Overview

• The companies announced a formal agreement to jointly develop fuel-cell route buses for commercial use.
• The model will combine Isuzu’s flat-floor battery-electric bus platform with Toyota’s fuel-cell system.
• Production is slated to begin in fiscal 2026 at J-Bus, an equal joint venture between Isuzu and Hino.
• The partners are targeting cost reductions by standardizing components across BEV and fuel-cell buses.
• They plan to work with local governments, including METI-designated Priority Regions, to expand adoption and cut CO2 emissions.