Here at CleanTechnica, we're definitely disappointed in the Corvette E-Ray. While a BEV would have been preferable, GM couldn't even be bothered to make it a plugin hybrid with real EV range. But, we did
. While a BEV would have been preferable, GM couldn’t even be bothered to make it a plugin hybrid with real EV range. But, we did find out something cool that we missed when the news first broke: that the E-Ray comes with some innovative lightweight wheels.
Carbon Revolution is now supplying its five-spoke Corvette wheels to the new 2021 Chevrolet C8 Z06 in mid-2022. For this specific variant, the front wheel measures 20” x 10” while the 21” x 13” rear has been recognized as being the widest carbon fiber wheel ever produced. “The world is shifting to electrification and new mobility, and Carbon Revolution wheels are an ideal solution for carmakers looking to improve efficiency and performance of electric vehicles,” Carbon Revolution CEO, Jake Dingle said. “The E-Ray will transform the C8 Corvette’s efficiency by offering hybrid power. The addition of Carbon Revolution wheels enhances the E-Ray’s performance and efficiency through a significant reduction in unsprung, rotational mass.
GM has proven that it is capable of producing plugin hybrids, too. All we have to look at is the Chevy Volt, which launched in 2010 and was still rolling off production lines as recently as 2019. Featuring an impressive 50-mile electric range capability, 7.2 kW level 2 charging capabilities, liquid cooling technology, and a reliable self-synchronizing clutch transmission system to ensure longevity, the Volt is evidence that GM can be motivated to create something revolutionary.
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