Komatsu and Honda Plan To Jointly Develop Electric Excavator

Komatsu has announced that it plans to develop an electric excavator in cooperation with Honda and bring the product to the market during FY2021. The two companies will also jointly develop electric excavators up to the 1-ton class and will also collaborate on services such as battery replacement for construction equipment.

Source: The Nikkei

PSR Analysis: As mentioned in the April issue of PowerTALK™ News, four Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki, have agreed to share the same battery specifications for electric motorcycles. The joint development announced this time will benefit from Honda’s knowledge from its extensive battery research. The interchangeable type has the advantage of shortening the waiting time for recharging, which is an advantage for construction equipment. Japan’s small construction equipment is highly regarded worldwide, and Komatsu must be looking to expand overseas. PSR

Akihiro Komuro is Research Analyst, Far East and Southeast Asia, for Power Systems Research

Akihiro Komuro

Akihiro Komuro is based in Tokyo, Japan. He is responsible for collecting pertinent market data, executing special projects, analyzing forecast trends, attending trade shows across the Far East and Southeast Asia regions, and updating all OE Link™ data for Japan, South Korea, and the nations of Southeast Asia. After studying at Shukutoku University, Mr. Komuro gained extensive experience in the precision instrument and machinery markets and was actively engaged in international trading of marine engine parts. Mr. Komuro is a regular contributor to PSR’s monthly PowerTALK newsletter and provides forecast trend commentary covering the Far East and Southeast Asia regions for PSR’s Quarterly Update Bulletin. Mr. Komuro has worked with Power Systems Research since 2015.

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