Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has recently filed a patent for the design of the CG 160, indicating plans to introduce this model to the Indian market. However, Honda CG 160 is already available in Brazil and is popular commuter motorcycle, known for its reliability and efficiency.
Technical Features:
Engine: The news coming out is that CG 160 is powered by a 162.7cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. This engine is compatible with both gasoline and ethanol fuels, offering flexibility and improved performance when using ethanol.
Power Output: It delivers approximately 14.4 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and produces 13.8 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm.
Transmission: The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox, providing smooth gear transitions suitable for urban commuting.
Frame and Suspension: The motorcycle features a diamond frame with telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear to provide a comfortable ride on various road conditions.
Braking System: It is equipped with disc brakes at both the front and rear wheels, this will enhance stopping power and safety.
Tires: The CG 160 rides on 18-inch alloy wheels, with an 80/100-18 tire at the front and a 90/90-18 tire at the rear end, this configuration provides stability and grip to the vehicle.
Although, the exact launch date in India has not been officially announced, but the recent patent filing suggests that Honda plans to introduce the CG 160 to the Indian market in the near future. The model has been a best-seller in Brazil since 2015, and Honda’s move to patent its design in India indicates a strategic expansion into the Indian commuter motorcycle segment to create place in Indian auto market.
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New Technology Patent filed for eco-friendly tire made of eggshells by Stellantis
Stellantis, the automotive giant has filed a patent application in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an innovative eco-friendly tire solution that uses eggshells as a key material. This innovative approach to making tires more sustainable by replacing conventional materials like carbon black and silica with calcium oxide (CaO), derived from waste eggshells. This new technology will reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes.
The eggshells are used in combination with other natural ingredients to create a more sustainable tire material. This innovation is particularly important in the context of tires. However, tires are made from various synthetic and petroleum-based materials that contribute to environmental pollution, especially in terms of waste when tires are discarded.
Key Points:
Strength and Durability: The eggshells are made of calcium carbonate, which can provide added strength and stability to the rubber compound, making the tire more durable.
Sustainability: The eggshells is a waste product, which reduce the reliance on synthetic materials and lowers the overall carbon footprint of tire production.
Improved Performance: The invention also suggests that eggshells can enhance traction and fuel efficiency by improving the tire’s performance characteristics.
By incorporating eggshells, the issue of tire waste will solved and by-products or waste from one industry are used in another. This move aligns with the sustainability goals to reduce CO2 emissions and minimize environmental impact across its manufacturing operations.
Although, the eggshell based tire manufacturing is still in its early stages, but if successful, it could have significant implications for the entire automotive and tire industry, potentially leading to greener alternatives for tire production in the future. It also presents a creative way of using biodegradable and abundant waste materials, like eggshells, which are generally discarded.
Honda filed for NWX 125 New Technology Patent in India
Honda has filed a patent application for the NWX 125 scooter in India, which shows indication of potential introduction to the Indian auto market. The NWX 125 is a sporty 125cc scooter currently available in international markets. The features are a sharp front apron, dual LED headlamps, and a single-piece stepped seat. The NWX 125 is powered by a 124cc, single-cylinder engine producing 9.3 BHP and 10 Nm, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The scooter also includes a digital instrument console and keyless ignition.
Although, the patent filing suggests Honda’s interest in the Indian auto market, but there is no official confirmation of a launch date in India. On introduction, the NWX 125 would compete with models like the TVS Ntorq 125 and Yamaha RayZR 125.
In the meantime, Honda has also filed a patent application for the NT1100 sport-touring motorcycle in India, further indicating the company’s plans to expand its product lineup in the country.
Honda filed for NT1100 new technology patent in India
Honda has filed a patent application in India for the NT1100 Tourer. The bike is already on sale in the European market.
The Honda NT1100 gets sporty style and muscular bodywork. The bike is powered by a 1,084cc parallel-twin engine, delivering nearly 100 horsepower and 116Nm of torque, and offers features such as a TFT display, riding modes, smartphone connectivity, ABS, and traction control. It also includes electronically adjustable Showa front forks and a mono-shock, with braking handled by dual front and a single rear disc mounted on 17-inch wheels.
Although, Honda has not officially announced a launch date for the NT1100 in India, but the design patent filing suggests that the company is about to introduce the model into the Indian auto market. On launch, the NT1100 would compete with other full-sized touring bikes such as the BMW R 1250 RT and the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX.