Globe Group’s corporate venture builder 917Ventures teamed up with Fiber Infrastructure and Network Services Inc., a subsidiary of the Asticom Group of Companies, to deploy and maintain the first-ever Gogoro battery-swapping platform for its Smartscooters in the Philippines.
“I am delighted to announce our partnership with 917Ventures to bring Gogoro to the Philippines. As a company committed to delivering leading-edge solutions that drive progress and success for local businesses and communities in today’s digital world, we are honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the country’s drive towards a sustainable transportation system,” said FINSI general-manager Marc Kerveillant.
Ayala Corp., 917Venturesand Gogoro recently launched the Gogoro Smartscooters and GoStation ecosystem in the Philippines as a better transportation alternative. The EVs are powered by Gogoro’s battery-swapping platform, where users can quickly swap depleted batteries for fully-charged ones in seconds.
Gogoro revolutionized two-wheel mobility in Taiwan with over 12,000 battery-swapping stations at more than 2,260 locations, serving over 540,000 riders who perform more than 400,000 battery swaps daily.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Gogoro ecosystem to the Philippines and offer our riders a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional transportation. Our partnership with FINSI ensures the successful deployment and management of the Gogoro battery-swapping stations, and we’re confident that together, we can build a sustainable future for all Filipinos,” said Globe Capital Venture Holdings Inc. director Bernie Llamzon.
As part of the partnership with 917Ventures, FINSI provides project management and implementation, network and infrastructure management, quality and safety management, and facilities, asset and materials management services to ensure the success of the Gogoro deployment.
“FINSI is a provider as committed to innovation and sustainability as 917Ventures. With our shared vision and FINSI’s expertise, we couldn’t have chosen a more suitable partner for ensuring the successful deployment of Gogoro in the Philippines,” said 917Ventures managing-director Vince Yamat.