eMotion Fleet Introduces Proprietary Energy Management System (EMS) to Nishi-Nippon Railroad

eMotion Fleet Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Shuji Shiraki, Denis Ilich; hereinafter "eMotion Fleet"), which provides one-stop services for the introduction and operation of commercial EVs, announces that it has introduced its self-developed Energy Management System (hereinafter "EMS") to Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City; hereinafter "Nishi-Nippon Railroad"), with full operation scheduled to commence in April 2026.

This initiative involves the integrated cloud-based management of EV buses from different manufacturers and charging facilities at Nishi-Nippon Railroad's Island City Bus Depot (Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City), which boasts one of the largest bus fleets in Japan. It aims to achieve electricity cost optimization (peak cutting), improved operational efficiency, and decarbonization simultaneously.

Background and Objectives

The Nishi-Nippon Railroad Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and has a track record of introducing over 50 EV buses, primarily "retrofit EV buses" converted from diesel buses, with plans to continue expanding the introduction of EV buses.

With the introduction of domestic EV buses and other vehicles, the integrated management of multi-brand vehicles and charging facilities, and the suppression of power peaks (reduction of electricity costs) due to the increasing number of vehicles, have become urgent issues. eMotion Fleet's EMS, which excels in energy control highly linked to operation plans regardless of manufacturer, was adopted. The goal is to establish a standard operating model for large-scale introduction at the Island City Bus Depot.

Overview and Features of This Implementation

1. Integrated Support for Multi-Brand Vehicles

The EMS provides centralized management for a total of 9 vehicles, including "retrofit electric buses" and Isuzu Motors' "Erga EV" deployed at the Island City Bus Depot, regardless of manufacturer.

2. Automation of Power Peak Cutting Linked to Operation Plans

The system automatically links daily operation plans (timetables) with charging plans, ensuring the necessary charge for the next day's operation while performing advanced power demand peak cutting through variable output control. Operation managers can entrust complex charge/discharge management and electricity cost optimization to the system simply by assigning vehicles.

3. Charging Authentication Linkage Minimizing On-site Burden

The system accurately links combinations of EV buses and chargers from different manufacturers with on-site operations. Drivers simply plug into an available charger and perform the prescribed authentication process to complete preparation, eliminating complex judgments and operations on-site, prioritizing burden reduction.

Future Developments

Based on the operational achievements of this project, eMotion Fleet will strengthen solutions to further advance and automate the increasingly complex operation and energy management of commercial EVs. We will continue to contribute to the construction of a mobility society where transportation operators nationwide, including Nishi-Nippon Railroad, can achieve both decarbonization and economic rationality by lowering the hurdles to EV introduction and operation, with the operators themselves taking the lead.

【About Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.】

Our predecessor, Kyushu Electric Railway Co., Ltd., was established in 1908, marking 118 years this year.

Under the corporate message "Let's draw dreams in the city," the Nishitetsu Group operates diverse businesses that support local life.

Currently, in addition to the largest automobile division in Japan and two railway lines (Tenjin Omuta Line and Kaizuka Line), our diversified businesses such as international logistics, urban development, and housing are also developing steadily, and we are actively expanding our overseas development business.

【Company Profile】

Head Office: ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 10F, 1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

Representative Director and President Executive Officer: Koichi Hayashida

URL: https://www.nishitetsu.co.jp/ja/index.html

【About eMotion Fleet Co., Ltd.】

eMotion Fleet is a service provider that offers one-stop support for commercial EV introduction and decarbonization of business sites for operators transporting goods and people in Japan and Asia. Founded by members who spun off from a predecessor company that introduced 23,000 commercial EVs to a major German logistics company and 500 to a major domestic logistics company, eMotion Fleet leverages extensive hands-on experience to support the planning, introduction, and operation of commercial EV fleets for businesses and local governments, contributing to improved commercial EV utilization rates, reduced operating costs, and CO2 reduction.

【Company Profile】

Company Name: eMotion Fleet Co., Ltd.

Head Office: 2F Terada Warehouse G1 Building, 2-6-4 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Representative Directors: Shuji Shiraki, Denis Ilich

Established: September 2023

Business Activities: One-stop service for commercial fleet electrification for businesses / Decarbonization support service for business sites / Commercial EV fleet management, asset management

URL: https://www.emotion-fleet.com/

Contact for this matter: info@emotion-fleet.com