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The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is the First-ever Hybrid Corvette

Exactly 70 years after the very first Chevrolet Corvette was unveiled in January, 1953, General Motors revealed the first Corvette with an electric motor on Tuesday. The front wheels of the 2024 Corvette E-Ray are powered by a 160 horsepower electric motor, while a 495 horsepower V8 gasoline engine powers the back wheels.

With a maximum power output of 655 horsepower, the E-Ray is also the fastest-accelerating Corvette model ever, able to go from a stop to 60 miles an hour in 2.5 seconds. The name E-Ray, from the electric ray sea creature, is a play on the Stingray name of the base model. The electric vehicle even has a distinctively designed ray-shaped badge on the trunk’s lid.

The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is 3.6 inches wider than the base model.

Unlike some other high-performance hybrid cars, the Corvette E-ray is not a plug-in hybrid. Its 1.9 kilowatt-hour battery pack, mounted in a tunnel that runs between the two seats, is charged as the car slows and brakes and, at times, while the car drives.

GM has not shared fuel economy estimates for the E-Ray, but the engineering emphasis has clearly been placed on maximizing performance rather than fuel economy. Still, the E-Ray produces only 15 horsepower less than the top of the line 670-horsepower Corvette Z06, with its high-revving V8 engine and will, no doubt, get much better than that car’s EPA-estimated 15 miles per gallon.

The standard Corvette Stingray, with its 495 horsepower engine and no electric motor, gets about 19 miles per gallon. Even the non-hybrid Corvette’s V8 engine is capable of operating only four cylinders at times when full power isn’t needed. By taking some of the work load, the E-Ray’s electric motor will allow the V8 to operate in its 4-cylinder mode more often, Corvette development engineer Steve Padilla said.

A button inside the cabin of the Corvette E-Ray changes how the car’s electric motor is used. The E-Ray can even drive for a couple of miles using only the electric motor in case the owner wants to, say, drive through the neighborhood quietly early in the morning before firing up the loud internal combustion engine. This is only possible for, at most, three to four miles, though.

As required by safety regulations, the E-Ray produces a sound — a low, oscillating whirr — through external speakers when driving under electric power at low speeds. The car can also be set to charge the battery as the car drives if the driver wants to build battery power for later use.

The hybrid Corette E-Ray has special screen displays to track the operation of the electric motor.

For race track driving, the hybrid system can be set for maximum short-term performance, allowing the lithium battery to use up most of its charge in a lap or two, or for more conservative, lap-after-lap use. The car will maintain a certain minimal state of charge in case it needs to use the front electric motor to help pull out of a skid, for instance. In general, though, the E-Ray isn’t seen as a track car. That’s more what the Z06 is for, said Padilla. The E-Ray is intended as a car for fast street driving and long road trips.

“in the past, when you moved up from the Stingray, if you wanted something higher up, we’ve always provided, the racing, you know the supercars,” Padilla said, “We’ve had the Z06, the ZR1. This takes it in a little bit of a different direction.”

Carbon ceramic brakes are standard on the E-Ray. Carbon ceramic brake rotors are more resistant to “fade,” or loss of braking performance as the brakes heat up in hard use, compared to ordinary metal brake rotors. They are also lighter than metal rotors, something that was important in this case because of the added weight of the battery pack and electric motor.

While fuel economy is secondary to performance in the Corvette E-Ray, it is expected to be more efficient than other Corvette models.

The current generation of the Corvette, the first with its engine behind the seats instead of under the hood, was engineered from the outset with this new hybrid version in mind. That means the Corvette’s front trunk, a practical feature that helps give the car more storage space than most mid-engined sports cars, is still there in the E-Ray.

The E-Ray shares a lot of its exterior body with the extra-wide Corvette Z06, and for the same reasons. The extra horsepower demands wider tires for more traction and better handling at high speeds. Plus the extra width allows for larger side air intakes to draw in more air for the gasoline engine. The E-Ray is supposed to be a somewhat more mellow car, though, so the trim pieces around the edges of the side scoops, which are colored black on the Z06, are the same color as the rest of the body on the E-Ray.

The Corvette E-Ray will go on sale later this year at a sticker price starting at $104,300, or $111,300 for convertible models with a power-folding hard top. Prices for the Corvette Stingray base model start at about $64,500 and, for the Z06, at about $105,300. Padilla compared the Corvette E-Ray’s pricing to cars like the McLaren Artura, a plugin hybrid supercar with maximum 671 horsepower output and only rear-wheel-drive. Prices for the McLaren start at $225,500. Also, the Ferrari 296 GTB, another plug-in hybrid supercar, has prices starting at $323,000, but total horsepower output of 819.

Unlike those cars, the Corvette E-Ray is not a plug-in hybrid because GM product planners and engineers didn’t want the potential complication or confusion of having a charging port on the car, Padilla said.

Adding a charging port and additional cables and electronics to the car would have also added weight, said Steve Majoros, marketing director for Chevrolet. The E-Ray weighs only about 200 pounds more than the Stingray, according to GM.

GM has said that it plans to produce only zero-emission passenger vehicles by 2035, a pledge that implies a fully electric Corvette must be offered at some point if the model line is not to die out.

Thanks to CNN BUSINESS for providing us with this free information so we can find out what we don't know.

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Want a chance to watch Manchester United vs Chelsea live? Test drive and BOOK a Chevrolet NOW



Ever dreamt of watching Manchester United or Chelsea live in front of you? Ever dreamt of watching it at Old Trafford? Ever dreamt of watching Bryan Robson play in front of you? Wait, that was Manchester United a long while ago. I think that fella who looks like Shrek still plays for them. Rooney's his name. Who plays for them now I don't really care. But if you do, here's a chance to go see them play.


It's quite easy, Simply visit any of the 30 Chevrolet showrooms in East and West Malaysia to test drive any 5 models and upon registration , i.e you book a Chevy, you will get instant cash rebates and participation in the ‘Manchester United For Life’ spend and win contest. The offer stands from now till 10th December 2015.


The Grand Prize is 2 VIP Hospitality match tickets to watch the Manchester United vs. Chelsea game at Old Trafford on December 28, 2015.  The package also includes 2 air flight tickets and 5 days/4 nights hotel accommodation. 


Chevrolet is offering cash rebates of RM20,000 for the Malibu model, RM12,500 for Orlando, RM11,000 for Cruze, RM12,500 for Cruze Sport, RM5,000 for Colorado, RM6,000 for Colorado Sport and RM11,000 for Sonic (hatchback and sedan). The cash rebate campaign ends while stocks last.

So what are you waiting for? Buy a Chevy to see football. Or buy a Chevy and suddenly go to UK. It does not matter if you don't really like football or the car. Either way you may win something!


PRESS RELEASE
Chevrolet Offers Up To RM20,000 Cash Rebates And Chance to Watch Man Utd vs. Chelsea Live!
·        Stand to also win trip for 2 to watch Manchester United vs Chelsea live at Old Trafford in the VIP Hospitality suite on December 28, 2015
·        Visit any of 30 Chevrolet showrooms to test drive and book now

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 October, 2015 – Thinking of owning a Chevrolet? Think no further with attractive cash rebates and a chance to win an all expense trip for 2 to catch the epic Manchester United vs. Chelsea game live at Old Trafford.  Simply visit any of the 30 Chevrolet showrooms in East and West Malaysia to test drive any 5 models and upon registration, get instant cash rebates and participation in the ‘Manchester United For Life’ spend and win contest.  Now is a great time to drive a Chevrolet home!

Chevrolet the iconic brand that is well known worldwide for its distinct ‘Chevy Bowtie’ logo is offering cash rebates of RM20,000 for the Malibu model, RM12,500 for Orlando, RM11,000 for Cruze, RM12,500 for Cruze Sport, RM5,000 for Colorado, RM6,000 for Colorado Sport and RM11,000 for Sonic (hatchback and sedan).  The cash rebate campaign ends while stocks last.

On top of the cash rebate, existing Chevrolet customers will also get a RM500 ‘Retention Incentive’ when they purchase a new model. All Chevrolet models are certified with 5-star EURO NCAP safety rating which sees Chevrolet cars equipped with active and passive safety features.

Chevrolet is an official sponsor of the world’s best known football club, Manchester United, a 7 year deal worth USD559 million which sees the iconic ‘Chevy Bowtie’ logo on the club jerseys starting from the 2014/2015 season.  In conjunction with the tie-up with Manchester United, Chevrolet in Malaysia is offering customers who test drive, book and register any model from now to December 10, 2015, a chance to participate in the ‘Manchester United For Life’ contest.

The Grand Prize is 2 VIP Hospitality match tickets to watch the Manchester United vs. Chelsea game at Old Trafford on December 28, 2015.  The package also includes 2 air flight tickets and 5 days/4 nights hotel accommodation. 

Why wait any longer, visit the nearest Chevrolet showroom now to book your car and answer a simple question to be in the running to win a once in a lifetime experience to watch the live match alongside legendary Manchester United footballers in the VIP Hospitality suite.

Our year end campaign aims to provide customers who are considering buying a Chevrolet an enticing incentive in the way of cash rebates of up to RM20,000. Chevrolet’s recent sponsorship of Manchester United gives us an opportunity to leverage on that deal by rewarding our customers with a chance to experience an all-expense paid live match at Old Trafford,” said Ms. Thoo Ai Wuen, Vice President 1 of NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd.

The Chevrolet brand is recognized worldwide for its safety and reliability – qualities every car owner appreciates. Our entire Chevrolet range features a winning combination of exceptional safety, practical style and functionality. With our appealing year end promotions owning a Chevrolet is now even more rewarding,” added Ms. Thoo.

For more information on the Chevrolet, call 1-800-2-CHEVY (24389) or visit www.chevrolet.com.myFollow Chevrolet Malaysia Facebook and @Chevrolet_MY Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates and offerings of Chevrolet Malaysia.

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Chevrolet opens their new Malaysia Parts Centre to better serve its customers


Chevrolet Malaysia has opened up a brand new Parts Centre here in Shah Alam. This should cater to the 24,000 people that have bought Chevrolet cars as at end 2014. Quite a number actually, considering that it is a fairly new brand. I suppose being in Transformers and Hawaii Five-O helps a little. Especially the Cruze, driven by a nice looking lady (watch the show and you'd know). 

Anyway, this isn't as interesting as the actual cars themselves. But now you know that there would be less downtime when you send in a Chevrolet as parts would be easier to access within Malaysia.


PRESS RELEASE
New Chevrolet Malaysia Parts Centre to better serve  
Chevrolet Owners in Malaysia

Shah Alam, 29 June 2015 –

NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd marks another milestone with their brand new Parts Centre here in Shah Alam.  Located at the Chevrolet Malaysia headquarters with a space of 10,000 sq ft, NAZA Quest will hold up to more than RM5.5 Million worth of Chevrolet spare parts in stock comprising over 55 thousand line items.

The parts centre will cater to all existing Chevrolet owners in the country which amount around 24,000 units as at end 2014.  The new parts centre is expected to shorten delivery time of parts to all Chevrolet 3S centres and spare part dealers nationwide. With an increase in sales expected for 2015 and beyond, the centre will be able to address the concern of parts availability which will lead to greater customer confidence in the Chevrolet brand. “With our parts sales growing between 25% and 30% in the past years and expected growth rate to sustain in the next few years, we  see the need and potential for the setting-up of this new facility,” said Ms. Thoo Ai Wuen, Vice President 1 of  NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd.

“The Chevrolet brand is recognized worldwide for its safety and reliability – qualities every car owner appreciates. The new integrated warehouse management system which will be implemented, will eventually reduce delivery lead time tremendously and we are truly delighted to provide the best support to Chevrolet owners. The opening of this centre is very much in line with our intention to grow the brand and to achieve a higher level of customer satisfaction in after sales support”, added Ms. Thoo during the launch of the facility on 27th June 2015 . The new Chevrolet Malaysia Parts Centre was launched by Mr Chris Lee, Vice President 1, Special Group Function, Chairman’s Office, NAZA World Corporate Services

Sdn Bhd , Miss Thoo Au Wuen, Vice President 1, NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd and Mr Suhaini Misnan , Head of After Sales,  NAZA Quest Sdn Bhd.

The parts centre is also expected to carry additional parts in the coming months as NAZA Quest seek to introduce more models to enhance its current models line up in Malaysia. Existing models sold are the Sonic 1.6, Cruze 1.8, Malibu 2.4, the Colorado 2.8 pick-up and also the Orlando 1.8 MPV.

For more information on the Chevrolet, call 1-800-2-CHEVY (24389) or visit www.chevrolet.com.my. Follow MyChevrolet Facebook and @Chevrolet_MY Twitter for the latest updates and offerings of Chevrolet Malaysia.

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