Ultra-compact EV Technology Research Association’s vehicle will be exhibited at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

A prototype vehicle of the “Micro EV Technology Research Association (METAx),” consisting of H-ONE Corporation, Tsuzuki Plant Corporation, and Yamada Manufacturing Co.

The JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) from October 26 (Thursday) to November 5 (Sunday), 2023. More than 475 companies are expected to participate in the show.
The top image is reproduced from the Japan Mobility Show (japan-mobility-show.com) website.

The vehicle on display is a prototype micro utility vehicle “Kroske,” a realization of the concept of “a safe and easy-to-use minicar specialized for the transportation of people and cargo,” which had been in the works since before the association was established, and which was the result of the combined efforts of the companies in the association. The prototype micro-utility vehicle “Krosuke” is the realization of this concept.

This time, two partner companies, Tonox and valeoJAPAN, will exhibit this “Krosuke” at their booths.
The following information is in order of press release date.

TONOX and Valeo exhibit location
( Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Hall) ( BST edited the diagram from the website of bigsight.jp)

Mr. TONOX (East Hall 7, E7101)

Tonox Corporation, which specializes in vehicle body manufacturing and special purpose vehicle bodywork, has formed a production technology study cooperation with the Micro EV Technology Research Association (METAx) to assemble and conduct technical verification of the vehicle, which will be exhibited in our booth (booth number: E We are pleased to announce that we will exhibit our products in our booth (booth number: E7101) at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 to be held from October 26, 2023.

Reprinted from TONOX’s press release

Mr. Valeo (West Hall 3, W3401)

As a proposal for the integration of 48V systems in new mobility, Valeo will exhibit for the first time a Micro Utility Vehicle (MUV) developed by METAx (Micro EV Technology Research Association) and equipped with Valeo’s well-established full propulsion system “Valeo eAccess” and DC-DC converters The MUV will be exhibited for the first time. The MUV is an ultra-compact mobility vehicle, larger than a motorcycle and smaller than a mini-car, designed for small-scale delivery operations. Because it has four wheels, it is safer than a motorcycle, twice as small as a mini car, and more maneuverable, making it a new option in the era of easy-to-use EVs.

*Reprinted from Valeo’s press release

For details and inquiries about the vehicle, please visit the website of the Research Association for Micro EV Technology.

METAx

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