J-Bus

J-Bus is a Japanese bus manufacturer, formed as a joint venture between Isuzu and Hino in 2002. The company focuses on producing various types of buses and coaches, including both traditional and hybrid models.

History
In January 2002, Isuzu and Hino agreed to merge their bus and coach development and manufacturing operations. This led to the creation of J-Bus in October 2002. The company officially began its operations in 2004, following the integration of Isuzu's and Hino's bus and coach subsidiaries. Over the years, J-Bus has expanded its product lineup and introduced many buses such as the first articulated bus developed in Japan in 2017. In addition, J-Bus has been involved in assembling fuel cell buses, such as the Toyota Sora, and has plans to begin assembling large electric buses by 2024.
Models

Komatsu Plant
Hino Selega / Isuzu Gala
(High deck coaches available in short and long versions).

Hino Melpha / Isuzu Gala Mio
(Short-range coaches).

Hino Poncho
(Small bus for local routes).

Toyota Sora
(A fuel cell-powered transit bus).

Utsunomiya Plant

Isuzu Erga / Hino Blue Ribbon 
(Large transit buses, available with internal combustion engines or hybrid systems).

Isuzu Erga Duo / Hino Blue Ribbon
(Hybrid articulated buses).

Isuzu Erga Mio / Hino Rainbow
(Medium-sized transit buses).
References

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