Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) subsidiary eSakay Inc. has partnered with tech-enabled logistics firm Mober to provide end-to-end green mobility solutions in the Philippines.
Under the partnership, Mober will start utilizing eSakay’s fleet of electric cargo vans to offer its same-day delivery services to its clients.
The electric vans can carry up to 3,000 kilograms of parcel and can run for about 220 kilometers on a single charge. It has a top speed of 90 kilometers per hour.
“We are delighted to have Mober as our strategic partner in our continuing drive to propagate electric vehicles [EV] in the country. Being an innovator in their field, this conveys a strong message and a clear example that a positive impact on climate change can be realized in our local logistics industry,” eSakay COO Jonathan G. Aguirre said.
The partnership between eSakay and Mober is part of the two companies’ commitment to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy, and to promote green and sustainable transport operations. “We want to set an example in the Philippine logistics industry and do our part in reducing our carbon emissions. Our primary goal has always been to provide efficient service. Having a fleet of electric vans means that we can continue to be efficient, while reducing our carbon footprint,” Mober Founder Dennis Ng said.
Established in 2016, Mober is an on-demand logistics solution that offers a variety of services from ordinary deliveries all the way down to pet shuttles.
eSakay is Meralco’s green mobility arm, offering end-to-end EV and charging infrastructure solutions for institutional customers and the riding public.
“eSakay’s mission of enabling more and more Filipinos to enjoy the benefits of green mobility is indeed in line with Meralco’s sustainability agenda. Together with partners such as Mober, we will continue to drive key initiatives in vehicle electrification and charging infrastructure enablement, as part of our pledge to protect and preserve our planet, and to power good lives for all,” Meralco Chief Sustainability Officer and eSakay President and CEO Raymond B. Ravelo said.