Watch an electric Corvette shatter a speed record
03-24-2016, 12:05 PM
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Not interested. What makes a car to me is the combination of visuals, chassis, AND motor. An electric motor might have more speed (in very short bursts), but I miss the mechanical aspect.
Similarly, I couldn't care less for Teslas -- soulless machines that are not redeemed simply by their ability to spin their rechargeable motors.
Electric cars are good transportation appliances, I'll grant them that (or they will be, once battery tech improves)
Similarly, I couldn't care less for Teslas -- soulless machines that are not redeemed simply by their ability to spin their rechargeable motors.
Electric cars are good transportation appliances, I'll grant them that (or they will be, once battery tech improves)
07-27-2016, 02:26 PM
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Not interested. What makes a car to me is the combination of visuals, chassis, AND motor. An electric motor might have more speed (in very short bursts), but I miss the mechanical aspect.
Similarly, I couldn't care less for Teslas -- soulless machines that are not redeemed simply by their ability to spin their rechargeable motors.
Electric cars are good transportation appliances, I'll grant them that (or they will be, once battery tech improves)
Similarly, I couldn't care less for Teslas -- soulless machines that are not redeemed simply by their ability to spin their rechargeable motors.
Electric cars are good transportation appliances, I'll grant them that (or they will be, once battery tech improves)
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95rtturbo (03-24-2017)
08-03-2016, 02:59 PM
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I like it!
I'd love to see more specs, the conversion process, or even what the company plans to do in the future.
Their website is pretty bare: http://genovationcars.com/
I'd love to see more specs, the conversion process, or even what the company plans to do in the future.
Their website is pretty bare: http://genovationcars.com/
08-03-2016, 07:48 PM
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Not interested. What makes a car to me is the combination of visuals, chassis, AND motor. An electric motor might have more speed (in very short bursts), but I miss the mechanical aspect.
Similarly, I couldn't care less for Teslas -- soulless machines that are not redeemed simply by their ability to spin their rechargeable motors.
Electric cars are good transportation appliances, I'll grant them that (or they will be, once battery tech improves)
Similarly, I couldn't care less for Teslas -- soulless machines that are not redeemed simply by their ability to spin their rechargeable motors.
Electric cars are good transportation appliances, I'll grant them that (or they will be, once battery tech improves)
Agree 100%. The experience of owning a Vette, or any other high performance car, isn't just in the acceleration, it's in the "experience" associated with that acceleration. To me that includes the sound of the engine. I don't think electric cars will ever be able to capture that and truly replace gas powered vehicles. I was at Laguna Seca the first year they introduced the electric motorcycle class, at the time as a demonstration. It was impressive and you could see the bikes would eventually catch up to their gas counterparts, but it was just an empty experience watching these virtually silent motorcycles flying around the track. It's hard to explain how much the sound adds to the whole experience. I think the car companies get that, I hope they get it, because I don't ever want them to stop building motors that sounds awesome, even as a niche market.
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95rtturbo (03-24-2017)
08-03-2016, 08:18 PM
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Pretty cool.
It's amazing when you consider that back in the early 30s we had the first Flathead Ford V8s making all of 65-75HP and just about 20 years later we had the early Hemi V8s making 340hp.
Now we are there with the electric powered vehicles, though we have the motors doing fine, but we need to make some cool battery tech. Maybe in 20 years or so we'll have some lightweight batteries that can store some serious power. Whoever can figure that out will be very, very rich.
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It's amazing when you consider that back in the early 30s we had the first Flathead Ford V8s making all of 65-75HP and just about 20 years later we had the early Hemi V8s making 340hp.
Now we are there with the electric powered vehicles, though we have the motors doing fine, but we need to make some cool battery tech. Maybe in 20 years or so we'll have some lightweight batteries that can store some serious power. Whoever can figure that out will be very, very rich.
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08-03-2016, 11:59 PM
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Amazing!
Will the C8 ME be the last gasoline engined Corvette? Highly likely with GM CEO putting huge $$$ resources towards the future of EV's.
Stay tuned.
Will the C8 ME be the last gasoline engined Corvette? Highly likely with GM CEO putting huge $$$ resources towards the future of EV's.
Stay tuned.
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08-04-2016, 01:02 AM
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That type of advance in tech will more likely result from the work of a team of postdoctoral fellows employed on a DoD grant making ~$35-45k/year working 60-80 hours per week.
08-04-2016, 09:28 PM
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2023 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods)
I'm sure the super hi tech Corvette is in the pipe line, but I'll stick with my old fashioned IC engine thank you.
08-05-2016, 08:23 AM
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08-05-2016, 10:27 AM
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We know that and understand that completely. What we (and more importantly GM) does not know is the acceptance of an electric corvette in the Corvette community by more current owners. I can embrace it while others will hold off to the end. It's OK either way with me.
09-11-2016, 08:09 AM
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I live right next to power generation central. They are right now building more windmills on my property and the power plant is right down the road.
Electric cars are nowhere near zero emissions, unless you grow your electricity on trees. We are shutting down power plants that produce extremely cheap electricity simply because of a mandate by our communist dictator and the fact that people are stupid enough to believe this global warming line of crap that is shoved down our throats every day. Then we put up wind farms that produce wildly expensive electricity, and require a fleet of huge cranes and trucks to keep operating, all the while skyrocketing our electric bills. Then we pile billions into failing solar farms and Force the production of electric cars through government force.
Where is the electricity for all of these electric cars supposed to come from? At what price point do we start to feel the inevitable damage that is coming down the pipe with these skyrocketing electric costs? How many billions are we going to give to cronies of the communists while our country continues to go further into bankruptcy?
Electric cars are nowhere near zero emissions, unless you grow your electricity on trees. We are shutting down power plants that produce extremely cheap electricity simply because of a mandate by our communist dictator and the fact that people are stupid enough to believe this global warming line of crap that is shoved down our throats every day. Then we put up wind farms that produce wildly expensive electricity, and require a fleet of huge cranes and trucks to keep operating, all the while skyrocketing our electric bills. Then we pile billions into failing solar farms and Force the production of electric cars through government force.
Where is the electricity for all of these electric cars supposed to come from? At what price point do we start to feel the inevitable damage that is coming down the pipe with these skyrocketing electric costs? How many billions are we going to give to cronies of the communists while our country continues to go further into bankruptcy?
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09-11-2016, 08:16 AM
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I live right next to power generation central. They are right now building more windmills on my property and the power plant is right down the road.
Electric cars are nowhere near zero emissions, unless you grow your electricity on trees. We are shutting down power plants that produce extremely cheap electricity simply because of a mandate by our communist dictator and the fact that people are stupid enough to believe this global warming line of crap that is shoved down our throats every day. Then we put up wind farms that produce wildly expensive electricity, and require a fleet of huge cranes and trucks to keep operating, all the while skyrocketing our electric bills. Then we pile billions into failing solar farms and Force the production of electric cars through government force.
Where is the electricity for all of these electric cars supposed to come from? At what price point do we start to feel the inevitable damage that is coming down the pipe with these skyrocketing electric costs? How many billions are we going to give to cronies of the communists while our country continues to go further into bankruptcy?
Electric cars are nowhere near zero emissions, unless you grow your electricity on trees. We are shutting down power plants that produce extremely cheap electricity simply because of a mandate by our communist dictator and the fact that people are stupid enough to believe this global warming line of crap that is shoved down our throats every day. Then we put up wind farms that produce wildly expensive electricity, and require a fleet of huge cranes and trucks to keep operating, all the while skyrocketing our electric bills. Then we pile billions into failing solar farms and Force the production of electric cars through government force.
Where is the electricity for all of these electric cars supposed to come from? At what price point do we start to feel the inevitable damage that is coming down the pipe with these skyrocketing electric costs? How many billions are we going to give to cronies of the communists while our country continues to go further into bankruptcy?
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95rtturbo (03-24-2017)
10-21-2016, 12:51 PM
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Genovation Will Build 75 All-Electric Corvettes at $750K a Piece
In case anyone's interesting in one for the quiver...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...es-750k-piece/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...es-750k-piece/
10-21-2016, 01:19 PM
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Agree 100%. The experience of owning a Vette, or any other high performance car, isn't just in the acceleration, it's in the "experience" associated with that acceleration. To me that includes the sound of the engine. I don't think electric cars will ever be able to capture that and truly replace gas powered vehicles. I was at Laguna Seca the first year they introduced the electric motorcycle class, at the time as a demonstration. It was impressive and you could see the bikes would eventually catch up to their gas counterparts, but it was just an empty experience watching these virtually silent motorcycles flying around the track. It's hard to explain how much the sound adds to the whole experience. I think the car companies get that, I hope they get it, because I don't ever want them to stop building motors that sounds awesome, even as a niche market.
I agree! Over the years, attending the various auto and bike races, my favorite first words out of my mouth is, "music to my ears"
When electric, and autonomous cars become mainstream, is the day the music dies!
10-21-2016, 02:37 PM
#39
While electric may take over eventually (it will be a long time from now) you will still be able to have your gas powered car. As far as autonomous cars go, I strongly believe that while a lot of people may use them, particularly in cities, you will still be able to drive and enjoy your car. There is just to many people that love cars and love driving for it to ever be banned.
10-21-2016, 02:59 PM
#40
750k.. wow. Well, back to the drawing board of converting my own. No, not my Corvette, but my Ranger 
I still want to know the weight and overall handling. Putting it on a track so we can compare non-straight-line speed would be good. My guess is that it's heavy and handles like a boat.
I think we're now at the point where electric cars can replace regular transportation-focused gasoline cars. But as far as replacing performance cars, more research (particularly in energy-storage) is needed.
I still want to know the weight and overall handling. Putting it on a track so we can compare non-straight-line speed would be good. My guess is that it's heavy and handles like a boat.
I think we're now at the point where electric cars can replace regular transportation-focused gasoline cars. But as far as replacing performance cars, more research (particularly in energy-storage) is needed.