Aug 14, 2023
Launching the first autonomous EV bus in the Philippines
Introducing the first autonomous EV bus in the Philippines with GAUSSIN MACNICA MOBILITY
GAUSSIN MACNICA MOBILITY, a leading company in autonomous EV buses, and Japan's Zenmov Corporation, which excels in advanced MaaS (Mobility as a Service), announce their joint deployment of the first autonomous EV bus in the Philippines. GAUSSIN MACNICA MOBILITY will provide Zenmov with autonomous vehicles. Zenmov will utilize GAUSSIN MACNICA MOBILITY's autonomous vehicles for smart city projects in the Philippines, implementing its own public transport vehicle management system.
GAUSSIN MACNICA MOBILITY's autonomous EV bus (NAVYA ARMA)
Zenmov operates in the MaaS business area. It focuses on building a transportation network that allows users to travel with confidence by optimizing and ensuring smooth connections in areas with insufficient public transport infrastructure.
GAUSSIN MACNICA MOBILITY is developing autonomous and zero-emission mobility for the transportation of people and goods, offering optimized solutions for short and medium-distance travel, such as the autonomous EV buses "ARMA" and "EVO," as well as the "BlueBus 6m" EV bus jointly developed with the Bolloré Group. Additionally, they provide support programs for the implementation and operation of autonomous driving, comprehensively aiding in the practical use of autonomous vehicles.
Project to support sustainable mobility development in the Philippines
This project, conducted in Luzon, Philippines, marks the introduction of autonomous vehicles in the country, aimed at reducing environmental impact and traffic congestion while contributing to the long-term development of related fields.
Specifically, a new public transport service, "Primary Rapid Transit (PRT)," will be introduced, excelling in convenience and energy efficiency for last-mile transportation. Central to this is Zenmov's cloud-based traffic management system, "Smart Mobility Operation Cloud (SMOC)."
Zenmov's cloud-based traffic management system SMOC will maximize operational efficiency while minimizing the number of operating vehicles through driver/passenger/admin applications and server-side functionalities. This system can be used not only for shared transportation like buses but also for individual use, such as hire services and on-demand taxis.
On May 30, 2023, Zenmov visited France and announced its cooperation with Gaussin-Macnica-Mobility on the project in the Philippines. The operation of autonomous vehicles in the Philippines is planned for the first quarter of 2024. Currently, stakeholders are in discussions and preparations to deploy clean and safe services in the smart city of the Philippines.
Signing ceremony by Zenmov and GAUSSIN-MACNICA-MOBILITY
This has also been featured on the GAUSSIN MACNICA MOBILITY website.
