Corvette E-ray
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Corvette E-ray
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The USPTO is reporting two trademark filings, (numbers 86850510 and 86850500) by General Motors, one that described as “Corvette E-Ray” while the other is just “E-Ray.” The filings apply specifically for “Motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles.”
In the spirit of jumping to conclusions, we’ll say there’s no way these trademarks don’t point to the possibility of GM developing an electric, or maybe even hybrid-powered Corvette.
The American automaker has really been pushing its electrification strategy lately, with a new second generation Chevrolet Volt impressing critics. The Volt was even a nominee in AutoGuide.com‘s Car of the Year award.
See Also: Chevrolet Volt: 2016 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Nominee
In the past, the company’s Spark EV even featured incredible torque figures, including an eye-raising 420 lb-ft of torque. With electric motors offering full torque at practically zero RPM, a Corvette with such technology could be an impressive performer. After all, Tesla has shown the amazing acceleration capability of an electric powertrain with its Model S P90D capable of a 0-60 time of just 2.6 seconds.
With the high-tech focused Consumer Electronics Show a few weeks away, perhaps GM will spill a few more details about this new trademark filing in the new year.
The USPTO is reporting two trademark filings, (numbers 86850510 and 86850500) by General Motors, one that described as “Corvette E-Ray” while the other is just “E-Ray.” The filings apply specifically for “Motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles.”
In the spirit of jumping to conclusions, we’ll say there’s no way these trademarks don’t point to the possibility of GM developing an electric, or maybe even hybrid-powered Corvette.
The American automaker has really been pushing its electrification strategy lately, with a new second generation Chevrolet Volt impressing critics. The Volt was even a nominee in AutoGuide.com‘s Car of the Year award.
See Also: Chevrolet Volt: 2016 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Nominee
In the past, the company’s Spark EV even featured incredible torque figures, including an eye-raising 420 lb-ft of torque. With electric motors offering full torque at practically zero RPM, a Corvette with such technology could be an impressive performer. After all, Tesla has shown the amazing acceleration capability of an electric powertrain with its Model S P90D capable of a 0-60 time of just 2.6 seconds.
With the high-tech focused Consumer Electronics Show a few weeks away, perhaps GM will spill a few more details about this new trademark filing in the new year.
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No denying that electric vehicles are extremely fast but I cannot ever imagine me driving a silent Corvette...I'm old school and the sound is just as important as the speed, power, ride and handling.
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It is about time, now GM has play catch up with the other brands. The Corvette has a vintage drive train and has to look into the future in order to stay competitive while the die hard owners will be reluctant to change.
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Electric Vette ?
General Motors Files Trademark Applications For ‘Corvette E-Ray’, ‘E-Ray’
by Chris Ecclestone — Dec 21, 2015 -- (GM Authority.com)
General Motors has filed two applications to register “Corvette E-Ray” and “E-Ray” as trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The automaker’s December 16th, 2015 applications specify that the marks will be used to name goods and services in the category of “motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles”.
General Motors Corvette E-Ray & E-Ray Trademark Summary:
Trademark Serial Number Filing Date
Corvette E-Ray 86850510 December 16, 2015
E-Ray 86850500 December 16, 2015
If nothing else, these applications appear to be indicators that the Corvette will get an electric variant. The possibility is interesting, but might come off as disconcerting to those Corvette enthusiasts who can’t see anything except for a monstrous V8 powering a Corvette.
by Chris Ecclestone — Dec 21, 2015 -- (GM Authority.com)
General Motors has filed two applications to register “Corvette E-Ray” and “E-Ray” as trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The automaker’s December 16th, 2015 applications specify that the marks will be used to name goods and services in the category of “motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles”.
General Motors Corvette E-Ray & E-Ray Trademark Summary:
Trademark Serial Number Filing Date
Corvette E-Ray 86850510 December 16, 2015
E-Ray 86850500 December 16, 2015
If nothing else, these applications appear to be indicators that the Corvette will get an electric variant. The possibility is interesting, but might come off as disconcerting to those Corvette enthusiasts who can’t see anything except for a monstrous V8 powering a Corvette.
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From Autoguide:
The USPTO is reporting two trademark filings, (numbers 86850510 and 86850500) by General Motors, one that described as “Corvette E-Ray” while the other is just “E-Ray.” The filings apply specifically for “Motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles.”
In the spirit of jumping to conclusions, we’ll say there’s no way these trademarks don’t point to the possibility of GM developing an electric, or maybe even hybrid-powered Corvette.
The American automaker has really been pushing its electrification strategy lately, with a new second generation Chevrolet Volt impressing critics. The Volt was even a nominee in AutoGuide.com‘s Car of the Year award.
See Also: Chevrolet Volt: 2016 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Nominee
In the past, the company’s Spark EV even featured incredible torque figures, including an eye-raising 420 lb-ft of torque. With electric motors offering full torque at practically zero RPM, a Corvette with such technology could be an impressive performer. After all, Tesla has shown the amazing acceleration capability of an electric powertrain with its Model S P90D capable of a 0-60 time of just 2.6 seconds.
With the high-tech focused Consumer Electronics Show a few weeks away, perhaps GM will spill a few more details about this new trademark filing in the new year.
The USPTO is reporting two trademark filings, (numbers 86850510 and 86850500) by General Motors, one that described as “Corvette E-Ray” while the other is just “E-Ray.” The filings apply specifically for “Motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles.”
In the spirit of jumping to conclusions, we’ll say there’s no way these trademarks don’t point to the possibility of GM developing an electric, or maybe even hybrid-powered Corvette.
The American automaker has really been pushing its electrification strategy lately, with a new second generation Chevrolet Volt impressing critics. The Volt was even a nominee in AutoGuide.com‘s Car of the Year award.
See Also: Chevrolet Volt: 2016 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Nominee
In the past, the company’s Spark EV even featured incredible torque figures, including an eye-raising 420 lb-ft of torque. With electric motors offering full torque at practically zero RPM, a Corvette with such technology could be an impressive performer. After all, Tesla has shown the amazing acceleration capability of an electric powertrain with its Model S P90D capable of a 0-60 time of just 2.6 seconds.
With the high-tech focused Consumer Electronics Show a few weeks away, perhaps GM will spill a few more details about this new trademark filing in the new year.
Last edited by JerryU; Dec 22, 2015 at 08:36 AM.
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You can employ electric like in the La Ferrari, not to make it go more economically but the GO FASTER. It recovers energy from braking and such to store when you want to jump on the accelerator. Think of it as an electric supercharger, if you put it that way, everyone will want one!
I still want a nuclear powered Corvette ( Thorium to be exact, Caddilac had a prototype at one point )
I still want a nuclear powered Corvette ( Thorium to be exact, Caddilac had a prototype at one point )
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You can employ electric like in the La Ferrari, not to make it go more economically but the GO FASTER. It recovers energy from braking and such to store when you want to jump on the accelerator. Think of it as an electric supercharger, if you put it that way, everyone will want one!
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Originally Posted by Black&White
Maybe they will do that instead of mid engine Zora? Save the mid engine for C8?