First Zero Emission Bike That Will Charge in 5 Minutes
Those from Honda comes with a new eco proposal for a greener urban transport: the zero emission bike, called E-Dream. The electric engine, 20kW EL-1, is one of the most energy efficient from its class and the bike can reach 60 km / h.
The most important aspect is that the bike is fitted with Toshiba SCiB batteries. These lithium-ion batteries take only 5 minutes to charge up to 90%, or you can let them 4 hours for a full charge. Batteries can be charged very simple : by using the prize or the PowerDock system, provided by Honda, to be used in the urban charging stations.
Will be produced three models: the Green Dream, Black Diamond and Pure Dream with little difference between them. Although the bike’s design is very modern and attractive, but being limitated to recah only 60km / h might discourage the bike fans to adopt an “eco” model.
Tara says:
January 6th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Cool concept, but why would it take only 5 minutes to charge 90% yet another 4 hours to charge the batteries the additional 10%? And how far will it go on that one charge?
admin says:
January 6th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
If the batteries are charged every day, i guess that these will ensure a lifespan of approximately 10-12 years. If anyone know more details about these batteries please tell me.
T says:
September 1st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Hi. Nice thing. Where can i by a Honda green dream? I live i Norway. Thanks
Mike says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:36 am
So for this green bike is only a concept. When it will be launched i will write a full article. I guess that for the beginning Honda will be launched only in U.S.