The Reva Electric Car Co. is bringing its act to New York, reportedly set to build a new fleet of electric cars to be situated in the Syracuse area. The company will be in cahoots with Bannon Automotive where they will assemble the three-door plug-in hatchback at a site somewhere in the Syracuse area. The plant is expected to be officially announced at a news conference and will open next year with an initial workforce of 100 people.

(Source) WKTV

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India may be in for a treat as Reva Electric Car Co. revealed plans of launching an advanced model of its electric car in India this May. The company is ready to launch a new model powered by advanced battery technology. The car will be launched this year and shall hit the showrooms and dealer network by mod-2009.

There has been substantial growth in the alternative fuel car segment in India and across the globe. With the rising environmental concerns, rising fuel costs, congested driving conditions in major cities, people have begun opting for electric cars for smaller distances or driving through the city.

Reva will also open its exclusive dealer networks in Delhi and Bangalore. It also intends to have sales outlets in Pune and Hyderabad. Currently, the company has a tie-up with Reliance Digital for its sales and distribution in India.

(Source) Cartrade India

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