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Yamaha
Motor models to be displayed
at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 (Part
2)
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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is proud to
announce that it will be displaying 19 exhibition
models in a booth organized around the concept of
“The Art of Engineering” at the upcoming 40th
Tokyo Motor Show 2007 to be held over the 16 days
from Oct. 27 (Sat.) to Nov. 11 (Sun.) (Organizer:
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association; Venue:
Makuhari Messe, Chiba Pref.; Special invitation
day: Oct. 26).
Introduced here are outlines of 6 special
exhibition models in the fuel cell and electric
powered vehicle categories.
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«World Premiere
Models: 5 »
* Models to be unveiled for the
first time in the world at the Tokyo Motor Show
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•Tesseract (Special
exhibition model / prototype)
This is a hybrid 4-wheeled vehicle powered by a
combination of a liquid-cooled V-twin gasoline
engine and an electric motor. It is also designed
with a unique dual-scythe suspension that enables
cornering with a lean (banking) like a motorcycle
despite the 4-wheel format. There is also a dual
arm-lock system that keeps the machine upright
when at rest without a stand. It offers excellent
performance and maneuverability with a machine
width roughly equivalent to that of a 2-wheeler.
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•LUXAIR (Special
exhibition model / prototype)
This is a hybrid type motorcycle with a gasoline
engine and an electric motor that function in
parallel, with the electric motor kicking in
during acceleration to assist the engine and
switching over when cruising to perform a
electricity generating function that re-charges
the battery. The engine-brake force created during
deceleration is also used to generate electricity
to charge the battery. Yamaha’s super-thin YIPU
(Yamaha Intelligent Power Unit) is built into the
rear hub to provide the electric power assist
during acceleration and when wheeling the vehicle
by hand, and it also provides a reverse function.
In a collaboration with Yamaha Corp. (music) this
model also mounts a special audio system.
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•FC-Dii (Special exhibition
model / prototype)
This model is a further evolution of the “FC-me” fuel
cell motorcycle using a methanol-water solution as fuel,
unveiled in Sept. 2005 with significant performance
improvements. This new version is enhanced with new
features including: (1) a Yamaha-exclusive compact cell
stack that features the highest level of power density in
the 1kW class, (2) a detachable lithium-ion battery for
easy recharging, (3) modular design components, readily
available parts and improved serviceability aimed at
achieving practical use and (4) a fuel cell system which
achieves a top-level performance of 30% system efficiency
for a DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell) system. The
development of this model has been assisted with some
funding from the New Energy and Industrial Technology
Development Organization (NEDO).
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•BOBBY (Special exhibition model
/ prototype)
This is an electric commuter vehicle with collapsible
seat, fold-in rear wheel, handlebars and footrests for
compact, convenient storage. For owners of a cell phone
with the FeliCa* function, the main power switch can be
turned on and off simply holding up your cell phone to the
switch. The bike is also equipped to access a variety of
Internet services.
* FeliCa (registered trademark) is a
non-contact IC card technology developed by SONY Corp.
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•C3+ (Special exhibition model /
prototype)
This is a convenient “minimum electric commuter” bike
with a light weight, compact body with a helmet storage
space.
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•FC-AQEL (Special exhibition
model / prototype)
This is a fuel cell motorcycle mounting the “Yamaha
Hydrogen Fuel Cell System” fueled by compressed hydrogen
gas from a tank with a capacity of 35MPa. By adopting a
hybrid system mounting a secondary rechargeable battery
and metal separators in the fuel cells, it has been
possible to achieve a compact lightweight design. The
adoption of Yamaha’s super-thin YIPU (Yamaha Integrated
Power Unit) also improves environmental performance and
increases ease of use as a commuter bike.
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