eMotion Fleet Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Shuji Shiraki and CTO: Dennis Ilic; hereinafter "eMotion Fleet") and ZO MOTORS Corp. (Headquarters: Chuo, Tokyo; CEO& President: Shinsaku Hanada; hereinafter "ZO MOTORS") have entered into a strategic partnership to electrify and decarbonize fleets of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through this collaboration, the two companies will offer a comprehensive one-stop service for logistics operators, covering everything from EV trucks to EV fleet and energy management, with the goal of promoting sustainable logistics.

Partnership Overview

1. Offer Comprehensive EV Truck One Stop Service for SMEs
   Combining ZO MOTORS’ EV trucks with eMotion Fleet’s electrification consulting services and EV Fleet and Energy Management System (FMS/EMS), this partnership will deliver total solutions designed to support SME decarbonization and improve operational efficiency.

   
   

2. Joint Sales Approach Focused on SMEs
   Both parties collaborate on sales initiatives targeting SMEs to promote the widespread adoption of EV trucks.
   
   

3. Cooperation on Charging Infrastructure and Maintenance
   To ensure constant uptime of EV trucks, the partnership will provide joint support in selecting appropriate charging infrastructure and strengthening maintenance networks.
   
   

4. Development of New Data-Driven Services
   Using vehicle and telematics data from both parties, the partnership will jointly develop new services, including predictive maintenance solutions, to further enhance EV operations.

   
   

Background of the Partnership

In today’s situation where the logistics industry, particularly the SMEs, faces increasing pressure to pursue carbon neutrality on top of the driver shortage issues represented by the “2024 problem”, complexity of fleet electrification and EV operations become a challenge to accelerate decarbonization of SMEs. By combining their strengths, eMotion Fleet and ZO MOTORS aim to overcome these challenges and accelerate decarbonization efforts for SMEs, creating a pathway to more sustainable logistics operations.

[About ZO MOTORS]

Founded in July 2023, ZO MOTORS is committed to advancing zero emission transportation solutions. With a KD factory in Cambodia and partnerships with OEMs across the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia, ZO MOTORS specializes in zero emission commercial vehicles supported by a comprehensive maintenance network. Committed to sustainability, the “ZO” in ZO MOTORS stands for “Zero Emission,” representing the company's mission to contribute to a sustainable and greener future.

• Headquarters: CURA GINZA 9F, 5-12-6 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo

• CEO& President: Shinsaku Hanada

• URL: www.zomotors.co.jp

  
  

[About eMotion Fleet]

eMotion Fleet is a brand agnostic fleet electrification solution provider focused in Japan and Asia. Based on its extensive hands-on experience, eMotion Fleet acts as a professional expert group to offer one-stop service to support customers electrify their fleet and maximize fleet uptime, operation cost savings and carbon neutrality.

• Headquarters: Mizuma Bldg. 6F, 3-3-13 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo

• Representative Directors: Shuji Shiraki, Dennis Ilic

• URL: https://www.emotion-fleet.com

• Press release