Electric vehicle development facility “The EARTH lab.” begins operations
— Accelerating efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality as a core hub for electric vehicle development —

YOKOHAMA, Japan, June 29, 2026 — Isuzu Motors Limited (headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan; President and CEO: Naohiro Yamaguchi; hereinafter “Isuzu”) has begun operations at “The EARTH lab.” Isuzu has built the electric vehicle development facility within its Fujisawa Plant (Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture) to further accelerate the development of carbon-neutral vehicles. Testing and validation functions for a wide range of systems and technologies are consolidated under one roof, which will serve as the core hub for the Isuzu Group’s commercial electric vehicle development. By enhancing product quality and development speed, Isuzu aims to strengthen its competitive advantage in preparation for the broader adoption of carbon-neutral vehicles from 2030 onward.
 

In helping realize a carbon-neutral society by 2050, the Isuzu Group is pursuing a “multi-pathway” approach, promoting the decarbonization of commercial vehicles by proposing and providing optimal power sources that deliver high economic value and practical usability for customers. Achieving this goal requires accelerating the development of a wide-range of carbon-neutral vehicles, such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCVs), as well as strengthening the underlying development infrastructure.

Isuzu announced the establishment of The EARTH lab. in November 2023 as part of its initiative to strengthen its electric vehicle development. The main feature of the facility is its capability to evaluate and verify essential EV systems and technologies from the early stages of development. It includes not only batteries but electric powertrain components such as individual motors and eAxles, as well as energy and thermal management systems. By enabling highly accurate verification of quality and performance from the early stages of development, Isuzu will take the lead in planning, design, evaluation, and decision-making, thereby driving the development of competitive electric vehicles.

It is also notable that the facility has been designed to reduce environmental impacts - with the solar panels installed on its rooftop and side walls, and waste heat recovery systems used for some air conditioning equipment.

An opening ceremony was held at the facility on June 29, where company representatives celebrated the commencement of operations of the new development hub. Ken Ueda, Senior Executive Officer, EVP of the Engineering Division, delivered the following remarks:  

“The EARTH lab. embodies our vision for how Isuzu’s development capabilities will evolve in the years ahead. The role expected of commercial vehicle manufacturers continues to expand and become more complex as we address carbon neutrality, labor shortages across the logistics industry, growing expectations for safety and quality, and increasingly diverse customer needs and operating environments. I hope this facility will serve as a place for innovation and challenge—a place where the reliable quality and trust that define Isuzu, together with new technologies and new value, will be created and ultimately contribute to our customers and to society in the future.”

As part of its mid-term business plan, ISUZU Transformation - Growth to 2030 (IX), Isuzu positions carbon-neutral solutions as one of its key growth areas. Isuzu will leverage The EARTH lab. to further strengthen its electric vehicle development infrastructure and continue driving initiatives that fulfill its purpose of Moving the World - for You.

For more information about our products, services and commitment to transform into a “Commercial Mobility Solutions Company”, please visit isuzu-global.com.

 

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