After JR Shikoku, it is JR Central's turn to build new DMUs for its limited express services but instead of the standard diesel engine + torque converters it will be diesel-electric hybrid. A 4-car pre-production set will be built in 2019 and production is expected to begin in 2022 to replace the KiHa 85 series DMUs running on the Hida and Nanki services
http://jr-central.co.jp/news/release/_pdf/000034155.pdf