By IANS,
New Delhi : Following are some of the main features of India’s first battery-powered car that was launched in the national capital by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday:
– Manufacturer: Bangalore-based Reva Electric Car Company
– Name of car: REVAi
– Time taken: 7 years of research and development (1994-2001)
– Sold in 13 countries
– About 2,500 vehicles sold till date
– Investment: $20 million dollars on research
– Price in Delhi: Starting from Rs.299,000, ex-showroom
– Incentives in Delhi: Exemption of 12.5 percent value added tax
– Other fiscal sops: 15 percent subsidy on base price
– Speed: Up to 80 km/hr as compared to 65 km/hr in earlier models
– Fuel efficiency: 80 km per charge with a/c and 129 km without a/c
– Economy: 40 paise (about 1 Cent) per km
– Servicing: Provision for servicing at customer’s home
– Power Mode: Improved torque
– Acceleration: 0-40 Km in 7 seconds
– Braking: Disc brakes and increased regenerative braking
– Other features: Trip odometer, climate control seats, battery regenerator
– Battery life: 120 km per charge
– Air conditioning: remote AC plus electronic temperature control
– Hill Restraint: Automatic hill restraint feature