Honda unveiled two concept electric vehicles (EVs) during CES in Las Vegas, part of the company's new EV series that will begin production in 2026.
Dubbed the 'Honda 0 Series', the vehicle was developed using the company's new 'electrified' design.
“We went back to our roots and created the Honda 0 series with a new era of design.” said Shinji Aoyama., Global Vice President of Honda. “At first glance, it's bold and pure proportions are overwhelmingly different from other EVs, and it evokes a new perspective in people.”
Honda's two 0-series vehicles are called the Spacehub and the Saloon. Honda says the SpaceHub is a van that features “flexible” space and can accommodate a “variety of” passengers. According to Honda, the saloon is a hatchback with a “low” and “wide” exterior and a “spacious” interior. A new “steer-by-wire” and motion control management system debuts. Sales of the saloon in North America are scheduled for 2026.
The new Honda logo that will be featured on the new 0 Series EV will not have the box surrounding the current logo.
Honda has announced it will spend $40 billion on EV development in 2022, joining other automakers making similar moves.Japanese manufacturers Said to start By 2030, there will be 30 EV models. promised in 2021 By 2040, the company aims to sell only battery EVs in major markets such as Japan, China, and North America, and jump into an emissions-free future.
The Japanese manufacturer has lagged behind its competitors in sales of fully electric vehicles. Currently, there are no fully electric vehicles sold in the United States. The first EV for the US market was the Prologue SUV, manufactured in partnership with General Motors (GM). And debut in 2023.
Other manufacturers such as GM, Ford, and Kia also have some EV models on the market.
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