Sono Group N.V. Expands Product Portfolio with New Solar Kits for Coach Buses and Vans, Introduces ESG Reporting Feature
Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) has announced a significant expansion of its solar technology portfolio with two new solar kits: one for coach buses and another for panel vans. The coach bus solution is available both for aftermarket installation and direct order from manufacturers, while the panel van kit adds flexibility for fleet operators.
The company has also introduced an ESG reporting feature in its fleet dashboard, enabling operators to track and report solar energy generation, fuel savings, and emissions reductions. This new capability allows customers to integrate sustainability metrics into their corporate ESG disclosures.
According to CEO George O'Leary, this expansion demonstrates Sono Group's commitment to advancing solar-powered commercial transport. The company continues to focus on developing scalable, cost-effective solutions that provide immediate operational savings and long-term sustainability benefits while meeting production-level requirements.
Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) ha annunciato un'importante espansione del suo portafoglio tecnologico solare con due nuovi kit solari: uno per autobus a lungo raggio e un altro per furgoni. La soluzione per autobus è disponibile sia per installazioni aftermarket che per ordini diretti dai produttori, mentre il kit per furgoni offre maggiore flessibilità per gli operatori di flotte.
L'azienda ha anche introdotto una funzione di reporting ESG nel suo cruscotto per flotte, consentendo agli operatori di monitorare e riportare la generazione di energia solare, i risparmi sui carburanti e le riduzioni delle emissioni. Questa nuova funzionalità permette ai clienti di integrare le metriche di sostenibilità nelle loro comunicazioni aziendali ESG.
Secondo il CEO George O'Leary, questa espansione dimostra l'impegno di Sono Group nel promuovere il trasporto commerciale alimentato da energia solare. L'azienda continua a concentrarsi sullo sviluppo di soluzioni scalabili ed economiche che offrano risparmi operativi immediati e benefici di sostenibilità a lungo termine, soddisfacendo al contempo i requisiti di livello produttivo.
Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) ha anunciado una expansión significativa de su cartera de tecnología solar con dos nuevos kits solares: uno para autobuses y otro para furgones. La solución para autobuses está disponible tanto para instalación en el mercado secundario como para pedidos directos de los fabricantes, mientras que el kit para furgones ofrece flexibilidad a los operadores de flotas.
La empresa también ha introducido una función de informes ESG en su panel de control de flotas, que permite a los operadores rastrear e informar sobre la generación de energía solar, el ahorro de combustible y la reducción de emisiones. Esta nueva capacidad permite a los clientes integrar métricas de sostenibilidad en sus divulgaciones ESG corporativas.
Según el CEO George O'Leary, esta expansión demuestra el compromiso de Sono Group con el avance del transporte comercial alimentado por energía solar. La empresa sigue centrada en desarrollar soluciones escalables y rentables que proporcionen ahorros operativos inmediatos y beneficios de sostenibilidad a largo plazo, mientras cumplen con los requisitos de nivel de producción.
소노 그룹 N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF)는 두 가지 새로운 태양광 키트를 통해 태양광 기술 포트폴리오를 대폭 확장한다고 발표했습니다: 하나는 코치 버스를 위한 것이고, 다른 하나는 패널 밴을 위한 것입니다. 코치 버스 솔루션은 애프터마켓 설치와 제조업체로부터의 직접 주문 모두에 제공되며, 패널 밴 키트는 플릿 운영자에게 더 많은 유연성을 제공합니다.
회사는 또한 플릿 대시보드에 ESG 보고 기능을 도입하여 운영자가 태양광 에너지 생성, 연료 절감 및 배출 감소를 추적하고 보고할 수 있도록 했습니다. 이 새로운 기능은 고객이 기업 ESG 공시에 지속 가능성 지표를 통합할 수 있게 합니다.
CEO 조지 오리어리에 따르면, 이번 확장은 소노 그룹의 태양광 상업 운송 발전에 대한 의지를 보여줍니다. 이 회사는 생산 수준 요구 사항을 충족하면서 즉각적인 운영 비용 절감과 장기적인 지속 가능성 이점을 제공하는 확장 가능하고 비용 효율적인 솔루션 개발에 계속 집중하고 있습니다.
Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) a annoncé une expansion significative de son portefeuille de technologies solaires avec deux nouveaux kits solaires : l'un pour les autocars et l'autre pour les fourgonnettes. La solution pour autocars est disponible à la fois pour une installation après-vente et pour une commande directe auprès des fabricants, tandis que le kit pour fourgonnettes offre plus de flexibilité aux opérateurs de flotte.
L'entreprise a également introduit une fonction de reporting ESG dans son tableau de bord de flotte, permettant aux opérateurs de suivre et de rendre compte de la production d'énergie solaire, des économies de carburant et des réductions d'émissions. Cette nouvelle capacité permet aux clients d'intégrer des indicateurs de durabilité dans leurs divulgations ESG d'entreprise.
Selon le PDG George O'Leary, cette expansion démontre l'engagement de Sono Group à faire progresser le transport commercial alimenté par l'énergie solaire. L'entreprise continue de se concentrer sur le développement de solutions évolutives et rentables qui offrent des économies opérationnelles immédiates et des avantages de durabilité à long terme tout en répondant aux exigences de niveau de production.
Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) hat eine bedeutende Erweiterung seines Portfolios an Solartechnologien mit zwei neuen Solarkits angekündigt: eines für Reisebusse und ein anderes für Transporter. Die Lösung für Reisebusse ist sowohl für die Nachrüstinstallation als auch für Direktbestellungen von Herstellern erhältlich, während das Kit für Transporter den Flottenbetreibern mehr Flexibilität bietet.
Das Unternehmen hat auch eine ESG-Berichtsfunktion in sein Flotten-Dashboard eingeführt, die es Betreibern ermöglicht, die Erzeugung von Solarenergie, Kraftstoffeinsparungen und Emissionsreduktionen zu verfolgen und zu berichten. Diese neue Funktionalität ermöglicht es den Kunden, Nachhaltigkeitsmetriken in ihre Unternehmens-ESG-Offenlegungen zu integrieren.
Nach Angaben von CEO George O'Leary zeigt diese Erweiterung das Engagement von Sono Group für die Förderung des solarbetriebenen gewerblichen Transports. Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich weiterhin auf die Entwicklung skalierbarer, kosteneffizienter Lösungen, die sofortige Betriebskostenersparnisse und langfristige Nachhaltigkeitsvorteile bieten und gleichzeitig die Produktionsanforderungen erfüllen.
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Munich, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar technology company Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) (hereafter referred to as “Sono Group” or the “Company”, parent company to Sono Motors GmbH or “Sono Motors”), today announced the expansion of its product portfolio with two new solar kits: one designed for coach buses and another tailored for panel vans. Additionally, the Company is launching an Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) reporting feature within its fleet dashboard, providing customers with a seamless way to track and report sustainability data.
Building on the momentum of its existing Solar Bus Kit, Sono is now offering a specialized Solar Kit for coach buses, extending the benefits of solar integration to long-distance transport. This kit is designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by supporting auxiliary systems with clean, solar-generated energy. The coach version of our solar kit is designed for the aftermarket and is also available for direct order from leading coach manufacturers at the time of vehicle purchase. Integrating our solar technology into manufacturers' production lines marks another key milestone for solar mobility. Once again, Sono Group is at the forefront of the industry, setting new standards and meeting production-level requirements.
The newly introduced modification of Solar Truck and Van Kit enhances Sono’s existing portfolio by offering a solution specifically tailored for panel vans, providing fleet operators with greater flexibility in adopting solar technology across their vehicle types.
Further enhancing its commitment to sustainability, Sono now offers an ESG reporting feature in its fleet dashboard. This capability enables fleet operators to generate reports quantifying solar energy generation in kWh, along with the resulting fuel savings and emissions reductions. With these detailed solar yield insights and reporting, customers can choose to seamlessly integrate sustainability metrics into their corporate ESG disclosures.
“This latest expansion underscores our commitment to accelerating the transition to solar-powered commercial transport,” said George O’Leary, Managing Director and CEO at Sono Group. “With new solar kits extending our reach into long-haul buses and panel vans, and an ESG reporting tool that streamlines sustainability tracking for fleets, we are making solar mobility more accessible and impactful than ever before.”
Sono Group continues to drive innovation in solar mobility, offering scalable, cost-effective solutions that deliver immediate operational savings and long-term sustainability benefits. The Company remains focused on expanding its solar portfolio and digital ecosystem to support the growing demand for clean, data-driven fleet management solutions.
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Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) and its wholly owned subsidiary Sono Motors GmbH are on a pioneering mission to accelerate the revolution of mobility by making every commercial vehicle solar. Our disruptive solar technology has been developed to enable seamless integration into all types of commercial vehicles to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions and pave the way for climate-friendly mobility. For more information about Sono Group N.V., Sono Motors, and their solar solutions, visit sonogroupnv.com and sonomotors.com.
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