The Honda 3R-C, a new one-person battery electric vehicle concept, will make its world debut in Geneva alongside the EV-N concept, to be displayed for the first time in Europe.
Both the three-wheeled 3R-C concept, which envisions a single occupant vehicle for zero emission commuting, and the EV-N urban concept, draw on Honda’s working knowledge of vehicles utilising electric motors.
3R-C
This revolutionary three wheeled battery electric vehicle concept shows what a future urban transport vehicle for one person might look like. The battery electric drivetrain is mounted low in the three wheeled chassis, keeping the centre of gravity low and improving stability.
The 3R-C has a clear canopy that covers the driver’s seat while it is parked and not in use but converts to become the windshield when the vehicle is in motion. I have always found it very rare to want to travel somewhere without any luggage, even if just a briefcase, and the 3R-C features a lockable boot area in front of the driver.
The concept looks very interesting, and it will be fascinating to see if this kind of thing ever moves beyond “concept” and into mainstream transportation.
EV-N
The EV-N concept, previous shown at the Tokyo Motor Show, will make its European debut in Geneva. The EV-N is designed to show the potential application of battery technology in a small city car.
The EV-N looks very much like Honda’s 1967 N360 city car but also features solar panels to recharge it while parked, and two U3-X electric “unicycles” attached to the inside of the doors.
The two concept vehicles will be displayed alongside Honda’s production fuel cell electric vehicle, the FCX Clarity.
I’m still a sucker for traditional cars, and especial those that can be refuelled quick rather than charged up over a long period of time. Of the three vehicles, I’d say the 3R-C looks by far the most interesting, but it’s the FCX Clarity that I’d buy given the chance. All we need are Hydrogen stations!
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