13 hours Ago By Theunis Jansen van Rensburg
Honda has teased the official debut of the first two Honda Zero prototypes at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January. Alongside the vehicle unveilings, the company will showcase a new proprietary operating system specifically designed for its global electric vehicle series. Read: This is what the Nintendo Switch 2 could look like Honda first introduced the Honda Zero concept at CES 2024, envisioning a new generation of “lighter,” more futuristic EVs that break away from the current trend of heavy, boxy designs.
The three core principles guiding Honda Zero are “thin,” “light,” and “wise.” The company plans to leverage its expertise in F1 racing and robotics to develop a distinctive and forward-thinking lineup of vehicles. At the upcoming CES, Honda will delve deeper into the “wise” principle by providing further details on its advanced operating system, automated driving technologies, and the system-on-a-chip architecture that will underpin its Honda Zero vehicles.
The teaser image offers a glimpse of the two concept vehicles: the Saloon and the Space-Hub. The Saloon boasts a sleek, fastback profile with unique rectangular lights reminiscent of vintage design elements. The Space-Hub, resembling a futuristic minivan, features minimal overhangs and distinctive rear lighting similar to Rivian’s electric delivery vans.
This CES appearance will be highly anticipated, especially given Honda’s recent flurry of activity, including advancements in solid-state battery technology, collaborations with Sony on the Afeela EV, and potential merger talks with Nissan..
