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.

For more information, visit sonomotors.com and ir.sonomotors.com.

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ABOUT SONO GROUP N.V.

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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