At the CES 2022 show held in Las Vegas, Kenichiro Yoshida, chairman, president and CEO of Sony, said that the company is exploring the launch of electric vehicles. In simple terms, Sony has officially decided to build a car. Soon in the future, Sony electric cars may appear on the street.
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Unlike many companies that have joined the car-making team, Sony's entry into the car-making industry should be something that has been brewing for a long time. In terms of technology, in November last year, Sony announced that it has realized the realization of sensors for lidar ( LiDAR ) for automotive high-performance sensors , and is expected to be available in March 2022.
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In terms of products, at the CES 2022 show, Sony showcased the Vision S concept electric vehicle and the new Vision-SUV prototype. Among them, the Sony Vision S concept electric vehicle was exposed at last year's CES show, and the Vision-SUV prototype was still debuting.
What is more noteworthy is that Sony also announced at the show that it will set up a new division called "Sony Mobility Inc" to promote the commercialization of electric vehicles. Judging from the name, Sony's electric vehicles will emphasize intelligence and informatization.