B–ON, a leading global clean mobility provider, has joined hands with Mobility in Harmony (MIH), a prominent ecosystem for electric vehicles (EVs), to roll out shared solutions tailored for fleet customers. The announcement was made at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, where B–ON showcased its upcoming “Pelkan” electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) integrated with smart package dispenser technology.
Why It Matters
This collaboration emphasizes the accelerating trend toward electrification and efficiency in urban mobility, particularly in the realm of last-mile delivery. The partnership is expected to meld the best of hardware, software, and service solutions to enhance the fleet electrification experience for commercial users.
Key Points
- Next-Gen Pelkan eLCV: B–ON’s Pelkan is an electric vehicle specifically designed for urban last-mile delivery. The Pelkan will come in 43 and 54 kWh battery versions, making its worldwide debut at CES in January and available by 2024.
- Smart Dispenser Tech: Unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show, the GPS-driven system streamlines package loading and identifies the correct parcel for each delivery stop. This technology, which ensures safer, curbside-only access, can lead to time savings and up to $9,000 additional delivery revenue per vehicle annually. B–ON will offer it as an optional feature on the Pelkan or as an aftermarket addition for other vehicles starting Q2 2024.
- Collaborative Integration: B–ON’s “ElectrOS” electrification services will seamlessly mesh with MIH’s last-mile delivery and software solutions, underpinning the holistic electrification experience for fleet customers.
Bottom Line
This alliance between B–ON and MIH, backed by industry titans like Foxconn and Microsoft, heralds a significant leap in commercial transportation’s evolution. As articulated by Bruno Lambert, B–ON’s CEO, and Jack Cheng, MIH’s CEO, only collective industry effort can truly revolutionize urban transportation. This partnership, with its focus on productivity, innovation, and electrification, could well pave the way for future advancements in the sector.
