Honda to launch new compact EV in May with feel of engine-powered vehicle

Honda Motor Co. said Friday it will roll out a new compact electric vehicle in Japan in late May that creates the feel of an engine-powered vehicle with a powerful acceleration mode and simulated engine sounds.The "Super-ONE" car weighs 1,090 kilograms, which the Japanese automaker says is "exceptionally light" for an electric vehicle, with a cruising range of 274 kilometers. It will disclose the price at a later date.While other automakers have marketed EV models that run more than 400 km on a single charge, Honda said it chose to limit the range of the new model and use a smaller battery …READ FULL ARTICLE