Saturday, May 3, 2008

Reva - The First Hybrid Vehicle on Indian roads





Reva, the first electric car launched in India by REVA Electric Car Company Private Ltd. Bangalore in the year 2001. And, now it is considered to be the most selling electric vehicle accross the world. The car has already been launched in most of the European markets and also in Japan and China. Reva isn’t available yet in the United States.


Reva is two-door roadster which seats two adults and two children. with a maximum range of about 150 kilometres per charge and a speed of 80 kilometres per hour. The car is powered by a high performance 37 kW AC induction motor that drives the front wheels, and uses Sodium Nickel Chloride batteries. REVA 4-wheel independent suspension with integrated regenerative and has hydraulic braking system which provides better handling and braking. The operating cost is around 40paise/KM which is much more economical than any other petrol/diesel cars.

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