It is a great opportunity for Sono Motors to team up with such a respected industry partner as MAN and to work together for a more sustainable future. Our Sono Solar technology offers a lightweight and adaptable platform that is ideal for light commercial vehicles such as MAN s battery-powered eTGE, says Jona Christians, co-founder and CEO of Sono Motors. We look forward to all the opportunities that these two sustainable technologies can bring together. For further information see the IDTechEx report on Solar Vehicles 2021-2041 2nd Edition.
MAN eTGE panel van
MAN eTGE with a refrigeration system
For all three concepts, the focus is either on additional range to be achieved or on a self-sufficient supply of auxiliary users, e.g the air conditioning system, through the acquired solar energy.
Sono Motors and MAN Truck & Bus to analyze applications of solar technology in commercial electric vehicles
MAN Truck & Bus and Sono Motors have signed a Letter of Intent to investigate the technical and economic feasibility of integrating Sono Solar technology into MAN’s eTGE electric transporter. Sono Motors is developing its own electric car that is suitable for daily use, with integrated solar cells and innovative mobility services.
Example of solar integration on a MAN eTGE.
Three applications are to be equipped with Sono Solar technology and investigated by the companies:
MAN eTGE panel van
MAN eTGE with a refrigeration system