- By Divanshi Sharma
- Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024: Honda’s esteemed group of companies in India, comprising Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID), Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) & HIPP (Honda India Power Products) is proudly participating in the first-ever Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 ongoing from 1 - 3 February 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This event, organized to showcase the latest developments in the mobility sector, serves as a platform for Honda to demonstrate its commitment to innovation & sustainability by showcasing cutting-edge technology.
At the heart of the Honda stall is HMSI’s first flex-fuel powered motorcycle developed specially for the Indian market. A testament to the company's dedication to eco-friendly & sustainable mobility solutions, it is in-line with the Indian government’s direction to explore alternate fuels while expanding the mobility ecosystem. The pre-production model displayed here uses innovative “Flex Tech” Technology, allowing riders to experience a benchmark product with reduced environmental impact by utilizing a blend of gasoline and ethanol.
The flex-fuel powered motorcycle will be HMSI’s first FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle). It will be powered by a 293.52cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine compliant with up to E85 fuel (85% ethanol & 15% gasoline). With more than a decade’s expertise in flex-fuel technology globally and over 7 million satisfied customers in Brazil, HMSI is well-equipped to make a seamless flex-fuel transition for the Indian two-wheeler market.
Honda Cars India is featuring its Honda City e:HEV and recently launched SUV, Honda Elevate, at the expo. The City e:HEV boasts a revolutionary self-charging, highly efficient two-motor strong hybrid system, delivering exhilarating performance while maintaining outstanding fuel efficiency. With three multi-mode drive powertrain options – EV Drive Mode, Hybrid Drive Mode, and Engine Drive Mode – the New City e:HEV underscores Honda's commitment to bringing cutting-edge technologies to the country. Honda Elevate, the latest addition to the company's lineup showcased at the expo, is the result of developing a product tailored to Indian customers' requirements. Exclusively designed for the Indian market, this model considers the needs and preferences of customers.
Both showcased models come equipped with Honda's advanced safety technology, "Honda Sensing." This system uses a high-performance front camera with a wide-angle detection system to scan the road, alerting the driver and intervening when necessary to minimize accident risks. Signature safety features of Honda Sensing include Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Adaptive Cruise Control, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and Auto High-Beam. This aligns with the company’s global vision to realize zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles globally by 2050.