Electric version of Spark to roll out from Talegaon

P Balendran,vice-president,General Motors India said that GM would be using its distribution network in selected 25 cities in the country to sell REVA cars.

“ The volume of manufacturing electric version of Spark will depend upon the market demand. Once the electric version is launched we hope that the market demand will increase. As of now the use of the electric cars are low but we see huge potential in the near future,“ said Balendran.

This partnership will bring together two companies,established in their own field to develop car platforms,electric vehicle technology and advanced control systems.

Karl Slym,president and managing director,GM India said that GM’s ability to develop platforms and REVA’s capability in developing electric drive-trains and control systems will result in,the consumer having a wider choice of electric vehicles.

“We are pleased to join hands with REVA to bring affordable small car platform based electric vehicles to the market in line with government objectives to reduce fossil fuel dependence. We are going to be working closely with the central and state governments to develop infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and providing specific financial benefits to consumers,who make the choice to adopt an environment-friendly mode of personal transport.”

Chetan Maini,deputy chairman and chief technology officer,Reva Electric Car Company,said the collaboration symbolises a global trendsetter for partnerships that will result in far reaching changes in the industry.

“Each of the partners will use its strengths,with the aim of making India a global hub for the development and manufacture of electric vehicles and related technologies.”