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In 1995, a Bangalore based company launched a small electric car in India. It is common sight on the streets of Bangalore these days. With fuel prices increasing every day, electric cars have seen a sharp increase in their demand. This car is currently being sold in nearly 13 countries including the UK. It is known as Reva G-Wiz in London and is one of the popular cars.
Reva G-Wiz is definitely not a luxury car but an economical and convenient option to most commuters in London. It helps them save daily £8 or $14.80 congestion charges, which is a daily burden on commuters. It is a narrow, top heavy, three door hatchback model which is gaining more popularity each day around the world. The United States can be its next destination but that may still take time.
The car is powered with Lithium-ion batteries and an AC electric motor. The car is comfortable for two passengers and the back space is best for cargo. It reaches a top speed of 50 miles per hour which takes time to achieve. Its range is 49 miles and full charging takes eight hours.
"We are serious about establishing Reva as a global electric car brand. With certain industry predictions forecasting that electric cars will constitute 20% to 25% of all new car sales by 2020, we hope to build on our early success as a technology innovator and succeed in this exciting new segment," says Keith Johnson, recently appointed President for European Operations of the company.
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The success of the REVA is India and cars like the Xebra in the US proves that EVs have come of age and that people are now viewing them as a viable and workable alternative to regular gasoline cars. What also proves this is the number of auto companies who are developing and manufacturing EVs the world over.
Xebra (October 17, 2008)
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The nice thing about electric cars is that they eventually pay for themselves with the petrol/maintenance savings, resulting in virtually free, clean transportation thereafter. Petrol cars are like razors. Once you have the razor you have to buy the blades forever...and they will never stop polluting.
fairplay (October 17, 2008)
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reva success is difficult in india. its costly at almost 3.5 lacs. electricity is not regular so charging gonna be a head ache. in london govt has placed charging points at all parkings, reduced tax on electric cars,electricity supply is regular, its cheap compared to other cars so it a success there but not in india and it can never be a treat to nano at this cost
Shivendra (October 16, 2008)
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It will be threat to NANO
manoj tyagi (October 16, 2008)
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