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General Motors India and electric car manufacturer Reva have entered into a partnership for manufacturing electric vehicles to cater to the Indian market.
According to General Motors India managing director Karl Slym, the initiative was "in line with government objectives to reduce fossil fuel dependence".
"We are going to work closely with the central and state governments in India to develop infrastructure for electric vehicles charging and providing specific financial benefits to consumers," Slym said.
Describing electric vehicles as "a growth area around the global automotive industry", GM's president of international operations Nick Reilly said: "This cooperation with Reva in India will accelerate GM's progress to meet the emerging needs in many parts of the world."
He also mentioned that GM was looking out for various energy alternatives as well as advanced options in technology so that the customer requirements can be satisfied.
"Electrically driven vehicles, based on battery and hydrogen fuel cell technology, offer the best long-term solution for providing sustainable personal transportation," he added.
Both the companies have started probing into the feasibility of developing electric cars over CM’s car manufacturing platform.
