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The Multinational Honda Is Offering Another Sustainable Mobility Solution for the Major Metropolises of Japan. It Is an Electric Car for Less than R$ 40 Thousand.
Japan is quite connected to kei cars, tiny vehicles made to fit into the very tight metropolises of the country. And while the Japanese market continues to “crawl” slowly in the use of electric cars, Honda has brought a new solution to the market: an electric kei car with a highly competitive price. This is the Honda N-Van EV, the electric version of a model launched 4 years ago that ran on gasoline. In addition to being one of the pioneers in the sector, Honda’s minivan will focus on a very affordable price, equivalent to approximately R$ 38 thousand, according to the multinational.
Multinational Electric Car Has 200 Km of Range
Even for other electric kei cars, the price of Honda’s model is low. The Nissan Sakura model, for example, which was launched in May, costs the equivalent of R$ 67 thousand in direct conversion. For the price of the N-Van, the consumer will have a range of 200 km available. This is a very good range, considering its price and also that the model has only 3.3 m in length, 1.4 m in width, and 1.9 m in height.
The range becomes even more suitable when considering the strictly urban use of the electric car, focused on transporting passengers and light loads over short distances. With the stop-and-go of Japan’s cities and essential features like regenerative braking, these 200 km can even be extended.
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The multinational Honda has not yet gone into detail regarding the electric car’s motorization. The combustion model, however, comes with a 0.7 turbo engine with 65 horsepower and 10.6 kgfm interesting, possibly giving interested parties an idea of the expected specifications for the electric version. The vehicle will be available for sale starting in the second quarter of 2024.
Honda Matches Toyota and Announces Production of Hydrogen-Powered Hybrid SUV
In addition to electric cars, the multinational Honda announced its focus on hybrid propulsion. The company plans to move forward with the mass production of a vehicle utilizing fuel cell technology, which is a hydrogen-powered hybrid SUV.
The model will be produced at the plant in Ohio, USA. The car that will use a hydrogen engine will be based on the new CR-V, recently launched in the North American market with the particularity of offering two refueling options.
The certified hydrogen tanks provide greater range for long trips, while a plug-in system allows for convenient charging and battery support over shorter distances. This hybrid vehicle will combine the benefits of an electric car with the typically large range of a model equipped with fuel cell technology.
New Startup Striemo
Honda is investing in sustainability with the hope of reaching new markets. As such, it has developed a project focused on electric mobility and a sustainable solutions startup, Striemo Inc.
The first launch from the company will be an innovative electric scooter that is unique and also prevents the emission of pollutants. The equipment marks the beginning of a new era for Honda, in the search for alternative and more sustainable transportation mechanisms. This scooter has multiple speeds controlled by a single structure.
According to the developers, the new model can calculate the center of gravity to the tenth of a millimeter and provides efficient balance assistance. The official launch of the scooter is initially set to take place in Japan by the end of December and is scheduled to arrive in Europe only in 2023.
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