Debut at Green Coop’s Largest Decarbonization Event
folofly Inc. (Representative Director: Hiroyasu Koma; Headquarters: Kyoto, Japan), an EV manufacturer specializing in 1-ton class EV trucks designed for last-mile delivery, is pleased to announce its participation in the “Carbon Neutral EXPO – Today’s Step Changes the Future,” organized by Green Coop Cooperative Association (Headquarters: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka; Representative Director: Yoko Hidaka). At this event, folofly will showcase its first EV kitchen car and offer test drives of the F1VAN.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 23, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Venue: Marine Messe Fukuoka B Building (2-1 Okihama-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka)
- Admission: Free
Green Coop has been implementing various initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for “zero greenhouse gas emissions from business operations by 2027.” These initiatives include transitioning all vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), promoting the use of electricity that does not emit carbon dioxide, enhancing domestic products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during transportation, and advancing reuse and recycling efforts. The “Carbon Neutral EXPO – Today’s Step Changes the Future” is designed as an event where families, from children to adults, can enjoyably experience carbon neutrality, bringing these initiatives closer to the community.
Aligning with Green Coop’s mission to foster a sustainable society, folofly will exhibit its first EV kitchen car and provide test drive experiences of the F1VAN, which is expanding its operations nationwide. Moving forward, folofly will continue to collaborate with forward-thinking companies dedicated to sustainability, developing vehicles and services that meet diverse logistics needs, contributing to decarbonization that balances economy and ecology.
Company History
- August 2021: folofly Co., Ltd. established at Kyoto University International Science Innovation Building
- October 2021: License obtained for Japan’s first domestically fabless-produced 1-ton class EV truck
- October 2021: Sales of EV F1 VAN commence
- October 2021: SBS Holdings announces plans to adopt 10,000 folofly vehicles
- November 2021: Battery exchange system jointly developed with JEE
- June 2022: Announcement of the flatbed EV F1 TRUCK
- July 2022: EV F1 VAN certified for Green Advanced Truck and Bus Introduction Subsidy Program
- September 2022: EV F1 VAN becomes the first 1-ton cargo EV in Japan to obtain a green license plate and begins operations
- September 2022: EV F1 VAN certified for subsidy programs
- January 2023: Completion of Series A funding
- June 2023: Launched new F1 series models, including F1VS, F1VS4, and F1TS, equipped with standard features such as electronic stability control, parking lock systems, and CHAdeMO compatibility
- June 2023: Entered a business partnership with the nationwide organization of repair shops supported by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, “Advance Club,” for vehicle maintenance
- July 2023: Commenced the company’s first Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) in Kobe City
- July 2023: folofly F1 Series certified as eligible for subsidies under the Commercial Vehicle Electrification Promotion Project
- July 2023: Established an official partnership with Intersupport to ensure safe and reliable vehicle maintenance quality
- October 2023: Unveiled the F1VS 4-seater at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023
- February 2024: Entered into a capital and business alliance with Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.
- February 2024: Entered into a capital and business alliance with Shinshowa Co., Ltd.
Company Overview
- Company Name: folofly Co., Ltd.
- Established: August 3, 2021
- Representative: Hiroyasu Koma, President
- Capital: ¥1,309,780,000 (including capital reserves and capital surplus)
- Headquarters: Kyoto University International Science Innovation Building, 36-1 Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City
- Business: Development and sales of electric vehicles and provision of eco-friendly infrastructure services