On March 7, 2023, ISUZU Motors Limited announced its goals for the year to accelerate the future of transportation and launched the 7th generation of the ISUZU N-Series (Elf) and Forward series trucks. ISUZU also introduced the new Elf EV, its first mass-produced pure electric vehicle. The Elf EV van truck will be available in traditional cab models with a total weight of fewer than 3.5 tons and wide cab models with a total weight of up to 7.5 tons, but the van truck‘s power parameters have not been disclosed.
Clues have been discovered on the official website of ZF Friedrichshafen AG regarding their latest electric central drive system, the ZF CeTrax lite. The system has already begun mass production in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and is designed for use in light commercial vehicles and urban traffic worldwide. Japanese cooperator ISUZU is among the first customers to install the system in their new ELF EV model.
The CeTrax lite electric central drive system is expected to become the power source for the new 7.5-tonne ELF EV model. It boasts a peak performance output of 150 kW and 1500 Nm of torque and is highly integrated, featuring an electric motor, a reduction mechanism, and an electronic control system. This compact design reduces the system’s space occupation and allows for more installation options for battery modules and other components.
Furthermore, the CeTrax lite central drive system is lightweight, weighing only around 120 kilograms, which is even lower than the weight of a diesel engine with a displacement of 2.5 liters. This, along with its enhanced chassis installation flexibility, makes it an ideal option for this van truck.
The Elf EV product lineup includes standard, high, and wide cabins, powered by an external power supply with two charging modes: Scheduled charging and fast charging. The van truck is also equipped with a high-voltage battery temperature continuous monitoring system, with automatic temperature control in cold regions to ensure optimal battery performance.
In addition, the ISUZU ELF EV van truck features a heat pump air conditioning design for energy efficiency, as well as a standard seat heater to reduce the power consumption of the cab air conditioning and increase the driving range.
The maximization of Intelligence has further enhanced safety.
The seventh-generation ISUZU ELF model incorporates advanced safety systems and driver assistance functions to reduce the risk of traffic accidents. 4 safety assistance packages are currently available: BASIC, which includes mandatory functions; STANDARD, which offers effective functions for city traffic; ADVANCE, which provides efficient and convenient functions for high-speed driving; and PREMIUM, which includes steering control functions and is the top version of driver assistance functions.
The following safety features are available:
- Pre-collision Braking System: Alerting the driver and triggering emergency braking when a possible collision with an oncoming pedestrian is detected at an intersection.
- Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control: Controlling acceleration, deceleration, start, and stop of the vehicle, maintains a safe distance from the vehicle in front and reduces driver fatigue to improve driving safety.
- Lane Keeping Assistance System: Using a camera to identify the left and right lines of the driving lane helps maintain the lane and prevent deviation.
- Driver Fatigue Detection: Monitoring the driver’s state, alerts the driver through audio and visual devices when a lack of concentration is detected, and controls the air conditioning to warn the driver of cold air to prevent accidents caused by fatigue.
- Emergency Driving Stop System: Detecting abnormal situations and stopping the vehicle automatically or allowing the driver to press a switch to stop the vehicle.
- Adaptive Driving Beam: Detecting the lights of vehicles in front and adjusting the lighting accordingly to improve visibility and driving safety at night.
- Traffic Sign Recognition Assistance: Recognizing traffic signs and displaying the identified signs on the instrument display screen to prevent driver negligence and dangerous behaviors.
- Intelligent Speed Limit: Automatically limiting the vehicle’s speed to within the highest recognized speed limit to avoid accidents related to speeding.
- Front Blind Spot Monitoring: Detecting pedestrians and bicycles in front of the vehicle and displays a warning when a collision may occur.
It is important to note that ISUZU reminds drivers to prioritize safe driving and not overly rely on these systems, despite offering up to nine driver assistance functions.
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