TIER IV and Isuzu Deploy Level 4 Autonomous Buses

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TIER IV and Isuzu Motors have introduced Level 4 autonomous buses on Isuzu’s ERGA electric and diesel models, powered by NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion and DRIVE AGX Thor. The partnership aims to deliver safe, scalable, and efficient autonomous public transit solutions.

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TIER IV and Isuzu Deploy Level 4 Autonomous Buses

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Tokyo, Japan- TIER IV, Inc. and Isuzu Motors Limited., have announced the deployment of Level 4 autonomous buses on Isuzu’s ERGA electric and diesel models, powered by the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion computing platform. These next-generation autonomous buses will be equipped with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor system-on-chip, providing the advanced safety, computing capability, and redundancy needed for reliable autonomous transit operations.

Ms. Shinpei Kato, founder and CEO of TIER IV, said “This collaboration marks a definitive milestone for autonomous transit. By fusing Isuzu’s legendary engineering with NVIDIA’s Thor AI compute, we have built an unmatched foundation for Level 4 transit driven by Autoware. Unveiling this Level 4 autonomous bus deployment at NVIDIA GTC 2026 proves that when you combine world-class hardware with the power of the Autoware ecosystem, safe and scalable public transit is no longer a goal – it is a reality.”

Mr. Hiroshi Sato, Senior Executive Officer and Vice President, Engineering Division of Isuzu “Our partnership with TIER IV and NVIDIA represents a significant leap in commercial vehicle intelligence. Deploying Level 4 autonomous driving on both our ERGA EV and diesel models ensures that we provide versatile, sustainable, and highly efficient solutions for any fleet. We are bringing Isuzu’s world-renowned reliability to the autonomous age, ensuring safe and high-performance transit at scale.”

Mr. Rishi Dhall NVIDIA Vice President of Automotive, said, “The transition to highly automated commercial transport demands fail-operational, high-performance computing without compromise. TIER IV and Isuzu are frontrunners in the public transit vertical, utilizing NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor on the DRIVE Hyperion platform in the Isuzu ERGA to power TIER IV’s Autoware-based Level 4 software stack. Their scalable solution addresses critical real-world needs, such as Japan’s national driver shortage, while delivering the operational rigor necessary for essential public services.”