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Press release January 06, 2025

Exeger partners with Cosonic to launch a solar-powered smart helmet for two wheel riders in China

The collaboration will initially cater to China’s delivery workforce of over 15 million riders with a solar-powered smart helmet solution packed with unique safety, audio and communication enhancements.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – JANUARY 6, 2025 – Exeger, the Swedish deep-tech company behind the revolutionary solar cell technology Powerfoyle™, in partnership with global manufacturer of consumer electronics Cosonic, today unveiled plans for a groundbreaking solar-powered, self-charging smart helmet designed for China’s urban motorcyclists and its millions of delivery riders.

This collaboration integrates Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar cell technology into the helmet, providing enhanced safety, audio and communication features, including a rear LED taillight, audio speakers, and communication microphone that enhance safety and audio connectivity without the need for external charging.

Powerfoyle is a flexible, screen-printed solar cell capable of converting all types of light, including both natural outdoor and artificial indoor light, into electrical energy, offering extended or even unlimited battery life. As the world’s only fully customizable solar cell, Powerfoyle can be manufactured in different shapes, and textures, making it ideal for consumer electronics.

“China is home to over one hundred million two- and three-wheel riders, including 15 million delivery riders. There is a growing market need for helmets with smart integrations to enable safer, hands-free communication and visibility while on the road,” said Stephane Hareau, Senior Director, Global Partnerships of Exeger. “Our partnership with Cosonic leverages the unique potential of Powerfoyle, which is designed not only to integrate effortlessly into daily life, but to set a new standard of sustainability and convenience for consumer technology.”

”We see a strong customer demand in adopting sustainable innovations like Powerfoyle that meet the needs of the Chinese users.” said Seven Luo, Senior Sales Director, Cosonic Intelligent. “This collaborative effort between two industry leaders not only promises considerable market potential but also aligns with global shifts towards environmentally friendly solutions by reducing the need for disposable batteries and recharging.”

The new solar-powered helmet, anticipated to redefine standards in delivery and transportation safety, is set to be fully revealed in 2025. This venture marks a significant step towards more sustainable practices in global markets, marrying functionality with eco-consciousness in everyday urban settings.

About Exeger

Exeger is a Swedish company with a unique solar cell technology that converts all forms of light into electrical energy. This material, Powerfoyle, is the world’s only fully customizable solar cell. With its superior design properties, it can be integrated seamlessly into any electronic device.

Powerfoyle enhances every product it is integrated into with extended or even unlimited battery life, putting the power of cutting-edge solar cell technology directly in the hands of people. Exeger is leading the way to energy independence through more sustainable and user-friendly products – with the vision to touch the lives of a billion people by 2030.

About Cosonic

Cosonic Intelligent is a Chinese company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of intelligent acoustic products and IOT products. The product range encompasses headphones, speakers, smart glasses, smart watches, drones, home appliances, and new energy storage products. For years, we have been providing services to numerous well-known acoustic brands, intelligent terminal brands, and internet brands, and have successfully gained recognition in the market.

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Published January 06, 2025