Japanese auto major Honda Cars has unveiled its new offering City e:HEV sedan, for the Indian market marking its foray into the mainstream strong hybrid electric vehicle segment in the country.
The company has commenced the bookings of the model and plans to introduce it in the market next month. The model, an extension of its City model range, would feature self-charging two-motor strong hybrid system connected to a 1.5 litre petrol engine, entailing a peak power of 126 PS and fuel efficiency of 26.5 km per litre. The model would be produced at the company's manufacturing facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan.
The model will also have various safety features which includes a high-performance front camera with a wide-angle, far-reaching detection system to scan the road ahead and alert the driver to minimise risk of accidents and in some cases intervene to avoid a collision or lessen its severity.
As per news source, with this model the company is starting its journey towards introduction of new-age electrified models in the country.
"We are committing to electric vehicles and towards carbon neutrality by 2050 globally,” he said.
"That is the company's direction..In India we are starting with City e:HEV and of course based on Honda's direction we will see what is the best solution we can bring to the market here," he added.
By 2030 Honda plans to introduce 30 EV models globally with an annual production volume of more than two million units.
The company is planning to invest around $40 billion over the next 10 years in the EV space.
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