Commercial EV maker HW ELECTRO begins joint study with SoftBank Corp. to supply mobile infrastructure Utilizing NTN solution to turn "ELEMO" into a mobile source
| (1) Examination of use cases utilizing next-generation high-speed satellite communication services of "ELEMO" and "OneWeb" (Period: February 2022 to March 2024) Equipped with "OneWeb" satellite antenna in small electric vehicle "ELEMO" We will consider various use cases and introduction effects, such as supplying infrastructure. (2) Demonstration experiment using "OneWeb" next-generation high-speed satellite communication service (Period: April 2023 to March 2024) Examining the means of utilizing "OneWeb" communication service in the supply of mobile infrastructure in the event of a disaster, We will conduct a demonstration experiment. (3) Demonstration experiment using the satellite narrowband IoT communication service of "Skylo" (Period: April 2022 to March 2023) Examining and demonstrating how to utilize the communication service of "Skylo" in the supply of mobile infrastructure in the event of a disaster. Do an experiment. |
HW ELECTRO and SOFTBANK will work to supply mobile infrastructure in the event of a disaster by utilizing "ELEMO" and NTN solutions. As an initiative to support people's lives and corporate activities and realize a sustainable future, HW ELECTRO promotes the conversion of light commercial vehicles to EV from the perspectives of "environmental problems" and "social contribution", and SoftBank is always ready. We will continue to provide communication networks that can be connected anywhere.
"ELEMO" is a next-generation multi-purpose compact commercial EV vehicle manufactured and sold by HW ELECTRO Co., Ltd. The introduction of IT technologies such as operation management via the Internet and the function of linking with smartphone applications, and the zero emission performance unique to EVs, are one step ahead of the demand for the future aiming for 100% electric vehicles. The chassis has achieved high efficiency and high durability in the manufacturing process by thoroughly modularizing the parts. It is also innovative in terms of car engineering, such as implementing a high-spec suspension system that overturns the common sense of commercial vehicles designed by engineers of the world-famous Austrian "Magna Steyr". Multi-functional loading platform options, excellent performance, and urban lineup meet the diverse needs of various companies. (1) 100% EV ・ A commercial vehicle that quickly responds to the global issue of “reducing greenhouse gas emissions”.・ Fuel is cheaper than gasoline cars. (2) Under development to enable "operation management in the center office (optimization of transportation routes, efficiency improvement, etc.)" and "temperature control of the luggage compartment" by introducing a running IoT / connected service system. (3) Three luggage compartments that can be selected according to the application ・ The luggage compartment (flat bed, pickup, box) can be customized according to the user's business type. ④ Utilization as a mobile power source ・ No need to prepare a power source at various work stages such as event cars and kitchen cars. -Active as an emergency power source in the event of a disaster. Representative: Representative Director, President and CEO Junichi Miyagawa Location: 1-7-1, Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Main business: Providing mobile communication services, selling mobile terminals, providing fixed-line communication services, Internet connection services Provided by URL: https://www.softbank.jp/ Representative: President and CEO Weicheng Location: 2-7-4 Qinghai, Koto-ku, Tokyo The SOHO Bldg.634 Main business: Multipurpose small commercial EV Car "ELEMO" manufacturing and sales URL: https://hwelectro.com * The following is special information limited to media personnel. Please refrain from disclosing information on personal SNS etc.
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