Funky Electric Cars at Japan Mobility Show

author: FutureCar Staff    

Honda's wide range of two-wheel and four-wheel concepts showcased at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 is generating excitement for potential production offerings. The event features a diverse lineup of vehicles, including cars, bikes, robots, and even an aircraft. One of the standout concepts is the reborn Prelude, now presented as a production-intent concept sports car.

In addition to the Prelude, Honda has other impressive concepts on display. The Sustaina-C Concept is a sustainable small hatchback made from recycled materials, showcasing Honda's commitment to eco-friendly solutions. Another notable concept is the CI-MEV, a heavy quadricycle designed for autonomous adventures.

The Sustaina-C concept resembles a boxier version of the Honda e, featuring a sustainable body made of recycled acrylic resin. The Pocket Concept, a compact electric two-wheeler with futuristic styling, also utilizes the same material. Meanwhile, the SC e: Concept is an electric scooter designed for urban environments, featuring the swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: to eliminate the need for charging wait times.

Turning our attention to four-wheelers, the CI-MEV is a fully electric urban two-seater concept that combines "Cooperative Intelligence" and autonomous technology. It serves as a last-mile solution for individuals with limited mobility. While the CI-MEV appears to be a potential competitor to microcars and heavy quadricycles, it is uncertain if Honda plans to put it into production. Additionally, a mysterious prototype of a light commercial EV was not included in the preview images, leaving its production status unknown. On a similar note, the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle is an experimental platform equipped with various attachments.

Aside from two-wheelers and four-wheelers, Honda's exhibits at the show extend to other innovative products. These include an interior mockup of the HondaJet Elite II small business jet, an exterior scale model of the Honda eVTOL aircraft, and a gas turbine hybrid system currently in development. The company also presents the "alter-ego" robot Avatar, the Uni-One seated mobility device utilizing balance control, and the Power Exporter e: 6000 portable external power supply device. All these products utilize the swappable Honda Mobile Power Pack e:.

Furthermore, Honda encourages visitors to unleash their creativity by using AI to design their own "dream project" on a dedicated website. The resulting drawings will be displayed on LED screens at the show alongside Honda's own projects, and visitors will have the opportunity to take them home as cards.

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FutureCar Staff