after January 2023 and used by the partners at actual distribution sites in Fukushima Prefecture and Tokyo social implementation projects.

Japan’s E-Commerce Growth Fuels Expansion of Last-Mile Delivery Fleets

The Japanese e-commerce market’s strong 2021 growth is expected to continue fueling the country’s last-mile delivery fleet industry, as consumers increasingly demand fast and same-day delivery. The market expanded significantly in 2020, as the COVID-19 situation drove demand for deliveries.

Honda to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Service Business in Japan

Public road tests will begin in 2022

Sumitomo & Tokyo Gas Partner in Hydrogen Power Research

The Japanese has set a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and aims to supply more than 420,000 tons of clean hydrogen per year.

Japan Approves Honda's Level 3 Autonomous Driving

This approval enables the automated driving system to drive the vehicle instead of the driver under certain conditions, such as when the vehicle is in congested traffic on expressway.

Volvo Group & Isuzu Motors Form Strategic Alliance

The alliance is set to build a long-term relationship that will include joint development by Isuzu Motors and UD Trucks of common platforms for medium- and heavy-duty truck models for the Japanese and other Asian markets.

Rental Cars Used for Habitation, Storage in Japan

Carsharing companies are filling this need, due to low costs, ease of booking, and abundance of vehicles.

Wheels and ALD Expand Fleet Services in Japan

Wheels Inc. and its global partner ALD Automotive are expanding their coverage of the Asia market through a new partnership agreement with Mitsubishi Auto Leasing Corporation (MAL).

Honda Forms Japanese MaaS Business, Honda Mobility

Through its services, HMS will strive to address issues facing disadvantaged/vulnerable members of the mobility society, solve other social issues such as traffic congestion, emissions and traffic accidents, and make mobility more convenient for all people.

Honda Aims to Reach Level 3 Autonomy this Year

The automaker expects to introduce its vehicle in the summer, after Japanese carmakers jointly test AVs on public roads.