Thursday, February 14, 2013

Chevrolet Introduces 'Smart Material' In The 2014 Corvette

Chevrolet Introduces 'Smart Material' In The 2014 Corvette

Chevrolet has made great efforts to use new technology in its cars. And in a bid to reduce weight in the Corvette, the company has announced it will be using a lightweight shape memory alloy wire to replace motorized components used to open and close a hatch release vent. So what exactly does this lightweight shape memory alloy wire do. Basically it's a wire made from copper-aluminum-nickel or nickel-titanium.  The wire's chemistry allows it to change its shape when subjected to heat, electric current or pressure.

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