Followfly cooperates in the development of Sharp’s EV concept model “LDK ” *Folofly Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 6, 2024
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Followfly cooperates in the development of Sharp’s EV concept model “LDK ” *Supporting futuristic concept EVs by leveraging the technological capabilities of the top market share of commercial 1-ton EVs in Japan* “LDK ” image
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU6RIE1VCSk
EV manufacturer Followfly Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Hiroyasu Koma, Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) is a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation (Representative Director, President Executive Officer and CEO: Okitsu)
Masahiro, Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture) is FOXCONN *1 Provided knowledge in the EV engineering field during the development of the first EV concept model “LDK ” planned and developed in collaboration with the company, which will be held at the Tokyo International Forum on September 17th and 18th “SHARP
We would like to inform you that we will be participating as a development partner for the first public exhibition at “Tech-Day’24 “Innovation Showcase””.
Since last year, Sharp has been holding a technology exhibition event “SHARP” aimed at realizing a more comfortable life in the future. We are holding “Tech-Day”. The initiative, which allows participants to experience products and services that lead to innovation in the world in collaboration with advanced technology partner companies, attracted a lot of attention as a large-scale event held by individual companies. This year, “AI” and “GREEN”
In the fields of “ENERGY,” “INDUSTRY,” and “COMMUNICATION,”
Sharp’s solutions created as “Innovation” will be introduced, and Sharp’s first EV concept model will also be unveiled.
Forofly, a company that develops and sells EVs, collaborated in the development of the concept model “LDK ” to be unveiled by Sharp. “LDK ” is an EV that proposes a new concept that focuses on “time when the vehicle is stationary” by viewing the interior of the vehicle as an “extended space of the living room.”
“LDK ” image (left: in-house),
“LDK ” image (right: exterior)
During the development process of this new futuristic concept EV, Followfly cooperated with the project through its experience in developing EV trucks already in operation across the country and technical support from driving data. At Forofly, we will continue to work with advanced companies working to realize a sustainable society, contributing to decarbonization that balances economy and ecology.
* ■SHARP Tech-day event details*
For information on “SHARP Tech-Day’24 “Innovation Showcase”” and to register for participation, please refer to the special website below. https://corporate.jp.sharp/techday/
*1 Head office: New Taipei City, Taiwan, Chairman: Liu Yangwei
* ■folofly F1 series – responding to the demand for decarbonization in the commercial automobile industry*
Like smartphones, Forofly specializes in product development and design in Japan, and outsources production using a “horizontal division of labor” style, which allows us to produce Japan’s first 1-ton-class EV trucks, the F1V and F1T, at twice the normal speed. We have achieved development and sales. Since F1VAN obtained a commercial license number in September 2022, it is currently being introduced across the country from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, in addition to the Kanto and Chubu regions such as Tokyo, Chiba, and Saitama.
Starting in 2023, we will also roll out new vehicle models with improved safety features and convenience. In July, it was certified as a vehicle eligible for subsidies for commercial vehicle
electrification promotion projects. At Forofly, we will continue to work with forward-thinking companies that are working to realize a sustainable society, providing support at the time of installation and after-sales service, and developing vehicle models and services that meet logistics needs, thereby achieving decarbonization that balances economy and ecology. We will continue to contribute to the
* ■Foloffly is currently looking for people to work with us. * We are looking for people who can take on new challenges responsibly and who are interested in businesses that create new value.
If you are interested, please contact us here.
* 【Company Profile】*
Company name: Followfly Co., Ltd.
Established: August 3, 2021
Representative: Representative Director Hiroyasu Koma
Capital: 1,309,780,000 yen (including capital reserves and capital surplus) Head Office: 93 Chudoji Awatamachi, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Industry: Development and sales of electric vehicles and provision of environmentally friendly infrastructure services
Contact: 078-891-7117 (representative contact)