The Tokyo Motor Present is again – solely now, it’s known as the Japan Mobility Present. With a give attention to the way forward for mobility, the identify change displays a rising pattern of making different technique of transportation. Honda’s sales space on the present focuses on the way forward for mobility that they dream of, therefore, their model slogan, ‘The Energy of Desires.’
The dream pattern continues with the theme of the sales space, the Honda DREAM LOOP. All through the sales space are numerous new ideas and merchandise that Honda claims will permit customers to transcend numerous constraints reminiscent of time and place, and increase their talents and potentialities. Whereas utterly autonomous automobiles and flying vehicles have been the largest speaking factors, there was one small addition that caught our consideration: an eMTB.
The Honda e-MTB Idea doesn’t embody a lot element within the press launch. It merely states, “the mountain bike that gives extra FUN in nature”. From what we are able to see from the images, the idea bike has some visible similarities to the Honda RN01 DH bike that by no means noticed manufacturing. Realistically, that’s principally seemingly the results of Honda’s energy sports activities workforce having an affect on the design. The Honda eMTB swingarm form and shock placement is kind of much like the RNO1, although the ebike makes use of a forged aluminum swingarm. The outline states the distinctive body and swingarm are “constructed utilizing thin-wall aluminum casting know-how for high-performance bikes, and along with the distinctive body design, specific a fusion of performance and styling”
It is a idea, so it will likely be fascinating to see how a lot makes it to manufacturing, if in any respect.
eMTB Cellular Charging?
Maybe extra fascinating than the ebike itself, was what seems to be a cell charging station proven on the Japan Mobility Present. Once more, Honda doesn’t go into a lot element but, however the wheeled cart seems to accommodate their new Cellular Energy Pack e:, which appears to be a big capability power storage unit. The lid of the Energy Pack e: container even has a small software set to make trailhead changes. This unit seemingly wouldn’t cost the bike any quicker than a traditional outlet, however it might allow you to recharge should you’re automobile tenting within the wilderness for a multi-day ebike journey.
Neither the eMTB Idea or the cell charger have particulars about manufacturing, however you would need to think about Honda is engaged on it.