Debut of electric bus equipped with solar technology by our organization and Pepper
In a groundbreaking move, Sono Group N.V. and pepper motion GmbH have debuted the first electric bus equipped with solar technology on the streets. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in the transportation sector.
Sono Group, a pioneer in solar electric vehicle technology, has been developing solar-powered electric vehicles, including buses. The integration of solar technology into electric buses is a key focus of such collaborations, aimed at extending range, reducing fuel costs, and minimising CO2 emissions.
The solar charge controller in the bus transfers the solar energy generated to the 24-volt battery, which serves as the primary source of energy. However, details about the test phase of this innovative solar electric bus and its impact on zero-emission vehicles are yet to be disclosed. For a more precise and updated report, one would need to access press releases or official statements directly from Sono Group N.V. or pepper motion GmbH.
Pepper, represented with sales partners in Italy, France, and Poland, is an international OEM for the electrification (repowering) of used and new vehicles. The company is ISO 9001 certified and is the only supplier of conversion solutions to ensure operational safety according to international automotive industry standards. Pepper motion Austria GmbH serves as the software development centre for the pepper Group.
The solar bus kit installed on an electrified Mercedes-Benz Citaro contains 14 semi-flexible solar modules. In this project, Sono Group has performed electrical integration within an e-bus for the first time. The solar energy generated is expected to be 3.3 kWh/day on a yearly average, based on weather conditions in Munich.
The e-bus' DC/DC charger takes over energy supply when the solar energy supply is insufficient. The partnership with pepper is the next milestone project on the way to Sono Group's mission of making every vehicle solar. This collaboration paves the way for climate-friendly mobility.
The test phase for the solar bus kit will last two years and will be available to pepper clients across Europe. As Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) continues on its mission to make every vehicle solar, the future of sustainable transportation seems to be promising.
Sono Group, with its focus on solar-powered electric vehicles, is aiming to extend range, reduce fuel costs, and minimize CO2 emissions by integrating solar technology into electric buses, such as the one recently unveiled in collaboration with pepper motion GmbH. As the solar bus kit installed on an electrified Mercedes-Benz Citaro generates approximately 3.3 kWh/day on a yearly average, this technology serves as a stepping stone towards climate-friendly mobility, aligning with Sono Group's mission of making every vehicle solar.
