folofly Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroyasu Koma, Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), an EV manufacturer, announced its second self-developed 1-ton flatbed EV truck, the folofly F1 TRUCK, in June last year. As a customizable model for the cargo space, it has garnered attention across various industries.
Today, folofly is pleased to announce that the folofly F1 TRUCK has been selected as a demonstration experiment vehicle for optimizing shared bicycle placement using renewable energy and EV trucks. This experiment is currently being conducted in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, by NTT DOCOMO, INC. and DOCOMO BIKESHARE, INC.
Background of the folofly F1 Series Development: Responding to Decarbonization Needs in the Commercial Vehicle Industry
folofly has adopted a “horizontal specialization” model, focusing on planning and design domestically, while outsourcing production overseas, similar to the smartphone industry. This has enabled the company to develop and market Japan’s first 1-ton class EV trucks, F1 VAN and F1 TRUCK, at twice the usual speed. Demand for decarbonization-compliant vehicles varies greatly depending on industry, transportation mode, and cargo type. folofly is committed to contributing to a sustainable society by collaborating with forward-thinking companies to develop vehicles and services tailored to these diverse needs.
Company History
- August 2021: folofly Co., Ltd. established at Kyoto University International Science Innovation Building
- October 2021: First 1-ton class delivery EV vehicle domestically produced with fabless manufacturing receives a license plate
- October 2021: Sales of EV F1 VAN begin
- October 2021: SBS Holdings announces plans to adopt 10,000 of folofly’s vehicles
- November 2021: Joint development of battery exchange facilities with JEE
- June 2022: Announcement of the second self-developed flatbed EV, the F1 TRUCK
- July 2022: EV F1 VAN becomes eligible for the Green Advanced Truck and Bus Introduction Subsidy Program
- September 2022: EV F1 VAN receives a green license plate as the first 1-ton class cargo EV in Japan and begins operation
- September 2022: EV F1 VAN becomes eligible for CEV subsidies
Company Overview
- Company Name: folofly Co., Ltd.
- Established: August 3, 2021
- Representative: Hiroyasu Koma, President
- Capital: ¥9,240,000,000 (including capital reserves)
- Headquarters: Kyoto University International Science Innovation Building, 36-1 Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
- Business: Development and sale of electric vehicles and provision of eco-friendly infrastructure services