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GM India had showcased their first battery operated car  e-Spark during 2010 New Delhi Auto Expo . The e-Spark was developed with the help  of  Bangalore based  Reva Electric Car Company. An year later  Indian utility vehicle major Mahindra and Mahindra purchased controlling stake in Reva . This unforeseen acquisition pulled the plug of GM India’s  e-Spark. But GM India managed to convert their e-Spark to Beat and showcased Beat EV in New Delhi last week. Chevrolet Beat EV is powered by a bank of  300-cell lithium-ion batteries. This battery bank can be fully charged by a 230V AC domestic socket in eight hours. According to company Chevrolet Beat EV has a range of 130KM ie a fully charged Beat EV can take you to 130KM away from your starting point. The electric motor will develop 60 horse power at peak. The front wheel driven Beat EV’s battery cache is a modified version of Chevrolet Volt’s battery and  weighs 270Kg. But Chevrolet India has no plan to produce Beat EV for our market. As of now this  true blue Beat will remain as test vehicle. GM may reopen the Beat EV project in India in coming years, when our roads and related infrastructure support it. More details from Press Release GM India showcases the Chevrolet Beat Battery Electric Vehicle in demo program Chevrolet selects India as an important market to test battery electric technology New Delhi: Leading a ‘tailored for India’ demo program, General Motors India today showcased the Chevrolet Beat Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) as part of the ongoing celebrations of World Environment Day. The demonstration vehicle will be used by GM India to showcase the effectiveness of battery electric vehicle technology in India. GM India engineers will also use the vehicle to address potential cost savings to help make BEVs more affordable for global customers. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Karl Slym, President & Managing Director, General Motors India said, “General Motors is committed to providing customers around the world with electrification technologies that will reduce their fuel consumption, helping them save money. GM India will lead in this ‘tailored for India’ demo program for battery electric technology, with Chevrolet Beat chosen as the best way to evaluate the technology. We are delighted that Chevrolet selected India as an important market to test battery electric technology, while recognizing the capabilities of our engineering team to help identify ways to make this technology more affordable.” Powered by a 300 cell lithium-ion battery with a total energy capacity of approximately 20 kWh, the 270 kg battery can power the Beat for at least 130 km under normal driving conditions. The liquid cooled battery can operate in temperatures ranging from approximately -20?to 45?, with charge times of less than 8 hours using a 240V outlet. Power from the battery is transferred to the drive wheels through a single speed drive unit and an electric motor producing approximately 45kW of power. This demonstration project is the latest example of GM’s commitment to be a leader in the development of vehicle electrification technologies. GM has already announced demonstration programs in Korea, China and Germany. The company is committed to delivering customers around the world with electrification solutions that best fit their lives, including the industry’s first extended-range electric vehicles: Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera. Learnings from this demonstration fleet, and others around the world, will strengthen GM’s core vehicle electrification competencies including batteries, electric motors and power electronic and controls, and charging. GM India is already offering a range of alternate fuel vehicles including Chevrolet Beat LPG, Chevrolet Spark LPG and Chevrolet Aveo CNG to its valued customers. GM has already established battery leadership. It has one of the most advanced battery labs in the world at its Technical Center in Warren, Michigan in the United States and will be opening a new battery lab in China soon. The year 2011 marks the completion of 100 years of Chevrolet’s successful operations globally. With a wide array of products and services, Chevrolet has brought unmatched product quality and unparalleled performance to the customers around the world. Inspirational designs, superior technology and innovative programs have made Chevrolet one of the most-loved and sought after brand worldwide. Continuing its journey, Chevrolet plans to launch several new products and services for the global audience, relevant to the respective markets and customer preferences. 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