3 posts tagged “aerodynamics”
Aerodynamic drag accounts for 20% of the energy consumed by a vehicle. It took over 500 hours of aerodynamic testing, but the production Volt has a coefficient of drag that is 30% lower than the original concept car. Watch and learn how the Volt team accomplished this using a full-scale Volt model and GM’s wind tunnel.
GM’s Vice President of Global Design Ed Welburn and Volt Chief Designer Bob Boniface explain their favorite elements of the Chevrolet Volt’s sleek design – from the extreme detailing in exterior and interior features to how the Volt will set a new design language for Chevrolet.
One of the great automotive design challenges is reducing drag and improving efficiency while keeping a stylish look. In this latest volume of Studio Stories, Saab's design team gives you an inside look at the design behind the 9-X BioHybrid Concept and explains how aerodynamics shaped the car.
