DAIZO Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Nobuyuki Minami), which has its roots in the shipbuilding industry, is pleased to announce the adoption of its next-generation EV mobility brand 'e-NEO NEO-ONE' by Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture).

A Symbolic Introduction Case: 'Shipbuilding Technology Supports the Shipbuilding Site'

Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. is one of Japan's leading shipbuilders, headquartered on Oshima Island in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Within its vast premises, mobility is required in many situations, such as employee transportation, equipment inspections, and visitor reception.

The e-NEO 'NEO-ONE' introduced this time is an electric mobility vehicle that can carry three people, featuring a compact body size and excellent maneuverability. In addition to being easy to drive with a regular driver's license, it achieves both operational efficiency and environmental consideration as an EV mobility that emits no CO2 during operation.

Furthermore, the fact that e-NEO, developed with shipbuilding technology as its background, is utilized at an actual shipbuilding site is also a symbolic initiative of 'shipbuilding technology supporting the shipbuilding site.'

Solving Mobility Challenges in Large-Scale Facilities

Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. premises

In recent years, improving the efficiency of on-site mobility has become a challenge in large-scale facilities such as factories, logistics centers, port facilities, and power plants. Especially in vast facilities like shipyards, reducing travel time and improving work efficiency directly leads to increased productivity.

e-NEO is expected to be utilized as a mobility solution for various purposes, including 'employee on-site transportation, equipment inspection and patrol duties, visitor guidance, and facility mobility support.'

It is attracting attention as a new option for on-site mobility, as it is compact compared to conventional automobiles while offering sufficient load capacity and stability.

Introduction Company Overview

Company Name: Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Chairman and Representative Director: Nobuyuki Minami

President and Representative Director: Makoto Yamaguchi

Location: 1605-1 Oshima-cho, Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Established: February 7, 1973

Business Activities: Shipbuilding, repair, and fabrication/installation of steel structures, etc.

Contribution to Decarbonization and GX through EV Mobility

As decarbonization management and GX (Green Transformation) initiatives are required in corporate activities, the electrification of on-site vehicles is also an important theme.

e-NEO can be charged with a 100V or 200V power source and can be operated without using gasoline, thus suppressing CO2 emissions during operation. By electrifying vehicles used for on-site transportation, it is possible not only to reduce fuel costs but also to utilize it as part of a company's environmental consideration measures.

The introduction to Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. this time is also positioned as a practical example supporting efforts to reduce environmental impact in the manufacturing industry.

Next-Generation Mobility 'e-NEO NEO-ONE'

'e-NEO' Brand Site

DAIZO Co., Ltd. 'e-NEO' Brand Site: https://e-neodaizo.com/

'A Driving Design Product' Born from Shipbuilding Technology

e-NEO is a three-seater electric mobility developed by DAIZO Co., Ltd., which has its roots in shipbuilding design philosophy and metal processing technology. It has transferred the 'safety structure,' 'durability,' and 'precise design philosophy' cultivated at sea directly to land, achieving a robust yet lightweight body structure. It balances a highly rigid body structure with stable driving performance, attracting attention as a 'driving design product' that makes urban mobility smarter and more stylish. NEO-ONE adopts a three-wheel structure yet can be driven with a regular driver's license. It supports a wide range of scenes, from daily shopping to city cruising and business use.

It presents a 'new form of mobility extending from everyday life,' such as commuting, shopping, cafe time, and pick-ups. It is positioned as a 'just-right next-generation mobility' that is neither a car nor a motorcycle, embodying the combination of urban mobility and design.

Its compact body moves lightly through congested urban areas, proposing a new value of 'choosing environmentally friendly and personal mobility' through its quiet and smart movement.

'e-NEO' Brand Site

Recruitment of Municipalities Interested in Verification for Remote Islands and Local Governments Begins

DAIZO Co., Ltd. is launching a call for municipalities to participate in joint verification projects to expand the 'sustainable mobility infrastructure model' obtained through demonstrations on Shodoshima and the Goto Islands, not only to remote islands but also to local governments nationwide.

This initiative is not merely vehicle introduction but a demonstration project aimed at 'minimizing transportation costs, environmental impact, and operational burden while leveraging existing infrastructure.' It is based on the optimal operational design tailored to each region's transportation challenges, population structure, and tourism dynamics, with the goal of building a continuously functioning system, not just an initial introduction.

In particular, high affinity is expected for municipalities that:

- Are in areas where maintaining public transportation is becoming difficult - Face challenges in balancing tourism demand and resident life - Wish to promote decarbonization and reduction of environmental impact

Demonstration content and introduction schemes will be flexibly designed according to the circumstances of each municipality. We encourage inquiries from local government officials who are interested.

[For Media and Press Relations]

Inquiries and Applications for Interviews/Features

[e-NEO] PR Office (Crestep LLC): neo.pr01@gmail.com

Reception Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Media Interview and Test Drive Information

*Advance reservation required (individual test drives and interviews available)

Individual interviews, filming, and test drive experiences are available at the Tokyo Shibuya 'e-NEO' showroom.

Test Drive Venue: Tokyo Shibuya 'e-NEO' Shibuya Garage (1-8-15 Shoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

Test Drive Reception Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Reservation required 3 days in advance)

How to Apply: Please contact us via email (eneo.pr01@gmail.com).

You can experience its quiet yet powerful drive against the backdrop of the city.

About DAIZO Co., Ltd.

DAIZO Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive manufacturing company with its roots in the shipbuilding industry, aiming to redefine the future of mobility while inheriting Japanese craftsmanship.

Through the e-NEO brand, it aims to deliver trust and quality to the world as next-generation EVs supporting urban lifestyles.

Leveraging its design technology and safety philosophy, it has developed the next-generation mobility brand 'e-NEO.'

With the slogan 'Creating a New Mobility Culture from Japan,' it aims to promote the spread of electric mobility that complements urban life.

Company Name: DAIZO Co., Ltd.

Location: 3-1-201 Fukusaki, Minato Ward, Osaka City

Established: April 25, 1936

Capital: 100 million yen

Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of aerosol products / Manufacturing and sales of special lubricants / Manufacturing and sales of bicycle parking facilities / Shipbuilding, repair, and steel structure fabrication work

'e-NEO' Brand Site: https://e-neodaizo.com/

Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@eNEOdaizo

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eneo.japan/

Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/eNEO_japan

Official Homepage: https://www.daizo.co.jp/

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