HINO PONCHO Z EV BUS

Scheduled for 2022, the Hino Poncho Z eV electric bus takes into consideration the growing concern for global environmental issues. Team CV looks at the cnlusions in line.

Hino Motors Ltd. has announced the launch of the Poncho Z EV light-duty electric bus in spring 2022 in Japan. Based on the Poncho light-duty nonstop diesel bus launched in 2002, which has been widely adopted throughout Japan for community transportation purposes, the Poncho Z EV light-duty e-bus, taking into consideration, the growing concern for global environmental issues, features a modern, practical, and attractive design. Termed ‘universal’, the design is user-friendly for everyone and optimized for the community. Realizing the increasing need for zero-emissions vehicles, given their close proximity to people’s everyday lives, the Poncho Z EV light-duty e-bus employs the latest advances in electric propulsion technologies found the world over. Engineered to contribute to sustainable community transportation with a people-friendly approach, the Poncho Z EV light-duty e-bus has a large full-flat area and low floor non-step structure. Supporting easier boarding and movement inside the bus for all kinds of passengers, including wheelchair users and baby strollers, the e-bus will address urban transportation needs in particular. Devoid of any noise and emission, the vehicle has a large glass area for an airy cabin and a superior ability to maneuver.