Hino Blue Ribbon

HU8J is non-step model, equipped 4 Ni-MH batteries from Toyota Prius on the roof.

The Toyota FCHV-BUS is the 1st of fuel cell bus in Japan, based Hino KL-HU2PMEE.

It has a rounded roof dome similar to the Rainbow II with a double-curvature windscreen and a separately mounted destination blind.

The Blue Ribbon Hybrid Articulated Bus was launched on May 27, 2019 along with Erga Duo.

The bus uses A09C 6-cylinder engine, which creates 360 horsepower at 1800rpm, and Hino Motors 7AMT transmission as the GVW exceeds 20 tons.

On August 2, 2022, along with the Erga Hybrid, shipments were suspended under the guidance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism due to the Hino Motors engine fraud problem.

On August 2, 2022, along with the Erga Hybrid, shipments were suspended under the guidance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism due to the Hino Motors engine fraud problem.