Quick Takeaways
- Mitsubishi Fuso Foxconn Zero-Emission Bus Company Japan targets faster adoption of clean public transport.
- The partnership combines Japanese bus manufacturing strength with global ZEV technology capabilities.
On January 22, 2026, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Hon Hai Technology Group announced plans to establish a standalone bus company in Japan. The partners had earlier signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration in zero-emission bus development, setting the foundation for this dedicated venture.
Mitsubishi Fuso Foxconn Zero-Emission Bus Company Japan timeline and structure
The new company is scheduled to be established in the second half of 2026. Bus development and manufacturing will take place at MFTBC’s Toyama plant in Japan under the FUSO brand. The headquarters will be located in Kawasaki, Japan, supporting localized development, sourcing, production, and sales operations.
Key leadership and operational highlights include:
Technology focus and market positioning
The new OEM will combine FUSO’s bus design, development, and manufacturing expertise with Foxconn’s zero-emission vehicle technology and global partnership network. This approach is intended to strengthen competitiveness in Japan while enabling scalability for international markets.
As a bus-dedicated OEM, the company aims to meet growing societal demand for high-quality public transportation by accelerating the development of competitive zero-emission buses, while continuing to support the existing diesel bus lineup to serve diverse market needs during the transition phase.
Mitsubishi Fuso Foxconn Zero-Emission Bus Company Japan timeline and structure
The new company is scheduled to be established in the second half of 2026. Bus development and manufacturing will take place at MFTBC’s Toyama plant in Japan under the FUSO brand. The headquarters will be located in Kawasaki, Japan, supporting localized development, sourcing, production, and sales operations.
Key leadership and operational highlights include:
- Katsuto Kora, currently Director and Head of FUSO BUS at MFTBC, designated as CEO
- Full integration of development, production, and sales within Japan
- Focus on both domestic demand and overseas markets
Technology focus and market positioning
The new OEM will combine FUSO’s bus design, development, and manufacturing expertise with Foxconn’s zero-emission vehicle technology and global partnership network. This approach is intended to strengthen competitiveness in Japan while enabling scalability for international markets.
As a bus-dedicated OEM, the company aims to meet growing societal demand for high-quality public transportation by accelerating the development of competitive zero-emission buses, while continuing to support the existing diesel bus lineup to serve diverse market needs during the transition phase.
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