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Honda promises to launch four electric motorcycles in the coming years; one of them will have 125cc

Published 27/04/2021 às 18:29
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Honda intends to end gasoline-powered vehicles by 2040. The company already plans to launch electric motorcycles by the year 2024

Honda announced last week that it would end gasoline-powered vehicles by 2040 at most. However, the sale of electric vehicles should only start in 2030. The company has not yet set a deadline for starting sales of electric motorcycles. Today, motorcycles are responsible for a good part of the giant's billionaire revenue. Japanese.

However, Toshiro Mibe, CEO of Honda, already has a plan to launch four electric motorcycles by 2024. Three motorcycles will be between 50cc and 125cc. Three models should be focused on market urban, while an electric motorcycle must be sold as a sports bike.

In Honda's presentation, the sketch of two motorcycles that appear to be scooters, while one of the motorcycles seems to be one of the 125 tsp, also from the company. The latter will be a sportier, more powerful and expensive motorcycle. It is speculated to be the electric model of the CB125R.

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Honda and other companies are working hard to recover the time lost in electric motorcycles, given that the last few years have been focused on evolving the electric car market. Recently, Honda signed an agreement with battery manufacturers, with the intention of creating a common standard between companies. With this, batteries can be exchanged between brands without much difficulty. The plan is for the market to gain more and more space.

Electric motorcycle market should be good for consumers' pockets

In relation to the market for light electric motorcycles, the motorcycle that should attract the most attention in the market is the Husqvarna, an electric motorcycle that should gain a lot of space in the market in the coming years. Other projects are already at a more advanced stage around the planet. Investments in electric motorcycles are good for the environment and for people's pockets. Developing countries, such as Brazil, can benefit greatly from these projects.

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Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Journalist specializing in a wide range of topics, such as cars, technology, politics, shipbuilding, geopolitics, renewable energy and economics. I have been working since 2015 with prominent publications in major news portals. My degree in Information Technology Management from Faculdade de Petrolina (Facape) adds a unique technical perspective to my analyses and reports. With over 10 thousand articles published in renowned media outlets, I always seek to bring detailed information and relevant insights to the reader. For story suggestions or any questions, please contact me by email at flclucas@hotmail.com.

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