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Tata Motors has enjoyed an accelerated journey starting from its oldest car model Tata Indica to the recent launch Tata Indica Vista. Now, after rejoicing the ups and downs in the Indian car market, Tata plans to go electric.

Driven by high desires to introduce an electric car in the Indian market, Tata Motors European Technical Centre Plc, company’s UK subsidiary, caught hold of Norwegian electric vehicle firm, Miljoe Grenland/Innovasjon.

The main aim behind this association is to produce electric vehicles. Norwegian based company will now produce electric vehicles purely based on the concept of Tata cars. Excitingly, the first target is the Tata Indica.

Tata Indica EV will roll out with innovative features and a predicted acceleration of 0-60 kmph in under 10 seconds. You would also be interested to know that the car is capable to run a stretch of 200 km in one complete charge.

Labels: Electric-Car, New-Car-Launch, Tata-Motors

posted by Carazoo.com @ Saturday, October 18, 2008 2 Comments

          

Long before when green cars was only a concept for global car industry, a small two-seater boxy car came rolling out a small factory in Bangalore. This boxy car was named Reva, a car that shines above all in the electric car segment.

The Reva, brainchild of Chetan Maini, rolled out the car during the period when feasibility of electric vehicles was skeptical. Today, the car has scored the highest in the global car market with its bright colours, curious looks and modest appeal.

It is believed to be the world’s first electric car sold commercially. The car built of lightweight steel and plastic is entirely indianized. People just love this car and the fact is proved by having a look on the Bangalore city roads.

The fully-automatic version of Reva, delivering a top speed of 65 km/h, is not as popular among Indian populace as the entry-level car.

After Bangalore and New Delhi, Reva made its debut in the international market as well. In United Kingdom and Europe, Reva is sold by the name of quadricycles and in Britain it is branded as G-Wiz.

Reva is now also exported to various other countries including Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Norway, and Sri Lanka.

Maini is still working to produce high-end versions of its electric car.

Reva Maini-holds the history of electric cars!

Labels: Electric-Car, G-Wiz, Maini-Reva

posted by Carazoo.com @ Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2 Comments

          

Many car manufacturers are planning to roll out green cars in India and so is Mitsubishi. The company is planning to roll out its innovative electric vehicle, ‘I MiEV’, to India after its success in Japan and Hong Kong.

This car is a part of the agreement between Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi. The joint venture has a keen desire to line up its make and increase their presence in the global auto market. With innovation and advancements the venture tries to beat the market in all possible ways. MiEV, a mini car, is one such way of beating the market.

This mini car comprises of classy interiors and a fuel economic engine. The price is expected to be around Rs 8 lakh and this amount can run up to 180 kms in one recharge.Price is only a prediction, so we have no option than to wait for the launch in 2010.

Labels: Electric-Car, Mitsubishi-Car

posted by Carazoo.com @ Tuesday, July 08, 2008 4 Comments

          

Join for a ride with Reva. Delhities will now have the opportunity to drive the wonderful, cute little Reva car. There are many people in India who wear a green conscience and attracted to the electric car model manufactured by Reva. Unfortunately, this model was launched only in Bangalore but now the cards of fortune have opened. Maini Revai has launched the advanced version of the Reva for Delhi roads.

Seven years ago when Reva was launched in Bangalore, the company was not sure of its performance and success. That time Reva was not able to make further launches because of the absence of subsidy but now Delhi is putting forward hands to support Reva in all aspects including subsidy, VAT exemption, refund of road tax, low registration charges and much more. This has eventually reduced the price tag of Reva from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 2.99 lakh in Delhi.

Such a low price tag will definitely make a stronger move towards Revai.

Labels: Electric-Car, Maini-Reva, New-launch

posted by Carazoo.com @ Thursday, June 26, 2008 3 Comments