Mizuho Leasing Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Akira Nakamura, hereinafter referred to as "Mizuho Leasing") and Lean Mobility Inc. (President and CEO: Takehiro Yanaka, hereinafter referred to as "Lean Mobility") have signed a basic agreement regarding the commercialization of a "commuting service" utilizing ultra-compact electric mobility, which is manufactured and sold by Lean Mobility. The two companies will begin collaboration toward the provision of this service.
Based on this basic agreement, Mizuho Leasing and Lean Mobility will explore further collaboration for value creation.
[Overview of the Commuting Service]
By providing a new commuting solution utilizing ultra-compact electric mobility, this service aims to improve regional transportation convenience and reduce environmental impact.
[Background]
The Japanese government is promoting the adoption of electric vehicles as part of its efforts to achieve "carbon neutrality by 2050." In the future, the spread of not only automobiles but also various types of electric mobility, including forklifts, construction machinery, and ships, is expected.
Ultra-compact electric mobility, which combines high environmental performance with ease of operation, is anticipated to become a new mode of transportation in local communities.
Mizuho Leasing has set its vision as a "creator of a sustainable society" and aims to evolve into a multi-solution platform provider that goes beyond financial services to solve social and business challenges faced by its customers through collaborative value creation.
[Mizuho Leasing's Initiatives]
Mizuho Leasing aims to build a "mobility service platform for solving regional issues" that addresses challenges such as regional transportation infrastructure and environmental conservation, promoting sustainable regional development.
Examples of regional issues:
Promotion of decarbonization at the regional level
Rising vehicle ownership costs, including vehicle prices and fuel expenses
Shortage of parking spaces
Traffic congestion mitigation
Decline of public transportation infrastructure
[Lean Mobility’s Initiatives]
Building an Innovative Urban Mobility Ecosystem
Lean Mobility is not merely providing Lean3 as a hardware solution but is actively developing a comprehensive service and business model that significantly enhances usability, ease of adoption, and the overall appeal of mobility in daily life. To build this ecosystem, before launching Lean3 for B2C consumers, we will initiate collaborations with a wide range of partners, from private enterprises (B2B) to government agencies (B2G).
Examples of comprehensive service and business models:
Commuting packages that benefit both companies and employees
Deployment in tourist and resort areas
Partnerships with parking lot operators
Integration with smartphone applications
Development of sharing models
Continuous service development based on user experience
[Contact Information]
Mizuho Leasing Co., Ltd.
Corporate Planning Department
TEL: 03-5253-6540
Lean Mobility Inc.
Finance & Business Partnerships: Hiro Satake
Email: [email protected]
Sales Representative: Hiroshi Takaya
Email: [email protected]