Honda EV-Cub

Motorcycles

Honda plans to produce the EV-Cub by 2018

The electric-powered version of the Honda Super Cub is slated to go into production in 2018, according to the company’s new President and CEO, Takahiro Hachigo. First introduced as a concept model in 2009, it will be initially offered only in Japan, before expanding to several Asian markets.

Automotive

Honda’s LOOP and HELLO vehicle2vehicle and vehicle2driver infrastructure

Honda outlined its Tokyo Motor Show exhibits yesterday, raising more questions than it answered with a brief release. One of the announcements involved a car, driver and infrastructure comms system and a handheld communication tool

The side view of the EV-Cub electric motorcycle

Motorcycles

Honda to exhibit 2WD electric motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show?

Honda will show its EV-Cub electric motorcycle at the Tokyo Motor Show. The bike employs car2car and car2driver communications and also appears to have electric motors in both front and rear wheels, indicating it uses 2WD.