Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its participation in the Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024, which will take place from October 15 to 18, 2024, at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. This event, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA), focuses on fostering collaboration between mobility-related companies and innovative startups poised to shape the future.
At the event, Daihatsu’s display will highlight its research and development efforts in MONODUKURI and KOTODUKURI, aimed at tackling challenges faced by local communities. The company hopes to promote business collaboration by creating new opportunities to connect with industry stakeholders.
Furthermore, Daihatsu will showcase its UNIFORM Truck in the car and motorcycle exhibition area designated for JAMA members. This truck represents a unique approach to carbon neutrality for mini commercial battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by integrating a futuristic business model involving mobile sales of hydroponically-grown vegetables on its truck bed.
A model of this truck will also be displayed at the event.
<Daihatsu’s booth>
Exhibition summary: Panel presentations focused on “research and development addressing local community challenges”
- Addressing mobility challenges: Solutions include autonomous vehicles and wearable cameras to aid visually impaired individuals.
- Combatting workforce shortages: Utilization of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) powered by autonomous driving technologies.
- Enhancing community engagement: Lightweight containers designed to support local business operators and digital transformation services aimed at revitalizing commerce.
- Fostering sustainable practices: Local production and use of renewable energy to promote carbon neutrality and regional revitalization.
<JAMA car and motorcycle exhibit>
Featured Vehicle: UNIFORM Truck
~ The mini commercial vehicle of the future designed to enhance functionality, ensuring ease of use across a variety of work styles and purposes ~
（Featured at Japan Mobility Show 2023）
Vehicle specifications: Length x width x height: 3,395 mm x 1,475 mm x 1,885 mm; Wheelbase: 1,900 mm
Daihatsu remains committed to advancing both MONODUKURI and KOTODUKURI initiatives to foster a mobility society that enhances the lives of individuals by providing services that benefit local communities.
SOURCE: Daihatsu
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