Sony and Honda , Are Teaming Up, To Build Electric Vehicles.
Sony and Honda , Are Teaming Up, To Build Electric Vehicles.
Engadget reports that on March 4, the companies announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to go into business together.
Engadget reports that on March 4, the companies announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to go into business together.
Prior to the agreement, Sony developed two electric vehicles of its own, the Vision-S and Vision-S 02.
Prior to the agreement, Sony developed two electric vehicles of its own, the Vision-S and Vision-S 02.
The deal has yet to be finalized, but the goal is to get things up and running this year and start selling EVs by 2025.
Engadget reports Honda will be in charge of design, manufacturing and marketing, .
while utilizing "Sony's expertise in the development and application of imaging, sensing, telecommunication, network, and entertainment technologies.".
The CEOs of both companies issued statements on the joint venture.
The CEOs of both companies issued statements on the joint venture.
Although Sony and Honda are companies that share many historical and cultural similarities, our areas of technological expertise are very different, Toshihiro Mibe, Honda CEO, via statement.
Therefore, I believe this alliance which brings together the strengths of our two companies offers great possibilities for the future of mobility, Toshihiro Mibe, Honda CEO, via statement.
Through this alliance with Honda, which has accumulated extensive global experience and achievements in the automobile industry over many years and continues to make revolutionary advancements in this field, , Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony CEO, via statement.
... we intend to build on our vision to ‘make the mobility space an emotional one,’ and contribute to the evolution of mobility centered around safety, entertainment and adaptability, Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony CEO, via statement.
The endeavor will likely help Honda achieve its goal of making its entire lineup electric by 2040
