Green logistics pioneer Mober unveiled its P2-million electric vehicle charging station in Pasay City on Wednesday.
The 800-square-meter charging hub in Zamora Street has 30 charging units for Mober's fleet of 60 electric delivery trucks.
"This inauguration symbolizes not just a milestone but a beacon of our overarching blueprint for an environmentally conscious logistic framework. And, we're just getting started,"€Dennis Ng, Mober's chief executive officer, said.
Ng said Mober will add more EV charging stations in Metro Manila and 60 in Laguna that will cater to its southern fleet in the first quarter of 2024.
He also revealed plans to incorporate more potent 22-kilowatt chargers along with a selection of direct current chargers in Cavite and Bulacan, amplifying Mober's commitment to versatility and adaptability in its green infrastructure.
The charging stations will eventually be opened to the general public, he added.
Fast charging
Equipped with the latest open charge point protocol, 7 kilowatt chargers compatible with both type 2 and GB/T (gigabyte/terabyte) standards, each charging point guarantees brisk charging sessions, ensuring the efficiency of Mober's EV fleet exclusively earmarked for one of its IKEA customers.
"We strategically opted for this charging capacity as our EV fleet remains dormant during nighttime, allowing optimal charging without overwhelming the grid," Ng said.
Beyond infrastructure, Mober's unique partnership model provides an unprecedented advantage to businesses by allowing them to transition to green delivery operations with zero upfront costs, effectively democratizing access to green logistics.
This hassle-free collaboration is pivotal in encouraging more companies to embrace sustainable logistics, reinforcing Mober's role as a game-changer in the sector.
Aligning with the progressive mandates of the Electric Vehicles and Charging Systems Act, Mober's initiatives underscore the Philippines' assertive stance on eco-driven policies and endeavors.
With Mober's pioneering approach, businesses have a definitive roadmap to swiftly decarbonize their last and mid-mile delivery systems, heralding a new era in business sustainability.
Mober started in 2015 and was initially designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises solve their on-demand logistical needs. Eight years later, it became a business-to-business platform, facilitating sustainable delivery for retail giants such as IKEA Philippines, SM Appliance Center, Nestle Philippines and Nespresso.
The company aims to become the leading green logistics delivery provider in Southeast Asia by securing a mixed fleet of 100 electric vans and trucks by the end of 2023.