Honda is has solid reputation for taking technology and design lessons proven in its concept vehicles and applying them to its production vehicles.

So it is with great anticipation that we wait to see what will become of the ideas encompassed by the 3R-C concept that will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show.

Both the three-wheeled 3R-C concept, which envisions a single occupant vehicle for zero-emission commuting, and the EV-N urban concept that will join it on the stand at the show, draw on Honda's vast working knowledge of vehicles utilising electric motors.

The 3R-C

This three-wheeled, electric vehicle concept shows what a future minimal urban transport vehicle for one person might look like. The battery drivetrain is mounted low in the chassis to keep the centre of gravity low and improve stability.

The 3R-C has a canopy that covers the driver's seat while it is not in use. When the vehicle is in motion, the canopy becomes a windshield.

The high sides of the safety shell seat give greater safety to the occupant, reducing the threat from side impacts and improving weather protection.

In front of the driver is a lockable boot area for secure storage for luggage or other items. The 3R-C's designers created a flexible cover that surrounds the upper torso to reduce exposure to bad weather and improve comfort.

The 3R-C study was created by European designers working at Honda's Research and Design facility in Milan.