Honda reveals the first two honda zero prototypeWhich will make its official debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. The company also said it will have a new proprietary operating system to showcase the global electric vehicle range.
Honda announced the Honda Zero at CES 2024, describing it as a new “global EV series” that will be “lighter” and more space-age than the current crop of bulky, boxy electric SUVs and trucks. The three defining principles of the Honda Zero were “thin,” “light,” and “intelligent.” And the company will use the learnings from F1 and its robotics work to introduce a new range of vehicles that are clearly fit for the future.
At the upcoming CES, Honda says it will expand on its “intelligent” concept by releasing more details about its new OS, automated driving technologies, and an overview of its system-on-a-chip that will support its Honda Zero vehicles. Will do.
The teaser images show the rear profiles of two concept vehicles first revealed earlier this year: the saloon and the space-hub. The saloon has a sloping fastback shape with unique rectangular lights at the front and rear that look like a Vintage Black and Decker DustbusterThe Space-Hub looks like a minivan with minimal overhangs and a rear light that has a similar look Rivian's electric delivery van for Amazon,
Honda says it will expand on its “intelligent” concept
The new Honda Zero platform feels similar to other EV platforms in the market in terms of acceleration and handling. Because there's so little weight under the floor, the prototype CR-V goes fast and flat as you approach the limit. The powertrain is quick and responsive, and down the short, front straight line that the engineers have set for our test lap, I reach 110 km/h (slightly less than 70 mph) in a relatively short distance.