It has been much discussion recently in the automotive industry on electric cars, and switch to all-electric platforms. Nice bike companies have seen the writing on the wall, and explored the two-wheeled electric applications for new models. KTM has promised to make an electric bike at the time, in 2010, and a dirt bike electric Quantya Road already available for purchase.
Do not be left on it, Honda has announced that it has partnered with Yuasa to make a line of electric bike to give to their model range for 2010.
"Honda is developing a battery powered electric motor, which does not emit CO2 during operation. The company aims to introduce the electric bike market in about two years from now," said Takeo Fukui, President and CEO Honda Motor Co. "History shows that motorcycles remain strong in a difficult market environment and Honda have always supported in times of trouble," he added.
Yuasa, a manufacturer of motorcycle batteries more (your control) will be responsible for the development of lithium-ion batteries needed to power high performance motorcycles. The two companies will create a research and development and production of batteries near Kyoto in Japan. This joint venture is funded at $ 18.5 million, with the Honda holds a 49% interest in, and the rest is held by Yuasa.
