Future

REVA-NXG is unique in that it has advanced capabilities in terms of speed and range. It is a two-seater roadster with an extended range of 200 kilometers per charge and a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. The car is powered by a high performance 37 kW AC induction motor that drives the front wheels, and uses Sodium Nickel Chloride batteries in lieu of conventional lead acid batteries for extended life. ‘REVA-NXG’s’ 4-wheel independent suspension with integrated regenerative and hydraulic braking system provides excellent handling and braking.
The car is fitted with a “wireless tablet”, an embedded appliance made by Encore Software that integrates into a high-resolution single touch-screen display system all vehicle dashboard functions such as Speed, State-of-Charge, Range and critical sensor inputs as well as personal communication tools such as GPS-based in-vehicle navigation, a GPRS Modem for internet and e-mail, and MP3 music.		  
 

 
NEW BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES

Some of the limitations in an electric car are the ‘driving range’ and the ‘refill time’. These are basically areas characterized by the ability of the batteries to ‘store’ energy and ‘recharge’.

Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention.
Truly said!
The limitations posed by older battery technologies also offer tremendous opportunities for invention.

A lot of research all over the world is focused on alternate battery technologies for traction applications. Several promising technologies at various maturity levels are vying to become the next technology alternative.

Reva, as a frontrunner in EV technologies has also been actively involved in research and adaptation of these technologies to the EV platform.

Lithium Ion and Lithium Polymer batteries represent some of the most promising developments in this area.

Reva has been constant collaboration with technology leaders in the battery area and is developing on board computer systems to effectively manage these batteries in the car.
Lithium Ion batteries would ultimately make the electric car
Travel farther (longer driving range)
Charge faster (shorter charging time)
Live longer (longer period between battery replacements) and
Work better everywhere (good cold climate performance).