When the ' Honda Micro Commuter Concept was presented, a year and a half ago at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011 , many saw it as a potential and formidable rival, the Renault Twizy.
A rival, inter alia, with a higher gear left by some of the features that sull'elettrica Lozenge are the weak points for example, the side doors, which are present on the prototype Japanese that give more the idea of self, and especially interior protected from atmospheric disturbances.
Honda is working hard to create efficient and practical car, electricity and suitable for urban use.
The tests of the Micro Commuter Concept have been organized in different Japanese cities - with which the Japanese House has established agreements before starting development dell'elettrica - one of which is Saitama. Later, as reported by Honda, the tests will also follow in the city of Kumamoto and Mikakojina.
A micro urban versatile, designed for several uses
At this stage the evidence on the Honda Micro Commuter Concept have a clear objective: to study the potential of this urban city car with zero emissions thanks to its platform by design variable that will allow it to be declined in different versions by offering a variety of solutions for the transport in the city.
These possible uses could be, for example, the transport to go to work, commercial use, the transport of the elderly for short distances, or even to meet the needs of the family.
Part of the secret of the versatility of the Honda Micro Commuter Concept lies in the distribution of its key elements: the passenger seats were arranged in tandem scheme, such as the Twizy. The driver's seat in a central position just behind the rear, able to accommodate one adult or two children, with a special seat.
The picoclo electric motor and lithium-ion batteries are located under the floor in the rear position and deliver a ptoenza of 20 HP with a range of up to 60 km. The top speed is 80 km / h, while the batteries are recharged in about three hours.
Honda Smart Home System
But still, the Micro Commuter Concept of Honda will also serve as a basis for svilupapre another project that will use it as a "battery for the house." This innovative system will be one of the key elements in the future " Honda Smart Home System "or" smart home "that is part of a broader project E-Kizuna for efficient city of the future.