Electric vehiclesMitsubishi Fuso brings EV trucks to Malaysia and Philippines
Truck maker looks to head off repeat of China's gains at Japan's expense in passenger cars
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus has begun offering test drives of its eCanter electric truck to customers in the Philippines. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus plans to launch an electric truck in Malaysia and the Philippines as early as this year, hoping to take an early lead over Chinese automakers that have already made inroads in Southeast Asia's passenger vehicle market.