In early 1988, as environmental concerns grew and regulations tightened, Honda embarked on an ambitious project to develop its first electric vehicle. The result was the Honda EV Plus, a compact electric car that marked the company’s entry into the world of zero-emission vehicles. The spark for Honda’s electric venture came from an unexpected source. Junichi Araki, who led the first-generation EV basic research team, read about General Motors’ Sun Raycer winning the inaugural World Solar Challenge in 1987. This sparked a debate about the feasibility of solar-powered electric vehicles, leading Honda to explore alternative energy options for its future … Continue reading How Honda’s EV Plus, With a 6-8 Hour Charge Time, Shaped the Future of Electric Vehicles Despite Its Short Run