Sono Motors announced tha is launching its proprietary solar technology to public transport for the first time in partnership with the Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (Munich Transport Company, MVG). The novel solar bus trailer will hit the roads in the Munich metropolitan area in the near future, testing the energy yields as well as the potential of the technology in daily operation. Offering possible savings of up to 2,500 liters of diesel per year and an annual local CO2 saving potential of more than 6.5 metric tonnes per bus, Sono Solar Technology contributes to climate protection and the reduction of inner-city greenhouse gas emissions.

20 semi-flexible special photovoltaic (PV) modules provide over 2,000 watts of energy to power the vehicle's battery and electrical loads such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, as well as the trailer's steering system.