Natural resources are increasingly scarce these days, while the emission of pollutants is increasing considerably. Thinking about reducing the negative impact of automobiles on the environment, many companies are working on options that are better for the planet. It is no wonder that the automaker Honda has already announced that it intends to launch at least ten electric motorcycles by the end of 2025.
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Electric bikes: how do they work?
While traditional (internal combustion) motorcycles depend on gasoline, which is derived from petroleum and therefore contributes In the midst of negative impacts on the degradation of the planet, electric motorcycles have a rechargeable battery to supply the motor. Just charge it like we do with cell phones, then start using it.
Honda plans to invest heavily in electric motorcycles
Honda is a Japanese automaker and, it is worth mentioning, it is also the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. It is not surprising that it has ambitious plans for this market in the coming years. Vehicle electrification promises to be an increasingly growing trend, so she would like to be part of the changes.
The brand has already announced that it will divide the novelties into different segments, with five scooters, three models called Fun EV, which are electric vehicles for fun, as well as two motorcycles for use guys. However, the news does not stop there. In addition to the bikes, Honda also mentioned that it is working on a model aimed at children. Something in the cross style.
There is already even a sales estimate for the new bikes. The forecast is that annual sales of motorcycles will reach 3.5 million units by the year 2030, which should correspond to around 15% of the total.
Carbon footprint reduction is a global trend
This investment is part of the strategies to reduce its carbon footprint, as we mentioned in the From the start, vehicles currently cause negative impacts on the planet through the emission of various pollutants.
As a result, companies have been asked to finally adopt alternatives that are less harmful to the environment. In the past, companies that did this were seen as differentiated, but the tendency is for this to become more and more of an obligation. This is particularly the case for large companies such as Honda.