Yamaha to Rent 30 E-Vino Units: Saitama City and Two Others Launch Demonstration Project for Electric Mopeds
Saitama City, Honda, and Yamaha will launch a demonstration project in September to expand the use of electric motorcycles and address transportation gaps, as part of Saitama City's electric vehicle promotion initiative, the "E-KIZUNA Project."
This is the first initiative of its kind, undertaken by a local government aiming for a low-carbon society where electric vehicles can be used safely and comfortably, and by two motorcycle manufacturers seeking to popularize EV bikes.
This marks a significant step towards reducing CO2 emissions and promoting the adoption of EV bikes.
During the experiment, 30 Yamaha E-Vino units will be available for rent at the East Exit Bicycle Parking Lot of Saitama-Shintoshin Station, along with a battery exchange service.
Saitama City aims to realize a low-carbon society where diverse electric mobility options can be used safely and comfortably, by leveraging not only the electric four-wheeled vehicles it has promoted thus far, but also by utilizing EV bikes.
E-KIZUNA Project: Demonstration of Class-1 Moped Electric Motorcycles
Project Period | September 2017 - March 2018 (※ The minimum rental contract period for monitors is four months, from September to December, with the option for a three-month extension.)
Rental Fee | ¥4,990/month (tax included)
(※ The first three months are free. Includes vehicle rental fee, battery exchange service at designated parking lots, and mandatory/voluntary insurance. A separate fee for the designated parking lot is required.)
Number of Participants | 30 people (※ Selection process applies)
Eligibility Requirements | Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
○ Residents of Saitama City, adults
○ Possess a license for Class-1 mopeds or higher
○ Regularly use the East Exit Bicycle Parking Lot at Saitama-Shintoshin Station for commuting or school runs
○ Able to make payments via credit card and have access to the internet
○ Able to store an EV bike (or their own motorcycle if switching) at their home or a similar location
○ Willing to cooperate with surveys and other requests from the organizers
Saitama City Official Website |http://www.city.saitama.jp/001/009/004/0/p054940.html
Saitama City Environment Future City Promotion Division
Tel. 048-829-1457