Organization grants substantial contract to Continental
In a significant move towards sustainable mobility, Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) and Continental, the world's second-largest automotive supplier, have entered into a long-term partnership. The partnership aims to revolutionise the mobility industry by making every vehicle solar-powered.
Based in Germany, Sono Motors is a pioneering mobility provider, renowned for its innovative electric vehicles (EVs), particularly the Sion model. The Sion is an EV that integrates solar panels into its body, generating electricity to enhance its range. Sono Motors is committed to sustainable mobility solutions and has been actively forging partnerships to advance its technology and production capabilities.
Continental, on the other hand, is a leading automotive parts manufacturing company, specialising in producing a wide range of automotive systems and components, including electric drive units. Continental has been a significant player in the automotive industry, providing innovative solutions for electric vehicles and autonomous driving.
While the specifics of the partnership between Sono Motors and Continental for the Sion's electric drive unit are yet to be disclosed, the collaboration is expected to be mutually beneficial. Sono Motors could leverage Continental's expertise in electric drive systems to enhance the performance and efficiency of its vehicles, while Continental could expand its footprint in the electric vehicle market.
The Sion features a front-wheel drive, further increasing drive and recuperation efficiency. The vehicle's drive system has already been validated and can be incorporated into the Sion without the need for any additional significant development work. The optimised engine reduces the vehicle's consumption, and the drive unit consists of the engine, power electronics, and transmission, integrated into a single system unit.
Continental's Powertrain division will build the electric drive unit (EDU) for the Sion, making it the first series-produced e-vehicle with integrated solar cells. The solar technology is designed to extend range and reduce fuel costs, as well as the impact of CO2 emissions.
Sono Motors has partnered with ElringKlinger in the area of battery development and production, and the Sion boasts a battery capacity of 35 kWh. The company has received about 8,800 pre-orders for the Sion, demonstrating strong market interest in its solar-powered EV.
Press inquiries can be directed to press@our website, and investor relations can be contacted at ir@our website. For more information about Sono Motors and its innovative Sion model, visit www.our website. Sono Group's mission is to pave the way for climate-friendly mobility.
The partnership between Sono Motors and Continental, both industry leaders in their respective fields, aims to utilize Continental's expertise in finance, technology, and transportation to incorporate solar-panel-integrated electric drive units in Sono's innovative Sion model, thereby revolutionizing the automotive industry and reducing CO2 emissions. As Sono Motors continues to forge strategic partnerships to advance its technology and production capabilities, this alliance is expected to establish Continental as a key player in the solar-powered automotive market, expanding its reach in the finance and technology sectors.
