"Today REVA has one of the largest deployed fleets of electric cars in the global market and the accumulated data from more than 100 million km from user experience. The company’s electric vehicle platforms, technologies and regional vehicle assembly are offered under license. A new factory with a capacity of 30,000 units per year is scheduled for completion end 2011. The REVA has 300 employees and is headquartered at the Bommasandra Industrial Area in Bangalore, India, next to Electronic City, one of the world's technology hubs. In 2006 REVAi was acclaimed by Business World India as one of India’s “Cool Companies” and in 2008 was the recipient of the Frost & Sullivan Automotive Power train Company of the Year award. In 2010 Overdrive, CNBC and TV 18 awarded the REVAi as Green Car of the Year" ~ REVA WebsiteB I N G O... Green Car Of The Year. We go on and on today about how the price petroleum is sky rocketing and here's your option to stop cursing the government. There's always that speculation that fossil fuel is not going to sustain forever so why stay dependent on it? Plus, giving mother nature a helping hand clean up earth is always a cool option!
Here are some mind blowing factors about the Reva:
Economical:
In comparison to any petrol run car, the REVA only cost half of the expenses to sustain and giving you great miles!
Transmission:
The REVA is fully automatic. Perfect if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of wrestling with gears.
Exhaust:
No tailpipe at all!! Making it a zero emissions vehicle on the road
Noise:
Whisper quiet operations. The REVAi motor emits no more than a barely audible hum. Even at top speed.
Maneuverability:
The REVAi has a turning radius of just 3.5 mtrs. Which means you can carve your way through city traffic just as easily as you can park.
Charging:
The REVAi is as easy to charge as your mobile phone. Just park & plug
Safe:
Dent-proof ABS body panels, side-impact beams, a steel space frame and dual-braking system, frontal crush zone, low center of gravity
Intelligent:
Two onboard computers and remote diagnostic capabilities enable quick vehicle analysis and prompt service
Spacious:
Rear seats fold, providing extra luggage room
Tubeless Tyres:
Special tubeless tyres enhance driving range and provide an improved road grip
Easy Ingress and Egress:
Wide doors and high seating position provide convenient entry and exit
Extra comforts:
Remote hatch release, 4 speed blower, adjustable Head-rest
Rear seat belts:
Ensures your child's safety
Automatic Hill holding:
For slope negotiation
Disc brakes:
Sure braking. Regenerative braking puts energy back in your batteries
Dimensions:
Length - 2638 mm
Width - 1324 mm
Height - 1510 mm
Ground clearance - 150 mm
Wheel base - 1710 mm
Turning radius - 3.5 m
Curb Weight - 700 kg
Technical Specifications:
Type: Two-door hatchback
Payload: Two adults & two children (227 kg)
Top speed: 80 km/hr
Charge Time: 80% charge in 2.5 hours (100% in 8 hours)
Integrated Power System - Motor : High torque (52 Nm), AC Induction motor, 3 phase 13 kW peak
Controller : 350 Amp microprocessor based with regenerative braking
Charger : 220 V, 2.2 kW, requiring a 15 A socket
EMS : Microprocessor-based battery management system; Power Pack : 48 V, 200 Amp-hr, EV lead acid batteries
I'll give this car the 'thumbs-up'....