Honda 3R-C: From Akira’s Neo Tokyo

by edit@cnet.com.au (Antuan Goodwin)

Someone at Honda’s been watching too much Akira because the automaker’s latest electric vehicle concept looks a lot like Kaneda’s (the main character) bike with training wheels.

Born in Italy<br /> Created by Honda's Research and Design facility in Milan, the 3R-C concept is an inverted trike that is powered by a battery electric drivetrain and seats a single passenger. </p> <p>(Credit: Honda)No bugs<br /> When parked, the driver's seat and controls are covered by a clear canopy for added security and protection from the elements. This canopy rises and slides forward to become a windshield when the vehicle is in motion, protecting the driver from wind, debris and a face full of bugs.</p> <p>(Credit: Honda)Electric<br /> The electric drivetrain and its accompanying battery pack are mounted below the driver, somewhere between the vehicle's three wheels. This has the advantage of freeing up a reasonably sized storage space in front of the seating position and lowering the vehicle's centre of gravity for better stability.</p> <p>(Credit: Honda)Wheeeee!<br /> An urban transport concept with a high seating position, we don't doubt that the 3R-C is well suited for high speed cornering or high speeds even.</p> <p>The 3R-C will be displayed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show alongside the likes of the EV-N and the P-NUT city car concepts.</p> <p>(Credit: Honda)</p> <p>Via CNET US

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