GM, India's REVA to develop electric mini-car

General Motors Co. and REVA Electric Car Co. of India said they will jointly develop an electric version of GM’s Chevrolet Spark mini-car, with the goal of introducing it within a year. While automakers such as GM and Ford Motor Co. are trying to expand their market share in India by launching small cars, they are increasing their focus globally on vehicles powered by alternate fuel, to cut pollution and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. As many as 41 new electric cars were displayed at the recently concluded Frankfurt auto show, including two new models from REVA, which is based in Bangalore. (September 25, 2009)