OUR sleepy motors in partnership with Munich transport company – MVG, a German public transport company, announced this Thursday (31) the launch of solar technology for public transport in Germany. According to the statement, “A new solar-powered bus trailer will hit the roads of Munich in the near future”. The initial idea is to conduct energy output tests and analysis of the daily use of the technology.

The partnership was unveiled at a press conference this Thursday at one of MVG’s warehouses in Munich, accompanied by the city’s deputy mayor, Catherine Habenshaden. “Solar buses could be a cornerstone in this much-needed transition to climate-friendly mobility.”the vice-mayor explained. habenshaden cited unmet targets for climate protection and air quality in the city as reasons for investing in technology.

“The partnership with MVG demonstrates the enormous potential of our unique solar technology, which is being used in public transport for the first time in the company’s history. This is an important milestone in Sono Motors’ mission to create solar panels for all vehicles.”said Lorin Khanco-founder and Sono Motors CEO.

Solar buses and potential benefits

The model shown is equipped 20 photovoltaic modules special semi-flexible (PV), occupying an area of ​​​​twelve square meters and which should provide more than 2000 W for battery power 24 V vehicle.

The generated solar energy is used to operate the HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system and to support the trailer’s steering system. The extra electricity should stabilize the battery power, increase life and reduce maintenance, and save diesel fuel.

It is expected, according to the statement, that the model can offer savings in “up to 2,500 liters of diesel per year and annual local CO2 savings potential of over 6.5 metric tons per bus”. With a fleet of about 300 buses, it is possible, according to the calculations of the developers, to save up to 2,000 tons of CO2 per year.

The statement further states that “Emissions caused by production are approximately 1.5 metric tons of CO2 per bus or bus trailer and can be offset after a short operating period of just under a year.”. The announcement also highlights that these are expectations and projections that could be positively or negatively affected by several factors.

After technical approval by the supervisory authorities, the bus trailer will go into regular operation and will be able to be tested by the residents of Munich.

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Via: TheNextWeb Source: Sono Motors