Honda designers talk about EV concepts from Tokyo
Posted Nov 3rd 2009 7:57AM by Jeremy Korzeniewski
Honda EV-N Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
Honda made a pretty big splash at the Tokyo Motor Show a few weeks back by showing off a number of eco-friendly concepts, though many of them were decidedly short on actual details. The automaker finally seems ready to talk a bit about the EV-N, EV-Cub, EV-MONPAL and U3-X and how they fit into its vision for the future. According to the automaker:
Sounds all warm and fuzzy, no? We happen to be particularly fond of the cute-as-a-button EV-N and the EV-Cub, which takes Honda's original nonthreatening two-wheeler and readies it for duty in today's environmentally-conscious society. Click here for the full story from Honda.The EV-Cub is a nimble, approachable motorcycle that invites people to enjoy riding on a daily basis. EV-N is a cute but very promising car that suggests the possibility of true friendship between person and automobile. EV-Monpal is a helpful and friendly vehicle that assists people with special needs. The U3-X operates in harmony with people and suggests a future full of wonder. Designed to be enjoyable to ride, pleasant just to have around and easy to imagine in the scenes of one's life, these products create a picture of a future that's bright, and are kind both to people and to the environment.
[Source: Honda]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mark Kiernan 9:21AM (11/03/2009)
Couldn't they have done something with the dc of this car? It is quite bad at the front.
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AutoCritical 4:54PM (11/03/2009)
I think the car is quite alright looking. The oval/radius themes are pretty obvious throughout the design of the car - As a concept that is to be used specifically in the city this is quite successful. I think the seats are an interesting idea, not sure how they will get past safety...
The little segway-type thing is a great idea, and storing it in the door is clever!
I wrote more about the design at http://bit.ly/sMBB5 - what a cheeky looking design
Nick From Montreal 1:18PM (11/03/2009)
Honda are still in the era of "punishment cars" when it comes to EVs. Put a battery pack in the Clarity and stop fooling these world with these cute concepts.
Man, I'd like to have a 5 minutes talk with Honda's president...
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Serge 2:16PM (11/03/2009)
Or put a "normal" range-extender (the one that works on gasoline or diesel).
EV-1 5:48PM (11/03/2009)
This one makes me laugh out loud , evrytime I see it ! :D
Man, it looks funny!
And cute!
So REFRESHING in this troubled day and age , with humor, good mode, AND
a Great concept : small car + battery powered. Plus clever details all over.
--->>
When I've got one, and put a 150 hp upgrade Electric motor in it - I'll be a Happy man ! :)
zzzzzip ! :)
And, girls will just adore the little charmer... (and I won't mind)
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