G-Wiz electric car in London
 REVA electric car in Malta | REVA | | Manufacturer: | Reva Electric Car Company based at Bangalore, India | | Also known as: | G-Wiz | | Production Years: | 2001– | | Class: | Battery Electric microcar | | Length: | 2.6 m | | Width: | 1.3 m | | Height: | 1.5 m | | Drive wheels | Rear | | Motor location: | Rear | | Traction Motor: | 13 kW DC | | Charger: | Onboard | | Charging connector: | Cable to standard domestic 230V 13 amp outlet | | Charge time | 6 hours | | Pack voltage: | 48 V | | Battery type: | 8 lead-acid batteries | | Battery capacity: | 200 Ah (9.6 kWh) | | Battery location: | Under front seats | | Range: | 80 km (50 miles) | | Maximum speed: | 70 km/h (45 mph) | | Seating: | Two adults and two children | | MSRP: | £7,699–£7,999 | | Similar: | Kewet Buddy | | This article is part of the automobile series. | REVA is an Indian battery electric vehicle intended for use as a City car. More REVAs have been produced than any other currently selling electric car[1][2] and sales are increasing[3]. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
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The Reva is a small 3-door hatchback measuring 2.6 m long (8 ft 6 in), 1.3 m wide (4 ft 3 in) and 1.5 m high (5 ft 11 in). It weighs 745 kg (1,640 lb). The car can accommodate two adults in the front and two children in the rear. The back seats can also fold down to increase cargo space. Maximum passenger and cargo weight is 270 kg (600 lb).
Power comes from eight 6-volt lead acid batteries wired in series to create 48 volts. The batteries are located under the front seats. Power flows through a 400 ampere motor controller to a DC motor rated at 4.8 kW (6.5 hp). The motor can handle up to 13.1 kW (17.5 hp) max. For other kinds of motors, see motor. ...
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The latest model now uses AC rather than DC motors which increases the top speed by 5 mph to 45 mph (70 km/h) gives 40% extra torque for improved acceleration and hill-climbing. The maximum range of approximately 80 km (50 miles) [4], but using the heater reduces the range by about a quarter[5]. The Reva is intended for short city trips, particularly in areas of high congestion.
The car may be exported to the USA with a speed limiter for use as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). A Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) is an American term for a speed limited battery electric vehicle (usually 25 miles per hour in the U.S.A.) restricted by law to operation on roads with speed limits not exceeding 35 MPH. Often such vehicles are not built from scratch but instead...
The current price in the UK (where it is marketed as the G-Wiz) is approximately £7,700 ($13,600) for the standard model [6]. Because of its power source, it qualifies for exemption from the London congestion charge. The white-on-red C marks all entrances to the congestion charge zone although in some areas the charge zone is poorly signed, and accidental journeys into the zone can occur The London congestion charge is a fee for some motorists entering the Central London area. ...
Safety concerns
The G-wiz is presently exempt from most crash test rules, because its size allows it to be classed as a quadricycle instead of a car.
The UK Department for Transport found “serious safety concerns” after crashing a G-Wiz at 35mph into a deformable barrier on 24 April 2007[7], which is the normal test for cars. is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Likewise, a test commissioned by Top Gear Magazine that followed the Euro NCAP crash test specifications found that the occupants would suffer "serious or life-threatening" injuries in a 64km/h crash.[8]. Top Gear is a car magazine published by BBC Worldwide, and named after the BBCs Top Gear television show. ...
Future Beginning in early 2008 high performance lithium-ion batteries are expected to be available for the latest model. These can be charged much more quickly than lead acid batteries, offer greater speed, acceleration, range, cost and are less affected by variations in temperature.[9] The anticipated new range for a G-Wiz with lithium-ion batteries is expected to be 70 miles (112 km) or more.[10]
Appearances on Top Gear In a segment of Top Gear's news, a clip was shown of David Cameron driving a G-Wiz on the Top Gear test track. Also, when Kristin Scott Thomas appeared on the show it was revealed that she drove a G-Wiz around London while performing in Anton Chekhov's The Seagull. For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Dave Cameron. ...
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Notes - ^ http://www.revaindia.com/aboutus.htm
- ^ Battery_electric_vehicle#Selected_production_vehicles
- ^ http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Business_News&subsection=market+news&month=August2007&file=Business_News2007081735819.xml
- ^ http://www.revaindia.com/design/evworking.htm
- ^ http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=645212006
- ^ http://www.goingreen.co.uk/?PageID=NewGWiz
- ^ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article1764088.ece
- ^ http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/1832/
- ^ http://www.goingreen.co.uk/store/content/gwiz_faq/
- ^ http://www.goingreen.co.uk/store/content/gwiz/
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External links - www.revaindia.com (Manufacturer)
- GoinGreen, distributor in UK News
- You tube video comparing Mega City and Reva in London
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