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New clients, Scania and LLT, join forces with our organization

Scania, a Volkswagen subsidiary, and Swedish transport company LLT will conduct trials for our Solar Bus Kit.

New business win: Scania and LLT join our clientele
New business win: Scania and LLT join our clientele

New clients, Scania and LLT, join forces with our organization

Collaboration on Solar Bus Technology Unveiled by Sono Group, Scania, and LLT

In an exciting development, Sono Group, Scania, and LLT have joined forces to integrate solar panels into buses, aiming to boost energy efficiency and reduce reliance on grid electricity. This project, which involves real-world testing of solar bus kits in northern climates, is designed to assess the technology's performance under lower solar irradiance and colder weather conditions.

Sono Group, renowned for their solar electric vehicle technologies, Scania, a major bus and heavy vehicle manufacturer, and LLT, a Swedish public transport authority, are collaborating to optimize solar energy harvesting on buses. The goal is to extend electric range, particularly in less sunny northern regions.

The collaboration sees LLT equipping six Scania model Citywide K320 diesel buses with a customized version of the Solar Bus Kit. This innovative technology has already been optimized for the MAN Lion's City and the Mercedes-Benz Citaro, and now, for the Scania Citywide K320.

These solar-equipped buses are currently in service for public transport in Luleå, Sweden, and are part of a larger initiative to reduce transport emissions.

While this collaboration holds great promise, it is important to note that forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and contingencies. Risks related to the Company's limited operating history, rollout, and expected business milestones are present. Additionally, the Company's ability to monetize its solar technology is a concern.

Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) is at the forefront of a mission to make every vehicle solar. However, the pace and depth of electric vehicle adoption, effects of competition, changes in regulatory requirements, governmental incentives, and fuel and energy prices are all risks that could impact the success of this project.

For detailed and updated information on this specific testing campaign, direct official announcements or recent specialized reports from Sono Group or Scania would be necessary. If you require assistance in locating more targeted sources or recent press releases on this topic, I am here to help.

  1. This collaboration between Sono Group, Scania, and LLT in environmental-science, particularly solar energy harvesting, aims to optimize solar technology on buses in the automotive industry to extend electric range, even in less sunny climates.
  2. The integration of solar panels into buses, as part of the climate-change initiative, is a significant step towards boosting energy efficiency and reducing reliance on grid electricity in the transportation sector.
  3. In the finance realm, the success of this project hinges on various factors such as the pace of electric vehicle adoption, competition, regulatory requirements, governmental incentives, and fuel and energy prices.
  4. The use of solar technology in transportation, specifically in buses, has the potential to significantly impact the environment, contributing to a reduction in transport emissions as part of a larger global effort against climate change.

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