Reva to Reveal New Vehicles with Remote Charging Technology

September 13th, 2009 by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

Reva, and India-based car company known for the manufacturing of small, eco-friendly commuter cars is about to release two new vehicle models that will offer the benefits of efficiency that aren’t mutually exclusive of style. The new cars will create more option for those looking for a greener alternative for making their daily commute, with small cars better suited for any lifestyle. Along with these two new efficient car models, Reva will be unveiling a new charging technology, which will address skeptical consumers’ fear of “range anxiety”; a common worry of those considering a purchase of increased efficiency vehicles.

The two new M1 class Reva electric cars are scheduled to be unveiled on September 16, 2009 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. The cutting-edge cars include the Reva NXR, a 4-seat hatchback family car with 3 doors which is designed for comfort and function over style, and is perfect for those making a daily commute into the city with a young family in tow. The other model, the Reva NXG is a sportier design with only 2 seats and a removable roof.

What really makes these Reva electric cars something to talk about is their unique technology; an invisible reserve fuel tank that can be activated when necessary simply by sending a text message or making a phone call to a specified number, so that drivers are never left stranded should they run out of charge. This technology, referred to as REVive by the company will be in all new models of vehicles, including the two which will be showcased at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show where orders for these new electric vehicles can be pre-ordered.

Currently Reva has approximately 3,000 vehicles on the road in over 24 countries, either in the hands of eco-friendly drivers or as part of a test market program. With new plans to increase production, through the building of a new ultra low carbon vehicle assembly plant in Bangalore, Reva’s fleet of electric vehicles are likely to appear on more city streets worldwide in the near future.

Via: Green Auto Blog

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Tags: Frankfurt International Motor Show, green cars, hybrid vehicles, remote recharging technology, REVA, vehicle assembly plant

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mark

when is the reva going to be available to everyone in india and the world. is this car in full production and available without complications.Mark Stewart UAE
HSR0601

I agree with a web comment : The way it works is its converted to something else maybe magnetic waves which is then converted back to electricity on target. There is nothing elitist about wireless energy, btw that’s how we get it from the sun.

The technology is out there, and here is a demo of wireless electricity on TED.

Please search http://blog.ted.com/2009/08/wireless_electr.php for an available technology, alongside http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/01/japan-plans-21-billion-solar-space-post-to-power-294000-homes/.
HSR0601

I agree with a web comment : The way it works is its converted to something else maybe magnetic waves which is then converted back to electricity on target. There is nothing elitist about wireless energy, btw that’s how we get it from the sun.

The technology is out there, and here is a demo of wireless electricity on TED.

Please search http://blog.ted.com/2009/08/wireless_electr.php for an available technology, alongside http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/09/01/japan-plans-21-billion-solar-space-post-to-power-294000-homes/.
Jared

So when your car breaks down in BF nowhere you’re screwed with no cell signal and no access to the reserve tank? Why not just let the driver flip a switch somewhere inside the car?
Jared

So when your car breaks down in BF nowhere you’re screwed with no cell signal and no access to the reserve tank? Why not just let the driver flip a switch somewhere inside the car?
arca

I suppose it’s time to fine another site.

I originally bookmarked cleantechnica because it was a good way of finding new inventions or advancements in technology, as such things interested me.

But lately it’s been becoming more and more about shitty politics. A pity.

Adieu
arca

I suppose it’s time to fine another site.

I originally bookmarked cleantechnica because it was a good way of finding new inventions or advancements in technology, as such things interested me.

But lately it’s been becoming more and more about shitty politics. A pity.

Adieu