Automotive

Sono Motors hits 20k reservations for Sion solar-electric car

By David Sickels
September 14, 2022

The Munich-based solar mobility OEM Sono Motors has reached 20,000 private reservations of its Sion solar-electric car. The vehicle will have an expected net sales price point of €25,126 (approx. $24,853).

The start of production is planned for the second half of 2023 via contract manufacturing in Finland. After a ramp-up period, Sono Motors and partner Valmet Automotive say they aim to produce approximately 257,000 Sion vehicles within seven years.

Watch our interview on The Amped EV Podcast with Sono Motors CEO Laurin Hahn here.

Michelin puts $300M into Canadian EV, sustainability endeavors

The investment will, in part, allow for the installation of new technologies needed for manufacturing EV tires.

By David Sickels
May 21, 2023

Michelin has announced a $300 million investment into its Canadian operations to accelerate sustainable mobility and improve its environmental footprint. The investment will see the installation of new technologies and equipment in Michelin's three Nova Scotia production facilities to respond to market evolution, including manufacturing tires for the growing electric vehicle (EV) segment; larger rim size tires for passenger and light truck vehicles; and improved fuel efficiency for commercial trucks. In addition, the electrification of key parts of the manufacturing process will reduce carbon emissions at the plants, the company says.