CLAIMED to be India's first zero polluting, battery-driven car, 'REVA' was launched in Delhi today which, the manufacturer says, has a running cost of just 40 paisa per kilometre.

Manufactured by Bangalore-based REVA Electric Car Company (RECC), the car has been priced at Rs.2.54 (ex-showroom Delhi), RECC managing director Chetan Maini said. 'REVA' is a two-door hatch back which the company says can seat two adults and two children comfortably. Besides being eco-friendly, the vehicle offers easy driving as it has no clutch or gears.

The car's battery has a normal life span of 40,000 km which should last for 3-4 years in city driving conditions, according to Maini he said on a single charge, 'REVA' can driven for 80 km and could be charged using a 220-volt, 15-amp power source, RECC has already sold over 180 'REVA' cars in Bangalore and Goa in the last 11 months, Maini said, adding the company has targeted to sell 1,500-2,000 cars in the current fiscal