[UJ Group Revolutionizes Logistics] EV Truck Sales Business "NOVEL DRIVE" Launched
UJ Group has launched "NOVEL DRIVE," an EV truck sales business, to address carbon neutrality and rising fuel costs in the logistics industry. This initiative aims to establish sustainable logistics infrastructure and optimize operational costs.
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UJ Group (Ushijima Co., Ltd., Representative Director: Toyoharu Ushijima), which handles comprehensive truck services, is pleased to announce the launch of its new EV truck sales business, "NOVEL DRIVE," with full-scale service provision starting today.
■ Background: Why EV Trucks for UJ Group Now
Currently, the logistics industry is at a turning point towards carbon neutrality, while soaring fossil fuel prices due to tense global situations pose a serious risk that shakes the foundation of businesses.
Revisiting energy structures that are easily influenced by such external factors and diversifying energy sources by shifting to electricity is a strategic choice to enhance business predictability.
Leveraging its accumulated expertise in comprehensive truck services, UJ Group is launching "NOVEL DRIVE," an EV truck solution that balances practicality and economic efficiency, to help maintain a sustainable logistics infrastructure in this rapidly changing era.
■ Concept of "NOVEL DRIVE"
The brand name "NOVEL DRIVE" embodies the idea of a "novel challenge" that is not bound by conventional logistics practices and a powerful "drive" to propel the future forward.
In addition to reducing environmental impact, by combining with a unique maintenance network, it simultaneously achieves optimal operating costs for導入 companies and improved working environments for drivers.
■ Three Values Provided by "NOVEL DRIVE"
1. Total Management Support
From consultation on charging facility installation, which is a challenge when introducing EV trucks, to proposals for utilizing subsidies and after-sales maintenance after operation starts, we provide one-stop support by leveraging the group's network.
2. Stabilization and Optimization of Energy Costs
By shifting from unstable fossil fuels to relatively stable and manageable "electricity," we minimize fuel cost fluctuation risks and stabilize mid- to long-term financial planning. Furthermore, structurally simple EV trucks do not require replacement of engine-related consumables, significantly reducing total lifecycle costs (LCC).
3. Refreshing the Image of Logistics
Beyond merely replacing vehicles, we aim to dispel the "negative image" associated with the logistics industry and promote a shift to a clean and advanced business model. We support companies' efforts towards realizing carbon neutrality. Additionally, quiet EV trucks enable late-night and early-morning deliveries.
■ Background: Why EV Trucks for UJ Group Now
Currently, the logistics industry is at a turning point towards carbon neutrality, while soaring fossil fuel prices due to tense global situations pose a serious risk that shakes the foundation of businesses.
Revisiting energy structures that are easily influenced by such external factors and diversifying energy sources by shifting to electricity is a strategic choice to enhance business predictability.
Leveraging its accumulated expertise in comprehensive truck services, UJ Group is launching "NOVEL DRIVE," an EV truck solution that balances practicality and economic efficiency, to help maintain a sustainable logistics infrastructure in this rapidly changing era.
■ Concept of "NOVEL DRIVE"
The brand name "NOVEL DRIVE" embodies the idea of a "novel challenge" that is not bound by conventional logistics practices and a powerful "drive" to propel the future forward.
In addition to reducing environmental impact, by combining with a unique maintenance network, it simultaneously achieves optimal operating costs for導入 companies and improved working environments for drivers.
■ Three Values Provided by "NOVEL DRIVE"
1. Total Management Support
From consultation on charging facility installation, which is a challenge when introducing EV trucks, to proposals for utilizing subsidies and after-sales maintenance after operation starts, we provide one-stop support by leveraging the group's network.
2. Stabilization and Optimization of Energy Costs
By shifting from unstable fossil fuels to relatively stable and manageable "electricity," we minimize fuel cost fluctuation risks and stabilize mid- to long-term financial planning. Furthermore, structurally simple EV trucks do not require replacement of engine-related consumables, significantly reducing total lifecycle costs (LCC).
3. Refreshing the Image of Logistics
Beyond merely replacing vehicles, we aim to dispel the "negative image" associated with the logistics industry and promote a shift to a clean and advanced business model. We support companies' efforts towards realizing carbon neutrality. Additionally, quiet EV trucks enable late-night and early-morning deliveries.