Under the dual pressure of environmental protection and energy, travel tools are increasingly diversified to achieve the goals of energy conservation and emission reduction.
From traditional fuel vehicles to pure electric vehicles represented by Tesla and BYD that have appeared in recent years, and gas-electric hybrid vehicles represented by Toyota, in addition to natural gas and hydrogen , methanol and other fuel vehicles are diverse. Behind the changes in the driving force of automobiles, there are policy requirements and capital needs, and the role of technological progress itself cannot be underestimated.
Hybrid power can be said to be between pure fuel power and pure electric power. If done properly, a balance between pure oil and pure electric power can be achieved to meet the requirements for battery life and battery life in different application scenarios. Different combinations of torque allow it to be balanced.
Considering various factors, hybrid may become a hot spot for motorcycles in recent years. On the one hand, the accumulation of hybrid technology in the automotive field can be easily transferred to the motorcycle field. The car is the big brother, and the motorcycle is the little brother. The big brother has already done it very successfully, and the little brother can just follow suit; on the other hand, , motorcycles have always been used as a supplement to mainstream transportation in most countries and regions. With the changes in automobile power, motorcycles also need to undergo industrial upgrading. Some people want to copy Tesla's success, but in the field of motorcycles, the disadvantages of pure electric vehicles are obviously unacceptable, and hybrid vehicles are a good option.
In China, the situation is even more special. Just a few days ago, the policy clarified that motorcycles with a displacement of less than 150 are exempt from purchase tax. In addition, a series of policies have been introduced to facilitate the use of motorcycles, such as Like cars, motorcycles can also be exempted from inspection for 6 years, and can be inspected in other places. These policies have released some signals of relaxation, and at the same time they have also released signals that discourage the consumption of motorcycles with a displacement of more than 150ml. The starting point is probably to meet the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction.
The current motorcycles are not only used as simple commuting tools, but also have more functions for entertainment and leisure. For existing motorcycles, the displacement must be at least 250 to achieve high torque and acceleration. Fast and long battery life to meet leisure and entertainment needs.
It’s time for hybrid motorcycles.
Hybrid motorcycles are equipped with engines and motors, and the power sources are fuel and batteries. Through the cooperation of traditional power control systems and electronic control systems, they provide greater torque and lower fuel consumption, retaining the advantages of fuel-powered motorcycles. The advantage of battery life, while being more environmentally friendly, makes it possible to achieve the experience of a traditional fuel motorcycle with a price of less than 150 and a price of more than 250, and possibly a larger displacement.
According to media reports, the Druid Motorcycle Company in California, USA, recently launched the Magician XEV hybrid model, with a power of an astonishing 230 horsepower. The car is equipped with a two-cylinder fuel engine It is equipped with a 121PS electric motor, paired with a 14kWh battery, and can travel about 193km on pure electric power after being fully charged. It is expected to be priced at US$7,900 and will be available in the United States at the end of this year.
In addition, after BMW developed gasoline-electric hybrid technology, Kawasaki recently filed a new patent application for hybrid motorcycles. It seems that traditional motorcycle companies have also begun preparations for transformation and upgrading.
Japan’s two major motorcycle companies have already begun to take action.
Honda launched its first hybrid motorcycle, the Honda PCX125HYBRID, in September 2018. It is equipped with an AGC brushless starting auxiliary motor and a 48V lithium-ion battery. The electronic control system is based on the throttle angle, engine speed and lithium ion The battery power provides additional power to the engine, and the torque increase is 33% more than the pure gasoline version of the PCX 125. It is rumored that the 125 is produced in Japan and the 150 is produced in Thailand. It is domestically produced in the Taicang factory. The price is between 22,000 and 25,000 yuan. It is expected to be launched in October this year.
Following Honda, Yamaha has launched the Grand Filano 125 Hybrid hybrid pedal, which can be said to be the Thai version of Qiaoge. The specific price is unknown.
There is no more information about domestically produced cars, except that electric bicycle manufacturer Yadi is doing trial production of some extended-range electric motorcycles. Domestic motorcycle companies should make technical reserves early to cope with market changes.