Sony and Honda enter into an agreement to cooperate in the field of electric vehicles. .. To make the Vision-S concept a reality?
Until a few years ago, when we thought about the brands that make up the automotive market, we had “regular” players such as Toyota, GM, Honda, Ford, etc. But today, a number of technology companies want to enter this segment. We have seen the situation with full infotainment systems such as Android Auto and CarPlay, but it could take on even greater proportions.
Sony and Honda sign a cooperation agreement on electric vehicles
According to a recent report from Nikkei Asia, it looks like Sony and Honda are currently on the same wavelength, so to speak. Indeed, the two companies have signed an agreement to cooperate in the development, production and sale of electric vehicles. It is even possible that this rapprochement is open. In other words, other companies can join this initiative if they are interested.
Turn the Vision-S concept into reality?
And what’s interesting about this project is that it brings Sony even closer to its big electric vehicle project. The Japanese giant unveiled a concept electric vehicle called the Vision-S at CES 2020. With such an agreement, the company could draw on Honda’s experience and resources to realize this vision and succeed in marketing a vehicle based on this concept.
Sony isn’t the only tech company looking to enter the electric vehicle market. Rumors have long circulated that Apple is working on its own electric car, and some time ago, reports suggested that the Apple brand was already trying to reach out to well-established automakers like Hyundai. Unfortunately, without success. Thus, Sony could surpass the Cupertino company in this area. To be continued!