(ANSA) - MILAN, 01 MAR - The Piaggio group has signed a letter of intent with Ktm, Honda Motor and Yamaha Motor, losing life to a consortium to develop interchangeable batteries for motorcycles and light electric vehicles.
The consortium's activities will start in May 2021.
The four founders invite all stakeholders who are interested to join the project to expand the consortium's knowledge and skills.
"By signing this letter of intent, the parties intend to respond to the main concerns of their customers and contribute to the realization of the political priorities linked to the transition to electric mobility", says Michele Colaninno, chief of strategy and product of the Piaggio Group, about the letter of intent signed with Ktm , Honda and Yamahason interchangeable batteries.
"The introduction - he adds - of an international standard for an interchangeable battery system will guarantee the efficiency of this technology, making it available to consumers. Finally," concluded Michele Colaninno, "the strong cooperation between producers and institutions will allow the sector to better address the challenges. of the future of mobility ".
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