Honda May Launch Electric Car In Japan, Europe, US
Published:20-October-2009
By Staff Reporter
To display a concept electric car, the EV-N, at the Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo-based Honda Motor is considering the launch of electric cars in the US, Japan and Europe.
Reportedly, the company said that the slow progress in setting up hydrogen fueling stations could limit the sale of its fuel-cell vehicles, and that it may need pure electric cars to meet tough regulations in California.
Takanobu Ito, president of Honda, said: “It’s conceivable a convenient commuter vehicle would be applicable for not just the US, but also for the Japanese and European markets.”
The carmaker is expected to display a concept electric car, the EV-N, at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Toyota, Nissan and GM are the other carmakers planning to launch battery-powered autos as environmental concerns spur demand for fuel-efficient vehicles.
Toyota also plans to begin selling fuel-cell cars in 2015 for mid- to long-distance-driving vehicles, including trucks and buses.
Nissan is expected to start selling its Leaf electric car in 2010, and GM aims to start selling the Chevrolet Volt by November 2010. Toyota plans to begin electric car sales in the US in 2012.
