GM Created a Hot Rod EV from a 1960s Pickup Truck
Daniel Johnson — November 11, 2019 — Autos
At the 2019 SEMA Autoshow, GM showcased a hot rod EV. The hot rod EV is titled, 'E-10,' and the company stated it is just a concept car and it will not be produced for consumers. However, GM did indicate that the conversion kit could become available to consumers who want to update old vehicles to run on electric power.
Russ O'Blenes, a Chevrolet Performance employee, spoke about the concept car, “The E-10 Concept builds on the experience and momentum generated by last year’s [Camaro] Concept, taking the idea of a ‘crate’ electric propulsion system further by leveraging actual production components.”
The car features two 400-volt batteries, that can produce 450 horsepower. The E-10 can accelerate to speeds of 60 mph within five seconds.
Image Credit: General Motors
Russ O'Blenes, a Chevrolet Performance employee, spoke about the concept car, “The E-10 Concept builds on the experience and momentum generated by last year’s [Camaro] Concept, taking the idea of a ‘crate’ electric propulsion system further by leveraging actual production components.”
The car features two 400-volt batteries, that can produce 450 horsepower. The E-10 can accelerate to speeds of 60 mph within five seconds.
Image Credit: General Motors
Trend Themes
1. Electric Retrofitting - Opportunity for companies to develop and market conversion kits for retrofitting classic cars with electric power.
2. Hot Rod EV - Potential for creating customized electric vehicles with high horsepower for the performance car market.
3. Concept Electric Propulsion - Innovation in utilizing actual production components to build concept cars with electric propulsion systems.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Retrofitting - Disruptive innovation opportunities in providing services and products for retrofitting vintage cars with modern technology.
2. Electric Vehicle Conversion - Opportunity for businesses to offer conversion services and products for transforming old vehicles into electric-powered ones.
3. Performance Electric Vehicles - Potential for creating high-performance electric vehicles for the sports car and hot rod market segments.
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