The Hino Blue Ribbon (kana:日野・ブルーリボン) is a heavy-duty
single-decker bus
A single-decker bus or single-decker is a bus that has a single deck for passengers. Normally the use of the term ''single-decker'' refers to a standard two- axled rigid bus, in direct contrast to the use of the term double-decker bus, which ...
produced by
Hino Motors
Hino Motors, Ltd., commonly known as Hino, is a Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles and diesel engines (including those for trucks, buses and other vehicles) headquartered in Hino, Tokyo. The company was established in 1942 as a corpora ...
through the
J-Bus
J-Bus (''Jei-Basu Kabushiki-gaisha'', J・バス株式会社) is a Japanese manufacturer of buses and coach (vehicle), coaches. It is a joint venture of Isuzu and Hino Motors.city bus
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J-Bus
J-Bus (''Jei-Basu Kabushiki-gaisha'', J・バス株式会社) is a Japanese manufacturer of buses and coach (vehicle), coaches. It is a joint venture of Isuzu and Hino Motors.complete bus or a bus
chassis
A chassis (, ; plural ''chassis'' from French châssis ) is the load-bearing framework of an artificial object, which structurally supports the object in its construction and function. An example of a chassis is a vehicle frame, the underpart ...
One-step and two-step
The Blue Ribbon was introduced in 1982, The RT/RU22 engine is EM100 6-cylinder, 9.4 litre (225ps) diesel engine. The HT/HU22 engine is ER200 6-cylinder, 11.6 litre (225ps) diesel engine. The HT/HT23, HT/HU2M engine is M10U 6-cylinder, 9.9 litre (230ps) diesel engine.
*K-RT/RU22(1982)
*P-HT/HU22(1984)
*P-HT/HU23(1985)
*U-HT/HU2MLAA/MMAA/MPAA(1990)
*KC-HT/HU2MLCA/MMCA/MPCA(1995)
Non-step
The Blue Ribbon non-step ( low-entry)
city bus
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is introduced in 1997
Tokyo Motor Show
The is a biennial auto show held in October–November at the Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), it is a recognized international show by ...
. The HU2P engine is P11C 6-cylinder, 10.5 litre (250ps) diesel engine with turbocharger. The HU2P transmission is
ZF Ecomat
The ZF Ecomat automotive transmission was specifically designed by ZF Friedrichshafen AG primarily for city-buses and motorcoaches. It has several generations – all of the automatic transmission type, and many variants. The latest variants ...
automatic transmission standard.
*HU2PM/PP (1997)
*KC-HU2PMCE/PPCE (1998)
File:Hinomaru Bus 1231.jpg, Blue Ribbon P-HU233BA
File:Keikyubus-e4531-20070902.jpg, Blue Ribbon One-Step U-HT2MMAAkai
File:Tokyubus-t1530-kuro07-20071010.jpg, Blue Ribbon KC-HT2MLCA
File:Tobus S-D333 green-arrows.jpg, Blue Ribbon KC-HU2MLCA
File:FHI U-HT2MMAA-Kai 02.jpg, Blue Ribbon ( FHI 7E body) U-HT2MMAAkai
File:Tobus A-W293 low-floor prototype.jpg, Blue Ribbon HU2ML ( One-step low-floor prototype)
File:Entetsu_bus_88_HINO_Blue_Ribbon_HU(KC-HU2PPCE).jpg, Blue Ribbon KC-HU2PPCE
Blue Ribbon (Tourist coach, 1982-1990)
*K-RU60/63(1982)
*P-RU60/63(1985)
File:P-RU638BB-GD-Nangoku-Kotsu.jpg, Blue Ribbon (Tourist coach) P-RU638BB
File:Kanto_Jidosha_Blue_Ribbon_RU_Marronnier-Haneda.jpg, Blue Ribbon (Tourist coach) P-RU638BB
File:Hino_Blue_Ribbon_Tourist_Coach_in_Manila.jpg, Blue Ribbon in Manila, Philippines (Tourist coach) P-RU638BB
Blue Ribbon HIMR (1991-2001)
HIMR is hybrid vehicle. Induction motor and batteries equipped in car. When vehicle start, motor assist engine, and braking, motor operating as electric retarder, and accumulate energy to battery.
*U-HU2MLAkai(1991)
*U-HU2MLAH(1994)
*KC-RU1JLCH(1995)
File:Tobus A-A464 HIMR.jpg, Blue Ribbon "HIMR" U-HU2MLAH
Blue Ribbon City (2000-2005)
*KL-HT/HU2PMEE/PEE/LEA/MEA/REA(2000)
**Engine: P11C (turbocharged: 250PS or 300PS)
**Transmission: 5-speed manual or
ZF Ecomat
The ZF Ecomat automotive transmission was specifically designed by ZF Friedrichshafen AG primarily for city-buses and motorcoaches. It has several generations – all of the automatic transmission type, and many variants. The latest variants ...
( non-step: standard)
File:Entetsu_bus_173_HINO_Blue_Ribbon_City(KL-HU2PPEE).jpg, Blue Ribbon City KL-HU2PPEE
File:KL-HU2PMEK-Kanachu-I2.jpg, Blue Ribbon City KL-HU2PMEK
Blue Ribbon City HIMR (2001-2005)
HU1J is one-step model, battery changed to Ni-MH.
*HM-HU1JLEP/MEP(2001)
**Engine: J08C (turbocharged: 177 kW/240PS) with motor-assisted
File:ALPICO MRC 10181 BRC-HIMR-onestep.jpg, Blue Ribbon City HIMR HM-HU1JMEP
Blue Ribbon City Hybrid (2005-2015)
The Blue Ribbon City Hybrid is the only
hybrid electric
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) system with an Electric motor, electric propulsion system (hybrid vehicle drivetrain). The presence of the electric powertr ...
city bus
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in production with
Hino Motors
Hino Motors, Ltd., commonly known as Hino, is a Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles and diesel engines (including those for trucks, buses and other vehicles) headquartered in Hino, Tokyo. The company was established in 1942 as a corpora ...
. Most of them are primarily made in full length chassis whereas some of them are made in medium-length chassis. HU8J is non-step model, equipped 4 Ni-MH batteries from
Toyota Prius
The is a car built by Toyota which has a Hybrid vehicle drivetrain, hybrid drivetrain, combining an internal combustion engine with an electric motor. Initially offered as a four-door Sedan (automobile), sedan, it has been produced only as ...
on the roof.
*ACG-HU8JLFP/MFP(2005)
*BJG-HU8JLFP/MFP(2007)
**Engine: J08E-1M (turbocharged: 177 kW/240PS) with motor-assisted
*LJG-HU8JLGP/MGP(2010)
*LNG-HU8JLGP/MGP(2012)
**Engine: J08E-1M (turbocharged: 206 kW/280PS) with motor-assisted
File:Tobu Bus West 9803.jpg, Blue Ribbon City Hybrid ACG-HU8JLFP
FCHV-BUS (2002-2005)
The Toyota FCHV-BUS is the 1st of fuel cell bus in Japan, based Hino KL-HU2PMEE.
File:Tobus S-L111 FCHV-BUS.jpg, FCHV-BUS (Version 2002)
File:TOYOTA FCHV Bus.jpg, FCHV-BUS (Version 2005)
Blue Ribbon II (2004-2015)
The Hino Blue Ribbon II is a rebadged
Isuzu Erga
The Isuzu Erga (kana:いすゞ・エルガ) is a heavy-duty single-decker bus produced by Isuzu through the J-Bus joint venture. It is primarily available as a public bus in either a complete bus or a bus chassis. It is built by J-Bus from Jap ...
. It has a rounded roof dome similar to the Rainbow II with a double-curvature windscreen and a separately mounted
destination blind
A destination sign (North American English) or destination indicator/destination blind (British English) is a sign mounted on the front, side or rear of a public transport vehicle, such as a bus, tram, tram/streetcar or light rail vehicle, that ...
.
* KL-KV280L1/N1 (2004)
* PJ-KV234L1/N1/Q1 (2004)
* PDG/PKG-KV234L2/N2/Q2 (2007)
* LKG/LDG-KV234L3/N3/Q3 (2010)
* QPG/QKG/QDG-KV234L3/N3/Q3 (2012)
File:Miyagi-kotsu-1071.jpg, Blue Ribbon II KL-KV280L1
File:Kyoto-bus-109.jpg, Blue Ribbon II PJ-KV234N1
File:Yamako-bus-79007.jpg, Blue Ribbon II PKG-KV234L2
File:KeioDentetsuBus C21226.jpg, Blue Ribbon II QPG-KV234L3
File:Kyoto City Bus 200 Ka 1519.jpg, Blue Ribbon II (NSK 96MC body) PJ-KV234N1
Blue Ribbon (2015-present)
Hino named the original name.
*QRG/QPG/QKG/QDG-KV290N1/Q1 (2015)
**Engine: 4HK1 (turbocharged: 184 kW/250PS)
*2TG/2PG/2 kg/2DG-KV290N2/Q2 (2017)
**Engine: 4HK1 (turbocharged: 177 kW/240PS)
File:Nara_Kotsu_Nara200ka・960_Hino_Motors_Blue_Ribbon_QDG-KV290N1.jpg, Blue Ribbon QDG-KV290N1
Blue Ribbon Hybrid (2015-present)
The Blue Ribbon Hybrid is made at Utsunomiya Works.
*QSG-HL2ANAP/ASAP (2015)
**Engine: A05C (turbocharged: 184 kW/250PS) with motor-assisted
*2SG-HL2ANBP/ASBP (2017)
**Engine: A05C (turbocharged: 191 kW/260PS) with motor-assisted
File:HINO Hybrid LJG-HU8JLGP in Thailand.jpg, Blue Ribbon Hybrid Test Model (The body is based on Blue Ribbon City) HU8JLGP(kai)
File:QSG-HL2ASAP_keisei4533.jpg, Blue Ribbon Hybrid QSG-HL2ASAP
Shinjin RC420TP
Shinjin RC420TP is a rear engine high speed bus licence build from Hino Blue Ribbon RC Series bus.
Shinjin RC420TP, the express bus class was introduced in February 1971. The body was used from Hino RC300P series, but used the longer Hino RC320P chassis. This series were equip with the Hino's DK20-T turbo-diesel engine. The last one was produced in June 1972. Only 67 units were made before
GM Korea
GM Korea Company ( ko, 한국지엠주식회사) is the South Korean subsidiary of multinational corporation General Motors. GMK is also the third largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea. GM Korea's roots go back to the former Daewoo Motors ...
took over. Other version, the RC420 sub series were also made with leaf spring suspension system.
Daewoo Bus
Zyle Daewoo Bus, formerly "Zyle Daewoo Commercial Vehicle" is a South Korean manufacturer of buses and is majority owned by Young-An Hat Company, based in Busan. It was established in 2002 as a successor to previous merger, Daewoo Motor Company ...
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Buses
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Shinjin Motors
Shinjin Motors or Sinjin Motors ( ko, 신진자동차, ) is a defunct South Korean car manufacturer.
A related bus manufacturer called "Shinjin Bus Manufacturing Company" was founded in 1955 as an independent company. It is now a part of Daewo ...
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