ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) Vehicles Corp. said its flagship SOLO EV was showcased during US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm’s tour of its Michigan manufacturing facilities.
As part of the tour, the company said Secretary Granholm viewed its SOLO EV among other vehicles at the US headquarters of its vehicle engineering partner FEV North America Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Secretary Granholm, who is a former Michigan governor, visited the facilities along with US Rep. Haley Stevens on August 5, 2021.
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ElectraMeccanica said the tour was conducted in conjunction with the Biden administration’s effort to support its $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. The proposed legislation includes $7.5 billion in provisions for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, including what would be the first-ever national network of EV chargers in the US.
“To have the Energy Secretary and former governor of Michigan experience and learn about our flagship SOLO EV in person is a distinct privilege,” said ElectraMeccanica CEO Paul Rivera in a statement.
“We believe the SOLO is the perfect choice for consumers, commercial customers, fleet applications and SOLO Share as well. We’re grateful that our vehicle engineering partner FEV was able to organize this special event to showcase our vehicle and others yesterday in Michigan.”
Patrick Hupperich, CEO of FEV North America, added: “We appreciate the consideration of Secretary Granholm along with other members of the Michigan congressional delegation in visiting our North American Technical Center in Auburn Hills. Working with sustainable mobility focused companies like ElectraMeccanica serves as a great example of FEV’s technical leadership, supporting customers as a complete vehicle engineering partner.”
The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment. Engineered for a single occupant, it offers a unique driving experience for the environmentally-conscious consumer. The SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways.
The SOLO features front and rear crumple zones, side-impact protection, roll bar, torque-limiting control as well as power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, and a Bluetooth entertainment system. It blends a modern look with safety features at an accessible price point of $18,500.
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