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Genovation Cars is an American automobile manufacturer based in Maryland. The company takes well-known production vehicles such as the 2006 Corvette Z06,[1] removing the drivetrain and fuel tank and replacing them with electronic motors and 44kWh batteries.[2] Its current model, the GXE is an acronym for Genovation Extreme Electric Car.[3]
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| Headquarters | Maryland, US |
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Key people | Andrew Saul |
| Website | genovationcars |
History
editThe company began buying petrol-engine cars in good condition, installing a dual-motor power-train and selling them.[1]
Early Genovation projects involved electrifying the Ford Focus for fleet operations and developing the GSL, an electric version of the first-generation Mercedes SL.[4]
Genovation's GXE is an electric vehicle modified from a 2006 Corvette Z06.[1] The Corvette's gasoline engine was replaced with dual, liquid-cooled electric motors.[1] These motors generate at least 700 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque, whereas ' original Corvette V8 engine produced around 505 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. It uses a 44kWh battery pack, giving it a 130-mile range under normal conditions.[1]
The GXE's front-mounted twin electric motors, produce 789 bhp from around 700 lb-ft of torque. These motors use dual inverters. The car uses a drivetrain that emulates the Corvette's feel.[4]
The GXE set a new electric vehicle speed record of 210.2 mph at the Bohmer Proving Grounds in Merritt Island, Florida.
The GXE is a modified version of the C7 Grand Sport Corvette. It has an 800-horsepower powertrain powered by two electric motors and five battery packs. The vehicle comes with a seven-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic gearbox.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Stewart, Jack (2016-07-25). "An Electric Corvette Could Destroy a World Record—Again". Wired. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Stewart, Jack (2016-07-29). "Watch an Electric Corvette Oblitorate its Own Speed Record". Wired. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Kew, Ollie (2016-08-03). "Watch this electric Corvette smash the street-EV land speed record". Top Gear. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ a b Beckwith, Jim (2016-07-29). "Electric car sets 205.6mph speed record". Autocar. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ Hood, Bryan (2019-09-26). "Genovation's Lightning Fast Electric Corvette Just Broke its Own Land Speed Record". Robb Report. Retrieved 2023-12-11.