Indian automobiles history First Hybrid Scooter By Honda Launching In September In India
Honda Motor will be the first manufacturer to launch a Hybrid scooter in the form of the Pcx Hybrid on September 2018. The Honda Pcx petrol electric hybrid will mark a major change in direction for two wheelers across the globe
The Honda Pcx 125 Hybrid scooter has been greenlighted for a Japan only launch two months from now. It may subsequently be introduced in other international markets. It remains to be seen if the Honda Pcx 125 in its hybrid form will reach India. It should be noted that Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Hmsi had showcased the Pcx Electric scooter at the 2018 Auto Expo.
The Honda Pcx 125 Hybrid comes powered the combination of a fuel injected 125cc single cylinder petrol engine producing 12.7Bhp and an electric motor producing 2Bhp for a combined output of 14.7Bhp . The electric motor draws power from a 48volt lithium battery which activates it for up to 4 seconds when pulling away from standstill. This not only increases acceleration but also reduces the load on the petrol engine thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions
The Pcx 125 Hybrid is about 5Kg heavier than the standard Pcx 125. It packs its battery pack under the seat with a power drive unit in the front storage. Visually it follows the same design as the Honda Pcx 150 and also looks to have the same all Led light setup. Honda will do an initial production run of 2000 units with each scooter priced at Rs 1.60 lakh approximately.
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