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ISUZU ELF Adopts Hitachi Astemo Sensing System

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Friday, July 14, 2023

TOKYO, July 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Astemo Ltd. announced that Isuzu Motors Limited adopted its sensing system in its new ELF model.

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  • TOKYO, July 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Astemo Ltd. announced that Isuzu Motors Limited adopted its sensing system in its new ELF model.
  • Using a wide-angle stereo camera, the sensing system enables collision damage mitigation braking at intersections and on single-track roads.
  • Based on Isuzu's extensive knowledge of commercial vehicles, Hitachi Astemo developed a sensing system for Isuzu trucks that takes into account truck-specific use cases, along with the specification settings needed for achieving collision mitigation during right and left turns at intersections.
  • The sensing system employed in the new ELF model utilizes a 120-degree wide-angle stereo camera, enabling an expanded detection range.

Drew Cayce Celebrates Graduation from American Truck Dealers Academy, Ready to Lead in the Commercial Truck Industry

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

ELMHURST, Ill., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drew successfully completed a comprehensive, year-long program delving into six crucial disciplines essential for effective management and leadership within the commercial truck industry, including financial management, parts management, service management, truck inventory and marketing management, truck sales and associate management, and business leadership.

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  • TransChicago Truck Group proudly announces the graduation of Drew Cayce from the esteemed American Truck Dealers Academy (ATDA).
  • Drew's successful completion of ATDA's comprehensive year-long program equips him with essential management and leadership skills in the commercial truck industry.
  • Established in 1970 as a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), ATD represents franchised medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers, holding nearly 5,600 separate franchises, both domestic and import.
  • TransChicago Truck Group, a leading dealership for Freightliner, Western Star, and Isuzu trucks, has been a trusted industry resource since 1982.

Rising Affordability of Electric Vehicles Fuels Worldwide Boom in Commercial EV Market, Projected to Surpass US$680 Billion by 2027

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the worldwide commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) market is projected to grow from US$30.7 billion in 2020 to more than US$682 billion by 2030.

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  • According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the worldwide commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) market is projected to grow from US$30.7 billion in 2020 to more than US$682 billion by 2030.
  • "The growing affordability of EVs has been one of the biggest drivers for fleet electrification efforts.
  • One of the main factors driving the affordability of EVs, especially EV trucks, is the decreasing cost of battery technology.
  • UPS has also been an early adopter of EV trucks, with more than 12,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in its fleet worldwide.

Rising Affordability of Electric Vehicles Fuels Worldwide Boom in Commercial EV Market, Projected to Surpass US$680 Billion by 2027

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the worldwide commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) market is projected to grow from US$30.7 billion in 2020 to more than US$682 billion by 2030.

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  • According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the worldwide commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) market is projected to grow from US$30.7 billion in 2020 to more than US$682 billion by 2030.
  • "The growing affordability of EVs has been one of the biggest drivers for fleet electrification efforts.
  • One of the main factors driving the affordability of EVs, especially EV trucks, is the decreasing cost of battery technology.
  • UPS has also been an early adopter of EV trucks, with more than 12,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in its fleet worldwide.

SaverOne Expands Relationship with Isuzu Importer to Israel: Additional 40 Installations of Driver Distraction Prevention Solution Ordered for Isuzu Trucks

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

This new order comes on the heels of the successful implementation of the SaverOne system in approximately 100 Isuzu trucks last year and underscores UTI's strong acceptance and satisfaction with the SaverOne system.

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  • This new order comes on the heels of the successful implementation of the SaverOne system in approximately 100 Isuzu trucks last year and underscores UTI's strong acceptance and satisfaction with the SaverOne system.
  • UTI is the official Israeli importer for Isuzu vehicles, with over 13,000 trucks and buses in the country.
  • UTI leases over 1,700 Isuzu trucks and buses to its customers.
  • The collaboration signed with UTI in 2022 aims to equip the SaverOne DDPS into its trucks that are leased to its customers.

Builtmore Contract Manufacturing Celebrates 100,000th Unit Production Milestone With Isuzu for N-Series Gas-Powered Trucks

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Production started in Charlotte for the Isuzu N-Series trucks in 2011, beginning with Class 3 and 4 models and then adding a Class 5 gasoline-powered chassis in 2021.

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  • Production started in Charlotte for the Isuzu N-Series trucks in 2011, beginning with Class 3 and 4 models and then adding a Class 5 gasoline-powered chassis in 2021.
  • With almost five decades of Class 1-7 commercial, retail, and service vehicle success, the Shyft Group and its Builtmore go-to-market brand provide Isuzu with state-of-the-art flexible manufacturing facilities, highly trained personnel experienced in commercial fleet manufacturing and assembly, and proven lean manufacturing processes.
  • “We want to acknowledge and thank the team at Isuzu Commercial Truck for the partnership and success we’ve been able to achieve together over the past 12 years,” said Daryl Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Shyft Group.
  • Builtmore does contract manufacturing exclusively for Isuzu and, in addition to the Isuzu N-Series, the team also assembles the Isuzu F-Series at the Charlotte facility.

Isuzu Selects Honda as Partner to Develop and Supply Fuel Cell System for its Fuel Cell-Powered Heavy-duty Truck Scheduled to be Launched in 2027

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Monday, May 15, 2023

TOKYO, May 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that they have signed a partnership agreement based on the decision to have Honda develop and supply the fuel cell system for the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck Isuzu is planning to introduce to market in 2027.

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  • TOKYO, May 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that they have signed a partnership agreement based on the decision to have Honda develop and supply the fuel cell system for the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck Isuzu is planning to introduce to market in 2027.
  • Isuzu and Honda believe that fuel cell technology, utilizing hydrogen as fuel resulting in no CO2 emissions, will be effective to achieve carbon neutrality of heavy-duty trucks which are required to address large load capacity, long-time use, long-distance driving and the need for quick refueling.
  • The two companies are currently planning to start demonstration testing of a prototype truck on public roads before the end of the current fiscal year (ending March 31, 2024).
  • Moving forward, the two companies will take advantage of the respective strengths of each company and accelerate the development of clean, low-noise, low-vibration fuel cell- powered heavy-duty trucks.

C4T Raises €4 Million to Drive Growth and Digitisation of European Customs Declarations

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

MECHELEN, Belgium, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- C4T, known in the sector for its fully automated single message/double filing system as well as Special Procedures modules like Customs Warehousing, Inward Processing/Outward Processing and Returned Goods Relief, will use the funds to develop new products and services for its customers as well as cement its leading position amongst UK and European importers and exporters as the customs declarations platform of choice.  

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  • Customs4trade NV (C4T), a leading cloud-based customs declarations platform, raised €4 million in new capital to support product investment and execute its growth plans in the UK and Europe.
  • C4T's CAS platform allows companies to fully digitise their customs declarations processes giving them more transparency, control and oversight of customs data in a fully compliant environment.
  • Some 95% of the customs declarations processed by C4T have zero manual intervention.
  • "Digitised customs declarations is the oil that greases the wheels of international trade and C4T has some of the highest-grade oil in the business," said Chief Executive Rupert Spiegelberg.

C4T Raises €4 Million to Drive Growth and Digitisation of European Customs Declarations

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

MECHELEN, Belgium, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- C4T, known in the sector for its fully automated single message/double filing system as well as Special Procedures modules like Customs Warehousing, Inward Processing/Outward Processing and Returned Goods Relief, will use the funds to develop new products and services for its customers as well as cement its leading position amongst UK and European importers and exporters as the customs declarations platform of choice.  

Key Points: 
  • Customs4trade NV (C4T), a leading cloud-based customs declarations platform, raised €4 million in new capital to support product investment and execute its growth plans in the UK and Europe.
  • C4T's CAS platform allows companies to fully digitise their customs declarations processes giving them more transparency, control and oversight of customs data in a fully compliant environment.
  • Some 95% of the customs declarations processed by C4T have zero manual intervention.
  • "Digitised customs declarations is the oil that greases the wheels of international trade and C4T has some of the highest-grade oil in the business," said Chief Executive Rupert Spiegelberg.

Morgan Mobile Service Unit at NTEA Work Truck Week 2023

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

In response to the growing appetite for mobile fleet service, Morgan Truck Body will feature a Mobile Service Unit specifically designed for roadside assistance during NTEA Work Truck Week, March 7 – 10, 2023 in Indianapolis (Booth #909).

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  • In response to the growing appetite for mobile fleet service, Morgan Truck Body will feature a Mobile Service Unit specifically designed for roadside assistance during NTEA Work Truck Week, March 7 – 10, 2023 in Indianapolis (Booth #909).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230308005027/en/
    The Morgan Truck Body Roadside Assistance Vehicle (RAV) features a service-ready mobile workshop with ease of access that includes curbside step door.
  • (Photo: Morgan Truck Body)
    The self-contained, best-in-class Morgan Roadside Assistance Vehicle (RAV) will be featured on an Isuzu NPR-HD gas-powered 14,500 GVWR chassis and includes:
    “We see a significant customer shift in demand away from brick-and-mortar repair centers towards flexible mobile units to repair on site, which saves time and cost,” says Tom Diez, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Morgan Truck Body.
  • “Morgan Mobile Service Units answer that demand and can be custom designed for a wide variety of fleet on-site maintenance, inspection, and repair needs, with the goal of getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely.”