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Indian carmaker Reva to manufacture in NY

October 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Bangalore-based EV maker to produce more than 20,000 cars a year at new facility, employing 100 people. Full Story »

Reva eyes NY for electric vehicle factory

September 18, 2009 - Best of the web - Indian carmaker leaks word of negotiations with an economic development agency for a plant to build the recently unveiled three-door hatchback. Full Story »

Kleiner Perkins hints at plug-in car launch this week

September 15, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Managing Partner Ray Lane won't spill the beans, but he says the $39,000 car for the U.S. market is not an electric vehicle. Full Story »

Two new electric cars for India this month?

September 8, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - After initial successes, Reva says it plans to sell a hatchback family car in 2010, and a sporty two-seater in 2011. Full Story »

Tata launches 60 mpg Nano after 5 months' delay

The world's smallest, cheapest car hit showrooms today in India, maintaining its price target despite violent protests that more than doubled the cost for a dedicated factory.

But despite the inevitable road congestion the Nano will add in India, the rollout of the Nano presents an example of an automaker slashing costs while improving efficiencies, meanwhile overcoming obstacles unheard of for the big manufacturers in Detroit.

REVA bucks auto trend with Indian expansion plans

February 4, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Indian maker of small electric vehicles plans new factory that could double its annual production. Full Story »

Indian company lets drivers opt-in for electric battery

January 7, 2009 - Best of the web - West Bengal Green Energy offers to insert battery systems in consumer vehicles for a little over $1,000. Full Story »
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