1,300 E-JEEPNEY ORDER COMMITMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR TEMBO FRANCISCO MOTORS JOINT VENTURE
January 17 2024 - 8:45AM
Tembo E-LV BV (“Tembo”), a subsidiary of the NASDAQ listed B Corp,
VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR, “VivoPower”), announced
today that, pursuant to its definitive joint venture agreement with
Francisco Motor Corporation (“Francisco Motors”), it has been
advised by Francisco Motors of a total of 1,300 order commitments
received from several leading jeepney co-operatives in the
Philippines, including Laguna, First Isabela, Progressive and
Cazanova.
Elmer Francisco, Chairman of Francisco Motors,
said: “We are excited to have procured 1,300 order
commitments worth an estimated US$30 million from leading jeepney
co-operatives that have paid or committed to paying non refundable
deposits to secure their slots for the assembly of e-jeepneys that
we are building with the support of our partner, Tembo. Our shared
purpose of wanting to revive the Philippines jeepney industry in an
environmentally friendly and sustainable manner, improve
livelihoods and create jobs for local Filipinos is a fundamental
driver of what we see as an enduring long term relationship between
our customers, E-Francisco Motors as well as Tembo.”
About VivoPower
VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy
solutions B Corporation company focused on electric solutions for
customised and ruggedised fleet applications, battery and
microgrids, solar and critical power technology and services. The
Company’s core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey
decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero
carbon status. VivoPower has operations and personnel in Australia,
Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the
Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
About Tembo
Tembo electric utility vehicles (EUVs) are the premier 100%
electric solution for ruggedised and/or customised applications for
fleet owners in the mining, agriculture, energy utilities, defence,
police, government, humanitarian, and game safari industries. Tembo
provides safe, high-performance off-road and on-road electric
utility vehicles that meet exacting standards of safety,
reliability, and quality. Its core purpose is to provide safe and
reliable electrification solutions for utility vehicle fleet owners
-globally, helping perpetuate useful life, reduce costs, maximise
return on assets, meet ESG goals and activate the circular economy.
Tembo is a subsidiary of the NASDAQ listed B Corporation, VivoPower
International PLC.
About Francisco Motors
Founded in 1947, Francisco Motors is the pioneering creator and
manufacturer of the jeepney in the Philippines. Headquartered in
Manila in the Philippines, Francisco Motors is leading the
transition from manufacturing traditional diesel-powered jeepneys
to modern electric jeepneys to help the Philippines in
transitioning to cleaner modes of public transportation.
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