Unveiling ARI Motors' Solar-Integrated Light Electric Vehicle Prototype at the Intersolar Fair by our organization
Sono Solar, a B2B division of Sono Group N.V., is making waves in the sustainable transport sector with its vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (ViPV) and vehicle-applied photovoltaics (VaPV) solutions. The company's solar technology has been successfully integrated into various vehicles, including third-party OEM cars, buses, refrigerated vehicles, and recreational vehicles.
At the recently concluded Intersolar exhibition in Munich, Sono Solar showcased an electric vehicle prototype developed in collaboration with ARI Motors. This prototype, equipped with Sono Solar's solar panels, boasts an impressive range extension of approximately 112 kilometres (about 70 miles) per day under average solar conditions in Munich. This estimate is based on the solar energy generated by integrated solar cells across the vehicle's body, reflecting typical real-world performance.
Under peak weather conditions, the solar integration can yield the maximum estimated range extension closer to this daily value, although precise figures for peak conditions beyond the average of 112 km have not been explicitly detailed. The figure of 112 km represents a practical benchmark for daily solar charging potential in a European setting similar to Munich.
Thomas Kuwatsch, CFO of ARI Motors, praised Sono Solar's solar integration solutions, stating that they are a perfect fit for their light vehicle box. The solar integration on the ARI prototype provides up to 450 watts of energy at peak performance.
The solar charging capacity represents a significant supplement to the vehicle’s electric range, emphasizing how solar integration can extend EV usability by partially offsetting the need for plug-in charging, particularly in sunny environments like Munich.
In addition to the ARI Motors project, Sono Solar has signed letters of intent and commercial agreements for future collaborations with companies such as MAN Truck & Bus and EasyMile. The company is also collaborating with Wallaby Boats GmbH to install PV onto their boat "Wallaby 18".
Sono Solar offers customized PV panels, design, mechanical and electrical integration, and maintenance for solar integration solutions. The organization is led by an international team of experienced engineers and business developers from across the automotive and photovoltaic industries. Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) is on a pioneering mission to accelerate the revolution of mobility by making every vehicle solar, aiming to extend range, reduce fuel costs, and minimize CO2 emissions, paving the way for climate-friendly mobility.
The ARI Motors prototype, along with Sono Solar's leading solar vehicle integration technology, will continue to be displayed at the Intersolar exhibition in Munich until October 8, 2021. This collaboration marks a significant step towards a more sustainable future for commercial transport, with solar mobility solutions offering promising potential for range extension and reduced reliance on traditional energy sources.
- Sono Solar's collaboration with ARI Motors has resulted in an electric vehicle prototype showcased at the Intersolar exhibition, equipped with solar panels that extend its range by about 112 kilometers per day under average solar conditions.
- Sono Solar's solar integration solutions, as demonstrated on the ARI prototype, can generate up to 450 watts of energy at peak performance, significantly supplementing the vehicle's electric range.
- The solar charging capacity in sunny environments like Munich can partially offset the need for plug-in charging, highlighting solar integration's role in extending EV usability.
- Sono Solar has entered into agreements with MAN Truck & Bus, EasyMile, and Wallaby Boats GmbH for future collaborations, aiming to install PV onto various vehicles and boats.
- Sono Solar offers comprehensive solar integration solutions, including customized PV panels, design, mechanical and electrical integration, and maintenance.
- Sono Group N.V., the parent company of Sono Solar, is on a mission to revolutionize mobility, making every vehicle solar to extend range, reduce fuel costs, and minimize CO2 emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future.
- The technology demonstrated by Sono Solar at the Intersolar exhibition highlights the potential of renewable energy and environmental-science in transforming the transportation industry, leveraging the power of science, technology, and finance.
- The successful integration of solar technology into various vehicles by Sono Solar, including third-party OEM cars and buses, is a testament to the company's expertise in data-and-cloud-computing, business strategies, real-estate development (like housing market and home-and-garden applications), and sustainable-living concepts.
