What is a purely solar car?

Purely solar cars are only powered with solar energy. The motor is only powered by the energy stored. The energy consumption and the range distance of solar cars dependson several aspects: Depending on these features, a purely solar vehicle consumes up to 15 kWh to ride a distance of 100km.

What is a solar bus kit?

The Solar Bus Kit is a complete and highly efficient retrofit and initial equipment solar solution for diesel, hybrid and electric buses. Offered in three different sizes - from 720Wp to 1,4 kWp installed power - it is suitable for city buses and coaches.

What is a solar truck & van kit?

The Solar Truck and Van Kit is a complete and highly efficient retrofit solar solution for diesel and electric Trucks and Vans. Offered in two different sizes it is suitable for 24V and 12V electrical systems. It helps fleet operators to always keep the battery in a healthy state and to reduce diesel and electricity costs and lower CO2 emissions.

Does Sono Motors have a solar bus kit?

Munich, 27 July 2023 – Last month the solar technology company Sono Motors launched an innovative pilot project in public transportation in Hof in the north-east of Bavaria. A bus operated by Stadtwerke Hof was equipped with an updated version of Sono Motors’ Solar Bus Kit, a solar retrofit solution for buses.

Is solar energy the future of cars?

To foster solar energy generation in vehicles, the European Commission and the U.S. department of Transportation have launched CO-2 credits: car manufacturers are granted up to 7gr/100km for credit. This may make up to 5% of car emissions. A romantic idea or a visionary future already today? Purely solar cars are only powered with solar energy.

How much power does a solar car roof module generate?

On an annual scale, the solar car roof modules generated enough power for up to 1000 km of additional range extension. Since the end of 2016, the new KARMA Revero has been released with a 200 Watt solar car roof module – again developed and manufactured by a2-solar.