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Honda To Roll Out 10 New Electric Bikes By 2025

Honda has unveiled its plans for electrification including the introduction of 10 new electric motorcycles by 2025.

Honda to introduced 10 new electric motorcycles by 2025.
New electric models include Fun EV, a large capacity electric motorcycles.

Honda Motorcycle: Carbon Neutrality through Electrification

The announcement also include the Japanese firm’s effort to meet carbon neutrality by 2050.

“Honda will accelerate the electrification of motorcycles as the primary focus of environmental strategies for motorcycle business,” said Honda in a statement.

That said, Honda will continue the development of internal combustion motorcycle but it wants to decrease the carbon dioxide output of its internal combustion motorcycle engines.

Also, Honda wants to develop motorcycles that is compatible with carbon neutral fuels such as gasoline-ethanol.

Honda has also set 2025 as the date to roll out 10 new electric motorcycles which include models for commuting and fun models. Looking at the photos shared, we are probably looking at a bigger capacity electric motorcycle instead of the usual 125cc-equivalent electric bikes.

Specifically, Honda wants to launch three large fun EV models, including one EV for kids by 2024-2025 for Japan, USA and Europe.

In addition, Honda will also launch two commuter electrics in Asia, Europe and Japan and five electric bicycle and electric moped by 2024.

There are two types of batteries set to be utilised, including an all-solid-state battery and a swappable battery.

Honda is also working to expand the value of its electric motorcycles by working with its software subsidiary, Drivemode.

“Honda will offer user experience (UX) features that continuously enrich the quality of riding through connectivity, such as offering optimal route options that take into consideration remaining range, charging spot notification, safe riding coaching and aftersales service support.”

Yamaha Aims For Carbon Neutrality By 2035

Yamaha has announced a 15-year reduction in its aim for carbon neutrality in its factories from 2050 to 2035.

stepping up initiatives to minimise energy consumption and to use cleaner energy source.
installing more solar panels and use carbon-free electricity by 2030.

The world’ second largest motorcycle manufacturer are confident that the firm’s green goal can be achieved in its factories both in Japan and overseas earlier than planned.

Yamaha announced the ‘Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050’ a year ago with the target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, however in a latest announcement, the plan will now be accelerated to 2035.

To meet the new mission, Yamaha will now step up its initiative by minimising energy consumption as well as using cleaner energy.

“The projected result of these moves by 2035 is a 92% reduction in CO2 emissions (compared to 2010) from production operations at domestic and international Yamaha Motor factories.

“Furthermore, remaining CO2 emissions will be offset by internationally recognised methods to carry out the Company’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality at all its factories,” said Yamaha in a statement.

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