WorldTekhno.com – Honda demonstrates an automated transport vehicle with a future concept. Like online taxis, this service will start operating in Japan from 2026.
Honda is collaborating with Cruise and General Motors to provide this driverless transport service. Cruise Origin is one of the highlights of Honda’s stand at the Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2023.
The Honda Cruise Origin inline car is a fully autonomous vehicle developed by Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM). Honda participated in the development of the Cruise Origin and plans to use the vehicle for online taxi services in Japan from 2026.
The following are the specifications of the Cruise Origin car:
Dimensions:
○ Length: 4,880 millimetres
○ Width: 2,100 mm
○ Height: 1,550 millimetres ○Wheelbase: 3,000 mm
○ Engine: Electric motor ○Power: 200 hp
○ Torque: 300 lb-ft
○ Battery: Lithium-ion
Performance:
○ Top speed: 120 mph
○ Range: 300 miles
Feature:
○ Fully autonomous driving ○Sensors: Cameras, radar and lidar
○ Artificial intelligence
○ The cabin is spacious and comfortable.
○ Passenger seats facing each other
○ Comfort and entertainment features: Wi-Fi, TV and desk.
○ Online taxi service
Below are some specific features that differentiate the Cruise Origin from other autonomous cars:
Spacious and comfortable cabin: the Cruise Origin features a spacious and comfortable cabin with seating for six passengers. Passenger seating is arranged in a face-to-face configuration so that passengers can interact with each other more easily.
Comfort and entertainment features: Cruise Origin is equipped with a variety of comfort and entertainment features, including Wi-Fi, TV and desk.
Online taxi service: Cruise Origin will use an online taxi service that can be accessed via a smartphone app.
Cruise Origin is still in the development stage and has not yet been launched commercially. However, these vehicles have the potential to change the way people travel in the future. The Cruise Origin has no steering wheel, pedals or rear-view mirrors.
The vehicle is equipped with a suite of sensors, including cameras, radar and lidar, which enable safe autonomous driving. Cruise Origin is also equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) that can process sensor data in real time and make appropriate driving decisions.
Cruise Origin features a spacious and comfortable cabin with seating for six passengers. Passenger seats are arranged in a face-to-face configuration so that passengers can interact with each other more easily. Cruise Origin is also equipped with a variety of comfort and entertainment features, including Wi-Fi, TV and desk.
Cruise Origin will use an online taxi service that can be accessed via a smartphone app. Passengers can use the app to book rides, determine pick-up and drop-off locations and pay for travel fares. Cruise Origin will pick up passengers at the specified location and take them to their destination safely and comfortably. Honda Cruise Origin is still in the development stage and has not yet been launched commercially.
However, these vehicles have the potential to change the way people travel in the future. With no drivers available, Cruise Origin can offer a more affordable and efficient online taxi service. Cruise Origin can also help reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety.***
