German startup plans to build solar car at former Saab plant

The Sion has a range of 34 km (21 miles) on solar-generated electricity.

April 19, 2019 07:47 AM

FRANKFURT -- German startup company Sono is teaming up with National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) to build the first series production solar-powered electric vehicle at Saab's former plant in Trollhattan, Sweden.

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