Holon receives autonomous testing approval in Germany
With this approval, Holon is now officially permitted to test the shuttle throughout Germany in autonomous driving mode, given that a safety driver is present in the car. The Holon Urban is now starting its autonomous test drives on public roads in Germany. The approval will be used for the first time as part of the ALIKE project in collaboration with Hamburg’s public transport operator Hamburger Hochbahn.
The permit is valid until the end of 2026 and contains the possibility of an extension. The permit allows nationwide testing on federal, state and district roads, although motorways are currently excluded, according to Holon. The company intends to conduct its testing from large cities to rural regions.
Holon is also gearing up production capacities in the US, with preparations underway in Jacksonville, Florida, for the establishment of the first production site. The official groundbreaking ceremony is planned for April 2026. This is not the extent of the company’s plans, however, as further locations in Europe and Saudi Arabia are being examined in order to be able to produce close to the market in the future.
“The nationwide approval for the testing of our autonomous Level-4 shuttle is a milestone for the introduction of autonomous mobility in public transport – and an accolade for Holon,” said Dr Flavio Friesen, Vice President of Engineering at Holon. “The approval from the KBA paves the way for autonomous transport solutions in Germany and shows that our vehicle system is convincing both technically and regulatorily. We are making great strides towards a new era of mobility.”
Regarding the ALIKE project, Dr Flavio Friesen added: “In the ALIKE project, we are united by a common goal: to change mobility. With our HOLON urban, we are providing an important building block for this. The vehicle will make mobility safer, more sustainable and more inclusive.”
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