Reva To Unveil Two New Models At Frankurt Auto Show
Electric car manufacturer Reva is all set to unveil two new models, NXG and NXR, at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor show. The new models feature new technology called the REVive which seeks to address the 'range anxiety' among electric car owners.
The REVA NXG is a sporty two seater with a targa roof top, designed by none other than Dilip Chhabria of the DC design. The NXG will go into production in 2011 and will have a respectable top speed of 130 kmph and a range of 200 kms.
The REVA NXR is a two door hatchback family car specially designed for city driving conditions. The new NXR can be booked and ordered from the show onwards, with production scheduled to commence at the beginning of 2010. The car will run on lithium-ion batteries and will have a top speed of 104 kmph and a range of 160 kms. A lead acid battery variant will be made available for India, which apart from being cheaper will have a reduced top of 80 kmph and a range of 80 kms.
The company will also introduce the REVive technology, a feature unique to REVA that addresses 'range anxiety' and will act as an invisible reserve fuel tank. If the customer runs out of charge, he/she can telephone or send a SMS message to REVA 24/7 customer support center and remote charge enables the REVA new models to continue driving within a few minutes.
Both REVA NXG and NXR will feature the REVive telematics technology. The company hasnt disclosed the technical specifications or the price which will be announced in the due course.
"The REVA NXR and REVA NXG will redefine the Indian consumer car market," said Chetan Maini, deputy chairman & chief technology officer, REVA Electric Car Company.
"The unveiling of NXR and NXG at the Frankfurt Show is a tremendous step forward in what is sure to be a fascinating journey for EV users across the globe - Affordable and stylish electric vehicles will finally be available to consumer." he added.
The new models will be manufactured at REVA's new green manufacturing plant in Bangalore. The new models will receive their first boost of charge from solar power at the new plant which is built on LEEDS guidelines with water harvesting, solar charging and natural ventilation with an intent to reduce the carbon footprint.
REVA will also launch a new website, www.revaglobal.com which will go live during the unveiling of the cars at Frankfurt. The website will also let customers to register on the priority list for new car online.
Source: REVA