Electra Meccanica SOLO Successfully Completes Crush Testing

Electra Meccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) announced that its single-passenger SOLO electric vehicle has successfully completed crush testing in Canada.

Electra Meccanica, a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles said that it was a key step towards receiving authorization from Transport Canada to affix the National Safety Mark to the SOLO.

As quoted in the press release:

In the successful side-crush tests conducted by PMG Testing Labs in Quebec, the SOLO withstood 20,617 lb of force applied to the vehicle door, as compared to the 2,977 lb required minimum.

“I am proud to announce such incredibly positive results from the SOLO’s side-crush testing as part of the Canadian certification process,” said Jerry Kroll, CEO and Founder of Electra Meccanica. “Our team has been working diligently to ensure that the SOLO is as safe as possible, as we view the safety of our customers as our top priority. We believe these positive test results stand as a testament to the high engineering standards that we hold ourselves to. I look forward to providing our shareholders with further updates on these initiatives as appropriate,” concluded Kroll.

The Company builds the innovative, all-electric SOLO, a single passenger vehicle developed to revolutionize the way people commute, and is developing the Tofino, an elegant high-performance two seater electric roadster sports car.

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