Comments on: Reva, the electric car http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/ If you need a box to think... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:18:43 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: P. A. Monteiro http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-21061 P. A. Monteiro Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:56:24 +0000 http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-21061 You could show up with a birth certificate and ask them if they'll give you a discount. Worth a shot. :-) You could show up with a birth certificate and ask them if they’ll give you a discount. Worth a shot. :-)

]]> By: Reva http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-21059 Reva Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:00:10 +0000 http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-21059 ha! its my name! i want one now. ha! its my name! i want one now.

]]> By: P. A. Monteiro http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-6720 P. A. Monteiro Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:11:36 +0000 http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-6720 Sinu: I haven't driven a Reva either, so your guess are as good as mine, probably better. :) I'm not sure if a noiseless start is a great idea because you do want some sort of feedback that the car has started. Maybe a beep or something. I'm guessing here. About the redesign, it's probably because they want to keep it small, compact, and light and <em>different</em>. Sinu: I haven’t driven a Reva either, so your guess are as good as mine, probably better. :)

I’m not sure if a noiseless start is a great idea because you do want some sort of feedback that the car has started. Maybe a beep or something. I’m guessing here.

About the redesign, it’s probably because they want to keep it small, compact, and light and different.

]]> By: Sinu http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-6717 Sinu Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:52:46 +0000 http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-6717 I like the concept of a car running on batteries. Wonder how would the ignition (START) be felt? I guess its as silent as OFF and no starting troubles if the batteries are charged ;) ( Never owned one ) If Reva was such a cool car why are we not seeing so much of them on Roads? I think it maybe due to their Range, Space, Looks , cost and the way it is marketed. Why do they use Lead Acid Batteries ? Why not the Lithium Polymer which weighs much less, lasts longer, more durable and delivers more power ? Li-Po Batteries deliver Flat voltage unlike sealed Lead Acid batteries which declines the o/p voltage while in use. With the right charge control electronics they are safe too. I dont think it will cost much to have Reva Re-designed to look like an IC ( Internal Combustion) Hatch-Back car with ABS plastics. Regenerative Recharging may include solar panels as well. It would be cool if the car gets atleast 5% of its charge while parking it in the Sun. That saves a lot. Maybe the Reva guys are doing a great job about to be out with an indigenious plan to outsell all other IC cars. Great Concept guys all the best !!! I like the concept of a car running on batteries. Wonder how would the ignition (START) be felt? I guess its as silent as OFF and no starting troubles if the batteries are charged ;) ( Never owned one )

If Reva was such a cool car why are we not seeing so much of them on Roads? I think it maybe due to their Range, Space, Looks , cost and the way it is marketed.

Why do they use Lead Acid Batteries ? Why not the Lithium Polymer which weighs much less, lasts longer, more durable and delivers more power ? Li-Po Batteries deliver Flat voltage unlike sealed Lead Acid batteries which declines the o/p voltage while in use. With the right charge control electronics they are safe too.

I dont think it will cost much to have Reva Re-designed to look like an IC ( Internal Combustion) Hatch-Back car with ABS plastics. Regenerative Recharging may include solar panels as well. It would be cool if the car gets atleast 5% of its charge while parking it in the Sun. That saves a lot.

Maybe the Reva guys are doing a great job about to be out with an indigenious plan to outsell all other IC cars. Great Concept guys all the best !!!

]]> By: P. A. Monteiro http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-1541 P. A. Monteiro Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:32:10 +0000 http://wiredal.wordpress.com/2006/09/15/reva-the-electric-car/#comment-1541 You have to compare the price to the price of other cars and not bikes. The latter may be a tad unfair. Or, Reva can start making electric bikes. Now, there's a thought :) You have to compare the price to the price of other cars and not bikes. The latter may be a tad unfair. Or, Reva can start making electric bikes. Now, there’s a thought :)

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