Paderborn, Germany, and Jacksonville, Florida, September 4, 2024 – HOLON, a leading manufacturer of autonomous, electric shuttles purpose-built to revolutionize shared mobility and sustainable transportation, is poised to transform the future of transportation with the launch of its first production plant for autonomous movers in Jacksonville, Florida. This city unveiling was announced today in collaboration with prominent Florida officials and key community stakeholders. HOLON, a subsidiary of global automotive supplier BENTELER Group, will be Florida’s first automotive vehicle manufacturer.
The approximately 500,000-square-foot facility will be constructed in Jacksonville, with completion expected by Q1/2026. The developer for the project is VanTrust Real Estate. The plant will be pivotal in advancing HOLON’s mission to deliver inclusive, emission-free and sustainable passenger transportation, addressing urban traffic challenges, climate change and demographic shifts. (....)