Believe it or not, the United States of America is currently entering its 238th year as a nation. The first country that people think about when you say “America”, the U.S.A has seen an amazing amount of changes since its humble begging back in 1776. For example, who would have thought that by 2022 the world would be (mostly) driving electric cars?
The Chevrolet Corvette has gone through numerous generations since 1953, with each one adding new features and performance capabilities to make it more appealing to buyers than ever before. With all these improvements coming soon for the 2022 model year, let’s take a look at what we can expect from this iconic (yet affordable) sports car!
- Partially Electric
The first thing that people probably think of when they hear the word “electric” is the Toyota Prius, which began production in 1997. That’s almost 20 years ago! Imagine how far technology has come since then; not only do electric cars now have longer ranges than ever before (thanks to improved battery technology), but their charging times are much faster too (which will be even easier with advancements like wireless charging).
- Seats About Two Adults More Than Before
While this may seem like an odd feature to include on our list, consider this: electric cars typically have less power going to the drive wheels, and therefore need more weight over them for proper traction. In other words, by adding a couple more passengers to the car, the Corvette could enhance its already impressive acceleration and handle even further!
- Heads-Up Display (HUD)
You’ve probably heard of the HUD combined with a rearview mirror; those are helpful for keeping your eyes on the road ahead while still getting relevant information like speed and directions. Well, Chevy is taking this technology one step further by allowing drivers to simply look at their passenger’s heads (or whatever they’re near) in order to get this information!
- More Power Than Ever Before
Electric cars may not be known for having mind-blowing power, but keep in mind that we also live in an age where gasoline engines can produce 1,000 horsepower and more. With performance numbers like that, companies like Li-ion Motors are doing their best to create an electric engine capable of putting out 1,000 horsepower (one megawatt) or more.
- Self-Cleaning Windows
Some may not think this is a big deal, but imagine having perfectly clean windows during every single drive no matter how many birds have relieved themselves on your windshield! Although the concept sounds simple enough, it actually took several years for engineers at General Motors to perfect this feature with the help of nanotechnology.
- Wireless Charging Ports
One of our favorite features has to be wireless charging ports; just hover your phone or tablet over the designated area and watch as your device begins powering up without ever needing to plug anything in! We even hear that this feature will be compatible with Qi wireless charging pads, which means you’ll be able to charge your phone at the nearest Starbucks when your car is plugged in.
- Cabin HVAC through Rearview Mirror
Aside from not having to roll down your windows and cool off in the summer or warm up in the winter, we think one of our favorite features has to do with heating and cooling: instead of wasting energy by using vents inside the cabin, engineers decided to use the rearview mirror for both purposes! Not only can it help keep passengers comfy without any additional drag on power (which helps improve range), but it also allows drivers to see their surroundings like never before.
- Better Battery Technology
Although some improvements have already been made to battery technology, engineers are still looking for ways to make this key component last even longer (without increasing the size too much). We think one of the best ways to do this is through nanotechnology; by making certain materials on an atomic level, researchers can get them to do amazing things like store more power or allow for faster charging.
- Improved Safety Measures
It’s no secret that electric cars face some unique safety concerns, but you’d be surprised at how many measures GM took in order to ensure that drivers and passengers alike would be completely safe during their commutes! Much of which involves using aluminum instead of steel so they can better absorb impacts without any damage being to occupants’ health.
- Quieter Than Ever Before
Another drawback to electric cars is that they’re a bit louder than their gas-powered counterparts. That being said, GM engineers have done an incredible job at finding ways of making the ride as quiet as possible – just think about all the noise that will be eliminated from its electric motor and gears! To make it even better, some models offer silent driving modes like those found on Teslas (where you can drive completely hands-free).
- Accessible Charging Stations
One last feature we thought was worth mentioning has to do with more accessible charging stations; not only will some models handle higher speeds on the freeway (when there’s nobody next to you), but we also hear that certain areas of high traffic will have dedicated lanes just for electric vehicles. In other words, you’ll never have to worry about being stuck behind a gas-guzzler ever again!
- 360-Degree Camera View
Last but not least is the 360-degree camera view; by combining a series of cameras on your car’s exterior with an app on your phone, drivers can see everything going on around them in real-time – it may sound like something from a sci-fi movie at first, but we think everyone will quickly realize how helpful this feature really is.
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