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Top 5 Safety Measures in Reva Ensures a Safer and Comfortable Ride
Reva is India's first electric car designed and produced by RECC (Reva Electric Car Company) founded by Chetan Kumar Maini. The founder is believed to be a self-confessed 'car guy' who believed that his small little electric car that could change the world's outlook towards an electric vehicle.
The car meets the highest standards of quality, technology, and safety. In terms of safety, the Reva has met the safety standards both in the Indian as well as the international markets. It is exempt from most European crash test rules because of its low weight and outstanding power.
The UK Department also found the Reva to be an extremely safe car with various proven conditions. Although the first variant of the Reva known as Reva G-Wiz was not that safe but other variants launched after the G-Wiz met all the safety standards. The G-Wiz was put on a safety crash test and the UK Department found serious safety concerns after the car was crashed at 56 km/h into a deformable barrier on 24 April 2007. Likewise, the renowned Top Gear auto magazine also commissioned a test that revealed that the Reva occupants would suffer life-threatening injuries in a 64 km/h crash.
Immediately after that Maini realized that need for better and advanced safety features and the Reva-i was introduced. The new variant comprises a host of advanced safety features like the front disk brakes, a collapsible steering column, and a much revised and reinforced chassis. The car then successfully cleared the crash test conducted by the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India).
The launch of the Reva-i gave the electric car company an opportunity to claim an excellent safety record. It is believed that in a usage of over 40 million kilometer there has not been a single serious injury or fatality. Further to that, the car has a low weight, limited range, and limited top speed and this is why it is mostly driven in slow urban traffic. This further enhances the safety of the car especially on congested city roads. It is also believed that the 'Made in India' electric car Reva possesses an exceptional safety record in over 13 countries across the globe.
The car meets the highest standards of quality, technology, and safety. In terms of safety, the Reva has met the safety standards both in the Indian as well as the international markets. It is exempt from most European crash test rules because of its low weight and outstanding power.
The UK Department also found the Reva to be an extremely safe car with various proven conditions. Although the first variant of the Reva known as Reva G-Wiz was not that safe but other variants launched after the G-Wiz met all the safety standards. The G-Wiz was put on a safety crash test and the UK Department found serious safety concerns after the car was crashed at 56 km/h into a deformable barrier on 24 April 2007. Likewise, the renowned Top Gear auto magazine also commissioned a test that revealed that the Reva occupants would suffer life-threatening injuries in a 64 km/h crash.
Immediately after that Maini realized that need for better and advanced safety features and the Reva-i was introduced. The new variant comprises a host of advanced safety features like the front disk brakes, a collapsible steering column, and a much revised and reinforced chassis. The car then successfully cleared the crash test conducted by the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India).
The launch of the Reva-i gave the electric car company an opportunity to claim an excellent safety record. It is believed that in a usage of over 40 million kilometer there has not been a single serious injury or fatality. Further to that, the car has a low weight, limited range, and limited top speed and this is why it is mostly driven in slow urban traffic. This further enhances the safety of the car especially on congested city roads. It is also believed that the 'Made in India' electric car Reva possesses an exceptional safety record in over 13 countries across the globe.
Here are some of the best safety features in the Reva that ensures a safer and comfortable ride:
Safe Body Structure
Safe Body Structure
Reva-i is structured with a steel space frame that envelopes the car passengers in case of an accident. The steel structure is strong and rigid to divert the maximum possible impact energy released during an accident. In addition, the car is also provided with dent/scratch proof ABS body panels that increase the capacity of the car to absorb more impact energy without causing any damage to the body panels. The large doors are also fitted with side impact beams that further increase passenger's safety against side impact.
Another best part of the Reva's body structure is that the engine and other mechanicals in the front facilitate a large crush zone in case there is a frontal accident. It also carries special energy absorbing bumper that has the power to absorb low impact and in such cases it can retain its original shape.
Low Centre of Gravity
Power Pack is the main power house of the Reva that comprises 6-Volt lead acid batteries which are capable to attain 80% of the charge in less than 2.5 hours. The Power Pack is placed beneath the front seats and this placement is such that the center of gravity of the car remains low. Furthermore, the low center of gravity adds to stability and handling of the car. It also improves maneuverability and ensures enhanced safety of car passengers.
Regenerative Braking
The Reva-i has both hydraulic and regenerative braking systems. The hydraulic system works to offer very high brake pressures and ensures enhanced safety by regulating the wheel slip, traction, and vehicle stability. On the other hand, the regenerative braking system works by reversing the direction of power flow from the electric motor. This states that when the car is in motion the amount of surplus energy released from the electric motor is stored and used to charge the batteries. This system further works in association with the conventional mechanical braking system to ensure enhanced safety of the car.
Warnings Chimes and Disables
The Reva is intelligently designed in a way that warning chimes are heard if the user has opened the door and left the key in ignition or if handbrake in not engaged. In any of the case where there can be a safety issue the car gives a warning signal to the driver. Apart from that no one can move or drive the car if it is in neutral mode or under charging. The car is equipped with a full-throttle disable facility that prevents any motion of the car if in case the accelerator is pressed accidentally. To further enhance safety concerns the car is designed in a way that there is an automatic temperature cut-offs in case of an emergency. Furthermore, the fuses, fans, and detection devices of the Reva also meets the European safety standards on EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) that is believed to be the most stringent safety requirement in the world.
Low Voltage System
Reva uses a low-voltage system that is safe and reliable. It comprises of a non-user serviceable battery compartment with a single point battery watering facility.
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