A new entry to further shear the already tattered nerves of the American wheelchair and electric scooter industry. This one is from Honda, the auto makers. Well, they can relax. This is available only in Japan, for now.

It packs in nebulous terms, a high-output, brushless motor and newly developed, high-efficiency control system. The manufacturer states that it can do 25km on each charge-up. It is being made in a four wheel model only and most of the hype is in auto terms not wheelchair lingo.

Regardless, it should be a welcomed addition if it works its way across the waters. If it holds up as well as their auto, lawnmower, and recreational vehicle technology it might just set the benchmark on what a scooter should be.