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Honda Sets Course to Electrify Motorcycle Market in Southeast Asia

Oğuz Çakır — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 02:56:03 +0000

When we see the name Honda, many of us immediately think of motorcycles. The company, which is currently a world leader in motorcycle production, has been working to keep up with the electric vehicle revolution for a while now. Although Honda already has a few electric motorcycle models, it seems like they want to do more. Based on recent information, it appears that the company plans to introduce electric motorcycles to the Southeast Asian market. Here are the details…

Honda looks to kick-start e-motorbike sales in Southeast Asia

As we mentioned earlier, Honda continues to maintain its leadership in the motorcycle market. The company has an incredibly high user rate, especially in Southeast Asia. To give an example, Honda accounted for 88% of all motorcycle sales in the Indonesian market in the last financial quarter.

Europian Honda EM1 Model

This shows that the Japanese manufacturer has a significant say in the future of the market. For instance, the company could maintain its current success and resist innovation. But Honda, determined to move forward, is preparing to launch Indonesia’s first electric motorcycle model. Their new electric motorcycle, the Honda EM1, is now ready. It is expected to be available in Indonesia soon.

The bike is also planned to be sold in Japan by the end of August. It will cost around 300,000 yen ($2,100) and can travel up to 53 kilometers on a single charge. While the specific features of the Indonesian model are yet to be revealed. However, it is expected to be similar to the European model introduced last March. Its features are as follows:

Model	Honda EM1
Top speed	40 km/h (25 mph)
Power	1.2 kW (1.8 kW peak)
Range	40 km
Battery	18650 mAh lithium-ion battery
Battery life	3,000 cycles
Charge time	2 hours
Weight	83 kg
Suspension	Telescopic fork front, dual shock absorbers rear
Brakes	Disc front, drum rear
Colors	White, black, red

Furthermore, the company’s plans aren’t limited to this: it intends to introduce seven e-motorbike models by 2030. Honda’s foray into the Southeast Asian electric motorcycle market comes at a time when the region is experiencing growing demand for greener and more sustainable transportation options.

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Honda Unveils All-Electric Autonomous Off-Road Work Vehicle for Construction Efficiency

Oğuz Çakır — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:50:24 +0000

Honda has revealed its latest innovation, the third-generation Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV), at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas. The all-electric, fully programmable AWV leverages Honda’s advanced autonomous technology to support construction activities, improve worksite efficiency, and address labor shortages in the industry. Here are the details…

Honda reveals all-electric autonomous off-road work vehicle

The AWV is designed to operate autonomously or manually via remote control, offering a wide range of services in environments where workforce constraints make other solutions impractical. Jason VanBuren, systems engineering manager at American Honda Motor Co., expressed the company’s intention to collaborate with businesses interested in field testing the vehicle at their worksites. Key features of the third-generation Honda AWV include:

Increased bed size and loading capacity of 2 pallets and 2,000 pounds, respectively.
Improved navigation using LiDAR sensors in areas with weak or unavailable GNSS service.
Simplified tablet-based programming interface and cloud connectivity.
Higher speed in autonomous mode, reaching up to 10 mph (16 kph).
Increased battery size, providing an operating time of up to 10 hours.
Enhanced avoidance function for vehicles stopped on road.
Lower bed for easier loading and improved ergonomics.

The AWV employs a suite of sensors, including GPS for location, radar and lidar for obstacle detection, and cameras for remote monitoring. Previous field tests have demonstrated the AWV’s ability to transport and deliver construction materials and supplies at precise points along a pre-set route. Honda utilizes common components from its automobiles and other products to optimize the AWV’s mobility technologies.

With the commercialization of the AWV in mind, Honda is actively seeking partners to participate in field testing, improve functions, and enhance services. The company is particularly interested in partnerships related to product distribution, aftermarket sales, and the development of software and attachments. By tapping into Honda’s decades of experience in developing safe, reliable, and clean mobility technology, the AWV has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry and reshape how work is carried out at job sites.

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Honda Activa electric scooter will soon launch in India featuring swappable battery

Sudhanshu — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:40:49 +0000

Honda is entering the EV scooter segment with its all-new Honda Activa E. In an interview with ET Auto, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India President, Atsushi Ogata, confirmed an HMSI EV product debut in the country. But the lunch is not expected in India until 2023.

Honda Activa 6G

The electric scooter is said to come with battery swapping technology, which will be a convenient option for buyers to replace a discharged battery with a charged battery at swap stations and to charge the battery at home. Consumers will have two options: they will be able to swap their dead batteries with charged ones through either a subscription model or a nominal fee or the user can also buy back up a battery pack that can be charged and replaced when the installed one gets discharged.

Earlier this year, Bounce also launched the Bounce Infinity E1 electric scooter which became India’s first swappable battery electric scooter. The company has also introduced a similar subscription-based battery swapping system dubbed ‘battery as a service.’

In that accord, the upcoming Honda Activa E will be a direct competitor to the Bounce Infinity E1 along with other major electric scooters in India like the Ola S1, Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X, and Hero Electric scooters.

This may also prove to be the right time to enter the EV market for Honda as battery prices are coming down and central and state governments announced incentives to encourage a faster transition to e-mobility, industry stakeholders also said that the potential of conversion is high as this time as 21 million two-wheelers were sold before the outbreak of the pandemic in FY19.

Honda’s previous partner Hero is also set to release its new EV scooter next month, introducing more competition in the developing Indian EV market.

Honda’s latest e-bike, the Gyro Canopy:e is a three-wheeled scooter with a roof

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:04:00 +0000

Honda has included a canopy to provide some degree of protection against the elements, in its latest e-scooter. Aptly termed the Honda Gyro Canopy:e, the new Honda e-scooter is coming on the heels of an intensive production spree of e-bike models by the Japanese automaker. It joins a growing list of impressive and innovative designs that are coming out of the company.

The Honda Gyro Canopy:e is a delivery-focused e-scooter and the added canopy gives the rider as well as the cargo although it lacks a sealed cargo box, and one could still be wet while driving in the rain. It however provides a shield against the wind and rain that may affect visibility via the windscreen of the e-scooter. The Gyro Canopy:e has a 3,200W peak output-rated electric motor although it offers 580W of continuous power output. It has a range of 77 km which could be higher when riding at average speeds greater than 30 km/h. It has removable and swappable batteries, further extending the capability of the e-scooter. The batteries can be swapped seamlessly in a matter of minutes for freshly charged ones.

The Honda Gyro Canopy:e is suited for urban riding as a delivery e-bike. It has just been launched in Honda’s home market of Japan with a 715,000 Yen ($6,295) price tag. The price of the Gyro Canopy:e is substantially higher than Honda’s recent lineup of e-bikes like the U-GO and U-BE. The Gyro Canopy:e is however made for commercial operations, unlike the U-go and U-be.

It remains to be seen how the Honda Gyro Canopy:e is received in the Japanese market. Global availability and pricing details are yet to be released by Honda at this time.

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Honda seeks to sell 70,000 Prologue electric vehicles in the US from 2024

Sean — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:52 +0000

Honda Motors‘ US unit has just revealed that it is targeting initial annual sales of 70,000 units for its Prologue series of electric utility vehicle that is set to launch in the American market in 2024.

According to a Reuters report, the Japanese automobile giant is planning on adding an additional electric vehicle model as it seeks to sell a total of 500,000 electric vehicles in the United States by the year 2030. Furthermore, it also aims on reaching 100 percent zero emission vehicles sales in North America by 2040. The news arrives as US President Joe Biden signed an executive order last month that set a target to make half of all new passenger vehicles sold in 2030 to be zero emission vehicles.

Notably, Honda Prologue series is being co developed with General Motors Co and is based on the Ultium platform, which is a modular platform and battery system. Additionally, both companies are also joining hands to develop an electric Acura brand SUV. GM will be responsible for assembling the new Prologue and Acura SUV, both of which are set to launch in 2024. However, Honda has yet to reveal which plant will build the new electric vehicles.

Dave Gardner, executive vice president of national operations at American Honda Motor Co stated that the company will initially aim on Prologue sales in California and other states like Texas and Florida. He further added that “Our strategy is focused on introducing a higher percentage of hybrids in core models in the near term, making a committed effort to achieve higher volume leading to the introduction of our Honda Prologue.”