GM is pretty much busy lately with the ongoing development of the Chevy Volt especially in their aero lab wind tunnel area wherein GM’s gigantic fan is set into full mode as the group’s engineers and designers are gravely working to make sure that the best aerodynamics for the vehicle are applied. 

According to The Auto Channel, the Volt’s design team, now with its personal studio committed to the improvement of vehicles power-driven by the E-flex force system, has been working with aerodynamicists, engineers and other experts to build up an energy efficient Chevrolet Volt by bringing out the best of its aerodynamics.

“One of the ways design can contribute to the efficiency of any vehicle is through the aerodynamics of the body shape,” says Ed Welburn, VP, GM Global Design. “The collaboration between a designer and an aerodynamicist cannot only contribute to improved fuel economy or extended range, but can produce beautiful and different body shapes.”

“The electric range of the Chevrolet Volt is most sensitive to improvements in aero, which is in contrast to a traditional vehicle program in which mass typically plays a larger role,” stated Frank Weber, Global Vehicle Line Executive and Global Vehicle Chief Engineer for the E-Flex System.

“I’m proud to say that after extensive aero development of the Volt, and more to come, we have achieved a vehicle that had a coefficient of drag that is more 30% lower in drag than the original concept,” said Welburn. “It’s not easy, but it is a necessity.”

“We are now in the midst of a new period of aero exploration,” Welburn continued. “There has been a significant effort by all our program teams to improve fuel economy and now to extend the range of electric vehicles for the future.”