Yamaha BOBBY prototype electric vehicle with access to a variety of Internet services

Yamaha BOBBY prototype electric vehicle with access to a variety of Internet services

BOBBY is a prototype electric commuter vehicle with collapsible seat, fold-in rear wheel, handlebars and footrests for compact, convenient storage from Yamaha Motor Co. BOBBY will be displayed at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, which will open at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on Oct. 27 and run through Nov. 11. 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.

The Yamaha BOBBY electric commuter vehicle with collapsible seat is one of 19 concept vehicles Yamaha says it will exhibit under the ''Art of Engineering'' theme at the Tokyo Motor Show.

October 14, 2007 - 2:24 PM | Posted in - Transport |