e5 Lab

August-14,2020News Release

e5 Lab Launches ROBOSHIP Project to Promote Zero-Emission Electric Vessels~ Evolving with Electric Vessels and Digital Transformation~

Ships for the futureTOKYO—e5 Lab Inc. (President: Tomoaki Ichida; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) today announced that thecompany—aiming to realize a sustainable society—has started developing the ROBOSHIP, the standard models ofelectrically powered vessels to realize zero emissions, as well as an integrated system called the “ROBOSHIP
BOX,” which brings together telecommunications, the Internet of Things (IoT), and software. Through this initiative,
e5 Lab is working to address critical issues facing Japan’s ocean shipping and maritime industries, including ashortage of seafarers, environmental concerns, safety, and the sustainable growth of the shipbuilding/shipmachinery sectors. With strategic partners in Japan and overseas, the development project team targets thecommercialization of electric-powered merchant vessels that adopt world-class propulsion systems at the mostcompetitive price in the global market.
Developing Standard Models of Electric Vessels, ROBOSHIP Ver. 1.0,
Thoroughly Committing to Cost Competitiveness
The team developed two types of electric vessels in the ROBOSHIP Ver. 1.0, with standard gross tonnage
specifications — 499 tons and 749 tons. They will be able to achieve the same speed and sailing range as vessels
currently in service, while achieving zero-emission operation in port, due to the large-capacity storage batteries incombination with a diesel-powered generator. These vessels will achieve higher energy efficiency than othervessels in service with the e5 Lab partners’ knowledge and experience, as well as the world’s most efficient electricdevices (DC grids, PM motors, AI technology).
The ROBOSHIP Ver. 1.0 can significantly reduce not only the workload of seafarers, but also lower the risk ofmechanical problems and decrease maintenance costs, because the motors are powered only by electricity. The
team’s current target is to keep construction costs less than 5% above the cost of comparable existing vessels. TheROBOSHIP Ver. 1.0 is slated for delivery within 2022.
Electric Vessel, DX Accelerate Evolution of Ocean Shipping and Maritime Affairs with ROBOSHIP BOX
e5 Lab, along with the partners, will promote the ROBOSHIP and accelerate maritime digital transformation (DX) byoffering the ROBOSHIP BOX as well as the EV powertrain, which is a key technology of the ROBOSHIP, to allinterested shipyards and shipowners. The ROBOSHIP BOX is the foundation that connects the vessel and shoreand enables shore-side support using digital technology. The broad application of the ROBOSHIP and ROBOSHIP
BOX will realize competitive and value-added vessels from various aspects such as environmental friendliness,
economy, quality, and performance, with the goal achieving a transition to electric vessels and digitalization in theocean shipping and maritime industries.
e5 Lab and its partners will continue to develop and market the ROBOSHIP, fostering sustainable development inJapan’s ocean shipping and maritime industries and fueling the creation of new values.
©2020 e5 Lab.Inc.

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Pure EV System
Cost: +50~80% of existing vessels
Environmental performance: Full zero emissions
Ship operation areas: In port, calm water
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Changeable to fuel cells (FCs) andlow environmental load power
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Vessel ROBOSHIP Ver. 1.0
Cost: +5% of existing vessels (-20% in the future)
Environmental performance: Partial zero emissions
Ship operation areas: Coastal water, ocean
Range: Unlimited (same level as existing vessels)[Main Characteristics of Standard Models of ROBOSHIP]
Maximizevalue toshipowners

Not only solve urgent issues—measures for environmental protection, efficiencyof logistics—for shipowners, but also offer cost benefits to shipowners at thesame cost as current ships.

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Can build electric vessels with excellent environmental performance at the samecost as current vessels.
Measures not only for zero emissions (CO2, Sox, NOx, PM) in ports andharbors, but also comply with full zero emissions by converting to low
environmental burden power generators in the future.

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Can offer a top-quality, cutting-edge product in which Japan excels, at the largest
scale and with price competitiveness, through standardization, which is a generalbusiness model in other industries.
Everyone can leverage cutting-edge technologies by offering them as apackage of such as telecommunication, software, IoT, and AI (ROBOSHIP BOX),and this will accelerate innovation.
e5 Lab will offer an open platform leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
Offer a new growth engine for Japan’s ocean shipping and maritime industries
that face many difficult issues, through standardized, cutting-edge electric vessels
and the platform.
e5 Lab will spur innovation in Japan’s ocean shipping and maritime industries,
making them growth industries that will drive the nation’s economy, byoffering not only technologies and products, but also new value and a newbusiness model.
Provide the integrated digital platform “ROBOSHIP BOX,” which packages“offshore high-speed communication,” “ship common OS ‘Marindows’ (tentativename),” “security/AI/robotics,” “automation/remote system,” “onboard IoT
infrastructure system,” and “applications” (safety, medical, management) for
seafarers/shipowners/ship management companies. Create new values andbusiness opportunities by continually updating the vessels and peripheral
infrastructure system.

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About e5 Lab Inc.
A provider of ocean shipping solutions based on electrification anddigitalization of ocean-going vessels. e5 Lab’s mission is to create
sustainable coastal shipping, which is the lifeline of Japan. The
company aims to contribute to society through its efforts on safe
operation of vessels and global environmental conservation, by
combining cutting-edge technologies and ideas to create added
value, and solving the issues facing coastal shipping.
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For further information, please contact:
E-mail：project@e5ship.com©2020 e5 Lab.Inc.

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