MFTBC to Unveil Hydrogen Heavy-Duty Trucks at JMS 2025

Kawasaki City, Japan- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC)., a commercial vehicle manufacturer, will stage the world premiere of two hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck concept models at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (JMS 2025). The event, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto Ward, Tokyo) from October 30 to November 9, 2025.

At JMS 2025, MFTBC will unveil:

• “H2IC” — a heavy-duty truck using an internal combustion engine that burns hydrogen. By leveraging components and technologies common to today’s diesel trucks, H2IC is designed to enable a faster, smoother transition to hydrogen. Its hydrogen internal-combustion (H2ICE) approach is especially well-suited to high-power applications such as construction vehicles. The H2IC is fueled by compressed hydrogen gas.
• “H2FC” — a heavy-duty truck powered by a fuel-cell system that converts hydrogen into electricity to drive an electric motor. The H2FC stores hydrogen in liquid form, enabling up to 1,200 km of range, ~15-minute refueling, and no compromise to load body space.*

MFTBC views hydrogen thanks to its high energy density, long driving range, and short refueling times as a compelling route to carbon-neutral commercial transport, particularly for heavy-duty and long-haul use cases.

In a Japan-first, the heavy-duty H2FC features a liquid hydrogen tank engineered for subcooled liquid hydrogen (sLH₂) refueling. Co-developed by Daimler Truck and Linde Engineering, this technology pressurizes hydrogen during refueling to eliminate boil-off gas discharge and reduce boil-off during operation—addressing a long-standing challenge in handling liquid hydrogen. Because sLH₂ simplifies station equipment compared with compressed hydrogen gas systems, it can also help lower infrastructure costs and accelerate the build-out of a hydrogen ecosystem.

To establish sLH₂ domestically, MFTBC is conducting joint research with Iwatani Corporation—Japan’s sole supplier of liquid hydrogen. Relevant parties are also discussing ISO standardization for sLH₂. In Japan, MFTBC and Iwatani are advancing sLH₂ filling technology, regulatory readiness, and commercialization, while building broader partnerships with companies and institutions to support nationwide implementation.

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