New EV from truck maker Hino to debut in U.S. next year

Toyota unit to partner with Norway's Hexagon to develop the zero-emission vehicle

The Dutro Z EV, released last year in Japan, is currently the only electric truck Hino Motors has available in its lineup. (Photo by Miho Tankai)

MIHO TANKAI, Nikkei staff writer

July 25, 2023 00:48 JST

TOKYO -- Hino Motors will start selling an electrified version of its heavy-duty commercial trucks in the U.S. next year, jointly developing the new model with Norwegian partner Hexagon Purus.

Toyota Motor group member Hino plans to begin production of the EV, designed to pull semi-trailers, in 2024, with the aim of 10,000 sales in the U.S. by 2030.