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Mahindra reva at 2014 auto expo press release
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Mahindra Reva: Shaping the FUTURE of Mobility
Mahindra Reva will highlight future ready mobility solutions with the next
generation 2 door concept sports car-The Halo, new Quick2Charge e2o,
the electric Verito and Maxximo powered by REVA
Also on showcase The Mahindra Formula-E Car, which will participate in
this year’s FIA sponsored Formula E Championship, this prototype racing
vehicle provides an excellent global showcase for Mahindra’s electric
vehicle technology.
February 6th, 2014, Greater Noida: Commenting upon the Mahindra Group’s focus to shape
the future of mobility, Mr. Chetan Maini, Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Reva Electric
Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. said, “l firmly believe that Mahindra is on the cusp of a huge breakthrough in
shaping the way we will commute in the 21st century. Electric is undoubtedly the paradigm of
the future and Mahindra Reva stands committed to a cleaner environment for the future
generations."
Emphasizing the huge strides made by the Mahindra Group in that direction is a special fleet of
electric vehicles, including a next generation 2 door sports concept car-The Halo, a new variant
of the e2o with Quick2Charge® technology and electric variants of the Maxximo and Verito
platforms that is powered by REVA.
Next generation 2 door electric sports car from Mahindra Reva- The HALO
The aerodynamic, slick and stylish India’s first electric concept 2-seater sports car – the Halo
introduced by Mahindra Reva at the Delhi Auto Expo 2014. The unparalleled acceleration with
the boost mode promises to zip 0-100 kmph in less than 8 sec. The Halo with a top speed of
160 kmph gives a range of 200 kms on full charge. This next generation connected electric
vehicle has advanced safety features, dual touchscreen infotainment system and high end
connectivity. The Halo is built in India and designed at Mahindra Reva studio, is Mahindra’s
technology demonstrator for the fast growing electric global car market.
Quick2Charge® technology – DC Fast charging
Mahindra Reva introduces the e2o with a new smart port technology that enables intelligent
control of bi-directional transfer of energy to and from the electric vehicle. The smart port
supports Quick2Charge® (DC Fast Charging), Sun2Car (Solar Charging), Car2Home
(technology by which e2o can power your home); all from a single port in the car, thus making
life simple for the customer.
Mahindra Reva also launched its revolutionary Quick2Charge® DC Fast Charging station. With
this technology, the Mahindra e2o can be completely charged under 60 minutes. One can get a
range of 25 kms in 15 minutes over a cup of coffee.
Mahindra Formula-E Car
Also holding pride of place within the Mahindra Pavilion at the Delhi Auto Expo 2014 is the
Mahindra Formula-E Car, which will participate in the FIA sponsored Formula-E
Championship starting in September 2014. The full Formula-E electric car will be powered by
Mahindra Reva. The Mahindra Group, besides being the only Indian team to participate in the
Formula-E, hopes to integrate its advanced operations and expertise in electronics, IT,
automotive technologies and manufacturing into the global electric vehicle growth story.
The Formula E is a new FIA Championship featuring Formula Cars powered solely by
electricity. It is expected to serve as a critical platform for research and development into future
sustainable electric vehicles.
About Mahindra Reva
Mahindra Reva is a pioneer of electric vehicle (EV) technologies and one of the world’s
most experienced EV manufacturers. Founded in 1994 as the Reva Electric Car
Company, the company was a joint venture between the Maini Group of Bangalore and
AEV LLC of USA. Reva focused on creating affordable electric cars through advanced
technology and launched its first model in India in 2001 and in London in 2004.
In May 2010, the USD $16.7 billion, Mahindra Group acquired a majority stake in the
company, which was renamed Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd. Mahindra Reva
is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
Mahindra Reva exemplifies the Mahindra Group’s vision of the Future of Mobility. The
Future of Mobility envisions an automotive ecosystem that brings Clean, Convenient,
Connected, Clever and Cost-effective (the 5 C’s) mobility solutions to customers across
the world. Today, Mahindra Reva has one of the world’s largest deployed fleets of
electric cars – customers in 24 countries have driven their Revas petrol-free for over
200 million kilometers. The company manufactures cars, licenses out its electric vehicle
technologies, electrifies existing platforms, and helps to deliver integrated zero-
emissions mobility solutions. The company’s new factory in Bengaluru, the first
automobile plant to get platinum rating from Indian Green Building Council, capable of
producing 30,000 cars per year, was inaugurated in August 2012.
Recently, Mahindra Reva was ranked 22nd in the prestigious ‘Fast Company’ magazine
listing of the Top 50 Most Innovative Global Companies of 2013 in addition to numerous
awards and recognition. The company also won the ‘Innovation’ award from respected
Italian magazine, Focus, during March 2013. It is one of only three global companies to
have received this award for the development of the new ‘Mahindra e2o’ and the new
environment friendly plant at Bengaluru.
Visit us at www.mahindrae2o.com
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise through solutions that power
mobility, drive rural prosperity, enhance urban lifestyles and increase business
efficiency.
A USD 16.7 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more
than 180,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that
drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles,
information technology and vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong
presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services, defence,
energy, financial services, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel and
two wheeler industries