At the recent Toyota Motor Show, Honda unveiled a futuristic concept car that looks like something out of a sci-fi film. The Micro Commuter Concept is a one-seater urban car and is part of Honda's commitment to reduce average CO2 output by 30 per cent by 2020.
The tiny car is powered by a 3.3kWh lithium-ion battery. It has a range of 37miles and is able to reach a maximum speed of 37mph, so although you won't get very far in it, it would be perfect for those who just need a little run around.
The Micro Commuter Concept is connected to smart phone technology. It is able to download things such as destinations you need to reach, and appointments you must not miss, and then displays them on the dash.
It even has an extra battery that charges things like the air conditioning. When you reach your destination, you can remove the battery and use it to charge a small electrical bike called the Motor Compo. The bike is stored in a briefcase-sized box within the car. This could be useful for commuters to drive to the station, then take the bike on the train to use on the other side.
The Micro Commuter Concept comes as a result of Honda's belief that city centres will emissions free in the future, with traditional engines banned from entering. I think it will be some time before this is the case but it's good to see that car manufacturers are thinking ahead about how we might drive in the future.
It's likely, however, that you will need a car in the meantime! Why not try used Honda cars. Honda has a large range of cars in it's lineup, and unlike before even used cars these days are becoming more fuel efficient.
Author Resource:-
Joanna Small - Automotive Journalist and Enthusiast
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