Paderborn and Munich, Germany – German mobility experts HOLON and Valtech Mobility have announced their long-term strategic partnership, with a focus on developing fully autonomous, comfortable, inclusive, and sustainable public transport solutions. The partnership will see the joint development of a cloud platform for the HOLON Mover, a fully autonomous vehicle designed for use in public transport.
HOLON, a subsidiary of the BENTELER Group, specializes in the development and industrialization of autonomous movers, while Valtech Mobility is a leading provider of digital solutions for the mobility industry. Together, they aim to significantly advance the digital transformation of public transport.
The cloud platform being developed will serve as the central hub for vehicle operations, facilitating communication between various stakeholders such as infotainment systems, real-time tracking for operators, and passenger interactions with the HOLON Mover. This will allow for an on-demand service model, allowing users to summon the Mover to meet their transportation needs. This not only enhances the convenience of public transport but also contributes to sustainability by operating on electric power, ensuring (local) emissions-free journeys within local communities.
The HOLON Mover, equipped with features such as an automatic ramp, securing systems, Braille and audiovisual communication options, is designed to provide inclusive access to mobility solutions for everyone. With a total capacity of up to 15 passengers, including seating for ten individuals, the vehicle can accommodate diverse passenger needs, including those requiring wheelchair or stroller access.
Valtech Mobility will play a key role as the software partner for cloud development, service creation, and integration support for third-party entities. The Munich-based company will be involved in every stage of the process – from conceptualization to product deployment and ongoing software updates – ensuring a seamless, safe, and future-proof outcome.
“We are delighted to announce our new long-term partnership with such a visionary partner like HOLON and hope that with our digital expertise, we can contribute to improving sustainable urban mobility, enhancing customer experience, and discovering new ways to navigate urban spaces,” said Norman Palmhof, Management Board Valtech Mobility.
“The partnership with Valtech is of strategic importance to us. The specific know-how that Valtech contributes in the areas of cloud and backend systems offers significant added value – both for the product design and, above all, for the passenger, who receives a comfortable and intuitive mobility solution. We look forward to working together with our partner to further drive the series development and industrialization of our Mover,” said Dr. Henning von Watzdorf, CEO HOLON.
For more information, please visit https://www.driveholon.com
Contact:
BENTELER Group
Stephan Knüttel
Vice President Communications/Marketing
Paderborn, Germany
Tel.: +49 5254 81 307 610 | Mobile: +49 172 5727 257
Email: public.relations@benteler.com
Valtech Mobility
Gerd Rosenacker
Munich, Germany
Email: gerd.rosenacker@valtech-mobility.com
About HOLON:
HOLON is a subsidiary of BENTELER and specializes in the development and industrialization of autonomous movers for the vehicle market of the future. The company works with technology companies, local public transport companies, and mobility-as-a-service providers to develop innovative solutions for sustainable urban mobility.
About Valtech Mobility:
Valtech Mobility, a joint venture company of the Volkswagen Group and digital agency Valtech, is a leading global supplier of connected services with a specific focus on the cloud and software development for the connected car. The company has a team of 500+ automotive experts working in the areas of vehicle software, cloud software, and related products and services such as e-mobility, business process re-engineering, UI-UX development, cloud management, and more. Valtech Mobility manages more than 50 services in 370 versions – in an ecosystem with more than 30 million connected cars in 64 markets and over 20 device generations.
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