Starting in 2023, the Tokyo Motor Show will be revamped from the previous “Tokyo Motor Show” to the “JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW” with the aim of realizing a co-creation platform originating from the mobility industry. This event alternates between business events and showcase events every year. The second event since the revamp, “JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024,” was held as a business event.
This year’s “JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024” was held in conjunction with the main event, the comprehensive technology and industry exhibition “CEATEC 2024 (Note 1)” (admission to both events is free). Compared to “CEATEC 2024,” which took up exhibition halls 2 to 8, “JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024” was a small-scale event taking up only exhibition hall 1, but the booths showcased noteworthy models and products that each company had developed using their own ideas and ingenuity.
※注1：「CEATEC（シーテック）」は2024年で25周年を迎える技術・産業の総合展示会。「Toward Society 5.0」をコンセプトに、経済発展と社会課題の解決を両立する「Society 5.0」の実現を目指したソリューションなどが集結。2024年はAIを中心とした出展が多く、25周年特別企画「AI for All」も話題を呼んだ。
JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW BIZWEEK 2024
FUNAI RIJDEN series
The RIJDEN ACTIO G41 is an electric-assisted model with foot pedals developed and manufactured by Funai Electric. The vehicle won the 2024 Good Design Award (sponsored by the Japan Design Promotion Organization). Amazon Japan began delivering the vehicle in October 2024.
Funai Electric (FUNAI), a well-known domestic manufacturer of LCD TVs and other home appliances, has developed the RIJDEN series as a solution for last-mile home delivery, entering the mobility business. There are two types: the electrically assisted bicycle “ACTIO G41” and the specified small motorized bicycle “COPIA G51.” Both can be ridden without a driver’s license.
2023年7月1日より施行された「特定小型原動機付自転車（特定小型原付）」とは、
・最高速度20km/h（歩道走行は時速6km/h以下／特例特定小型原動機付自転車）
・走行できるのは車道、自転車道、自転車専用通行帯に限定（歩道走行は時速6km/h以下／特例特定小型原動機付自転車）
・ヘルメットの着用は努力義務
・運転できるのは16歳以上で、運転免許は不要
・ナンバープレート装着や自賠責保険の加入は必須
などが制定された、新しいカテゴリー。The RIJDEN series, which pursues excellent loading capacity, is an electric mobility vehicle for delivery companies. Compared to four-wheeled vehicles, it is compact and has good maneuverability, so it is expected to be an efficient delivery method on narrow roads where passing and securing parking space is difficult, and in densely populated areas.
The RIJDEN series can be used by delivery drivers without a driver’s license for a car or moped, so many people can join as delivery partners. Another major point is that CO2 emissions are extremely low.
The RIJDEN series has excellent driving performance, enabling efficient delivery, and also contributes to driver safety with an anti-tip design on the front wheel loading platform.
The greatest features of the RIJDEN series are its high level of safety and stability. The high-performance hydraulic disc brakes provide ample braking performance even in harsh weather conditions and terrain. The frame is made of heat-treated, high-performance aluminum to improve load-bearing capacity. The stand is specially designed to prevent the bicycle from tipping over, preventing injuries to the rider in the event of a fall.
The RIJDEN ACTIO G41, an electric assist bicycle with a trailer and foot pedals, introduced by Amazon Japan in October 2024, won the 2024 Good Design Award (sponsored by the Japan Design Promotion Organization).
RIJDEN@Japan Mobility Show 2024
RIJDEN COPIA G51 *Fully electric specific small motorized bicycle
The RIJDEN COPIA G51 is a fully electric, special small moped that does not require foot pedals.
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The RIJDEN series features a cargo rack between the handlebars and the front tire.
The front midship section is equipped with a large luggage bed that can accommodate large cardboard boxes, improving stability when carrying luggage.
The “RIJDEN COPIA G51” for rental services is a fully electric, specific small motorized bicycle that does not require foot pedals. The vehicle uses an in-wheel motor in the rear wheel. The maximum speed is 20km/h due to regulations.
2023年7月1日より施行された「特定小型原動機付自転車（特定小型原付）」とは、
・最高速度20km/h（歩道走行は時速6km/h以下／特例特定小型原動機付自転車）
・走行できるのは車道、自転車道、自転車専用通行帯に限定（歩道走行は時速6km/h以下／特例特定小型原動機付自転車）
・ヘルメットの着用は努力義務
・運転できるのは16歳以上で、運転免許は不要
・ナンバープレート装着や自賠責保険の加入は必須
などが制定された、新しいカテゴリー。ADVERTISEMENT
| cargo capacity | 60-100L *1 |
| cargo weight | 30kg *2 |
| Range | 50km |
| maximum speed | 20km/h *2 |
*1: Varies depending on the type of carrier installed *2: Depends on domestic regulations
The front and rear are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes that provide excellent braking performance even when transporting heavy loads.
Turn signals are installed on both sides of the headlamp.
The handle is set at a comfortable height.
A large cargo bed is installed behind the front tires, large enough to store large cardboard boxes. This provides excellent stability when loading luggage.
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It uses a thick saddle that can also be adjusted in height.
The tail section is equipped with a hitch member that can be used to connect a towing rack or other equipment.
It uses a wide step board with plenty of space.
A removable battery is located on the handlebar support.
The frame is made of heat-treated high-performance aluminum for improved load-bearing capacity.
RIJDEN ACTIO G41 *Electric assisted bicycle
The RIJDEN ACTIO G41 is an electric-assisted bicycle with foot pedals.
The RIJDEN ACTIO G41 electric assist bicycle with pedals uses Shimano’s Step Drive Trail, which combines the electric motor DU-E6180C Cargo with the 5-gear NEXUS inner hub.
Specially selected for heavy-duty last-mile delivery, it allows for smoother pedaling with less effort and supports riding on hills. The entire Shimano drivetrain, combined with the Shimano BT-E8010J (468Wh) battery, delivers an average riding distance of 40km on a single charge.
| cargo capacity | 1,130L |
| cargo weight | 110kg |
| Range | 40km |
| maximum speed | 24km/h *1 |
*1: Assist power support is limited to a maximum speed of 24km/h due to regulations.
Regarding the market introduction of the RIJDEN ACTIO G41, Peter Swinkels, General Manager of the e-Mobility Business Promotion Office at Funai Electric, who has been pursuing sustainable last-mile delivery for delivery services, said:
“We are honored that our RIJDEN ACTIO G41 has been selected by Amazon Japan as their last-mile delivery vehicle. Since the start of this project, our priorities have been safety, convenience, and an overall pleasant delivery experience.
The new RIJDEN ACTIO G41 is safe. Easy to use, powerful, with a range of 40km on a single charge, and offering a comfortable ride, it will enable us to reach more people, regardless of experience, and contribute to decarbonizing society. The new delivery networks enabled by the RIJDEN ACTIO G41 will be an important part of the future of last-mile delivery.”
The RIJDEN ACTIO G41 will soon be coming to your town!
The new electric commuter bike “Maverick S1” with its thick tires and the new “500X” small moped model that doesn’t require a driver’s license are now available.The electric commuter bike “Maverick S1” is currently a hot topic. The Maverick S1 series, which has become a huge hit among young people in urban areas, has previously had three models in its lineup: an electrically assisted model (S1-350), a Class 1 moped model (S1-600), and a Class 2 moped model (S1-1000). On December 24, 2023, sales of a new specific small moped model, the “Maverick S1-500X,” will begin. Advance orders are being accepted at a special price on the crowdfunding site “Makuake.” REPORT ● Kita Hideaki (KITA Hideaki) Maverick Technology https://www.mavericktechnology.jp/ Special page on Makuake https://www.makuake.com/project/maverick_s1_500x/
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