I am seeing that elderly drivers could drive this vehicle on freeways
without using the steering wheel. What I would prefer is a slow speed
vehicle with about 40 mile range that would stop itself without the
driver using the brake pedal. My arms still work but I had to quit
driving when arthritis prevented my leg from moving fast enough to use
the brakes. I drove a 38 MPH Citicar for many years, would be happy with
another like that, with automatic braking.
Gail
On 7/14/2019 8:30 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote:
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/05/business/corporate-business/honda-unveils-plan-develop-ultramini-electric-vehicles-elderly-mind/
Honda unveils plan to develop ultramini electric vehicles with the elderly
in mind
Jul 5, 2019 JIJI
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Honda Motor Co.'s ultramini electric vehicle MC-?, which was used in a
car-sharing experiment in Saitama between 2014 and 2016, is seen in 2014. |
KYODO
]
Honda Motor Co. on Thursday revealed a plan to develop ultramini electric
vehicles that it hopes will become the go-to mode of transportation for the
elderly and other people instead of conventional smaller automobiles.
The one- or two-seater vehicles will run at low speeds, reducing the chance
of causing traffic accidents. The announcement came on the heels of a recent
series of major car accidents involving elderly drivers.
“We want to help advance mobility and living, and provide all people with
the joy of broadened possibilities in their everyday lives,” Honda President
Takahiro Hachigo said.
Among the vehicles being developed by Honda is a three-wheeled electric
vehicle suitable for short- and middle-distance travel. Honda has yet to
decide when to release the vehicles.
In the field of self-driving technology, Honda aims to develop an automobile
that can be driven hands free on expressways, except for in emergency
situations.
The vehicle will automatically maintain an appropriate position in traffic
lanes and a proper distance from automobiles around it, and will be able to
switch lanes without the driver holding the steering wheel.
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