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Yamaha electric and hybrid scooter developments

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Yamaha has advanced its development of electrified two-wheeler technology through both patent filings and new product launches. In late September 2026, the company revealed patents for a series-parallel hybrid powertrain system for scooters. This architecture utilizes a single-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors: one to drive the rear wheel directly and another connected to the crankshaft to act as a generator for energy recovery and assistance. By early October 2026, Yamaha expanded its electric offerings with the introduction of the ‘Gear Rev’ and ‘News Gear Rev’ electric business scooters. ~~These~~ Designed to succeed the gasoline-powered ‘Gear’ series, these models ~~are designed~~ transition from a 49cc engine to ~~replace combustion-engine predecessors and~~ an electric motor system. They utilize two detachable ‘Honda Mobile Power Pack e:’ lithium-ion ~~batteries. The new~~ batteries, which can be charged externally in approximately six hours or swapped via the ‘Gachaco’ battery-sharing service. To improve maneuverability, the scooters include a ~~reverse~~ ‘reverse assist ~~function and~~ function’ activated by a specific switch combination. The ‘News Gear Rev’ variant is optimized for newspaper delivery with an enlarged front basket. Both models are eligible for Japanese government ~~CEV subsidies.~~ Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) subsidies, which can reduce the purchase price when combined with local municipal grants.

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