REVA HITS THE ROAD 
IN INDIA

Reva Electric Car Company (RECC) announced that the commercial launch for India's first electric vehicle (EV) took place in Bangalore, India. The EV will be manufactured by RECC and will include core technology from AEVT, an affiliate of Amerigon, Inc.

The company said it plans to market the Reva EV as an ideal second vehicle. RECC expects to roll out 1,500 EVs in the first year, and hopes to produce 12,000 EVs per year by 2004. More than 90 percent of the vehicle's 1,000 components will be manufactured in India.

The Reva EV will cost about $5,308, and will have an estimated running cost of 8.5 cents per kilometer. The vehicle's power pack will have a life of about 40,000 kilometers (km), or three to four years.

The EV will have a top speed of 40.6 miles per hour and a single charge range of 80 kilometers in the city.

"This technology is going to grow," said RECC managing director Chetan Maini. "This technology is ideal for India."

Reva Electric Car Company
122 E Bommasandra Industrial Area
Bangalore-562158
Phone: +91-080-78-32240, 34437
Fax: +91-080-78-32580, 34436
Email :  sangita@reva-ev.com

http://www.revaindia.com

Reva is a stylish compact 2-door hatchback that carries 2 adults and 2 children (up to a height of 5’6") or a payload of 227 Kg. It has a top speed of 65 km/h and a range of 80 km on a full charge, ideally suited for city requirements. 

Reva is elegant, light yet rugged. Its compact size makes it easy to maneuver and park. With no gears or clutch and its quick acceleration, it is fun to drive and ideal for "stop and start" city driving. 

Being an EV, Reva is zero polluting and noiseless. It has no engine or exhaust and is easy and economical to maintain. Besides, it has the lowest running cost amongst all cars in India - just 40 paise per kilometre.

The Power Pack used in Reva consists of eight 6 Volt EV type lead acid batteries. This Power Pack is housed beneath the front seats which lowers centre of gravity, increasing safety of passengers.

An "on board" charger enables Reva to be charged anywhere, anytime – at home or at work. The charge time for Reva from zero state of charge is 6 hours. However, 80% of the charge can be obtained in the first 3 hours. 

Two computers and the state-of-the-art electronics in the Reva provide an efficient energy management system with advanced computerised vehicle diagnostics.

The dent proof body panels are made of high impact ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)". This protects the body of Reva in the event of an inadvertent city skirmish with another vehicle. Side impact beams, a specially developed steel frame and electronic regenerative braking add to a high level of reliability and safety. 

The suspension consists of McPherson strut in front and coil spring at the rear, which allows for good road handling and a smooth drive.

General characteristics:

Integrated Power System:

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Chetan Maini, Managing Director of the Reva Electric Car Company
bashes the hood of the Reva with a hammer to prove its toughness.
(From: http://www.usaid.gov/in/whatsnew/articles/reva_delhi.htm)