Have you ever driven a Chevrolet Volt? It’s an electric car that’s been voted the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the market currently by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It’s a revolutionary car, combining electric mode and gasoline consumption of 3.8 L/100 km. Impressive, right? But do you know who designed it? Chances are, you don’t know the man behind this impressive feat of automotive engineering—Jelani Aliyu. Let’s take a closer look at this genius and his creation.
Who is Jelani Aliyu?
Jelani Aliyu is a transportation designer from Nigeria who has worked on some of GM’s most iconic models, including the Cadillac CTS, Buick LaCrosse, and Chevrolet Camaro. He was also head of GM Design in Africa before being tapped to design the Chevy Volt in 2011. In 2012, he was named GM’s Vice President of Global Design Strategy and continues to lead GM’s global design strategy today. A true renaissance man with degrees in Mechanical Engineering as well as Transportation Design from ArtCenter College of Design in California – it’s clear that he had all the skills necessary to create something truly special with the Chevy Volt.
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What Makes The Chevrolet Volt So Special?
The Chevy Volt runs purely on battery-power till the battery capacity drops below a certain threshold level that its internal combustion engine kick-starts and powers an electric generator which will extend the vehicles range. This technology revolutionized how we think about cars and made long journeys a much more feasible option for electric cars out there today. The average automobile fan probably knows in-depth details on the Volt, but without Jelani Aliyu’s imagination, this revolutionary car would never have come into existence!
Conclusion:
The Chevy Volt is one of General Motors’ most impressive creations to date—and none of it would have been possible without Jelani Aliyu’s extensive knowledge and expertise in both mechanical engineering and transportation design. His combination of science and art has revolutionized automotive design worldwide—and those looking for sustainable transportation solutions owe him a debt of gratitude! There’s no doubt that Chevy Volt comes with superior technology and design thanks to its creator; but if you ever find yourself behind one of these beautiful machines, take just a moment to appreciate the brilliance placed into its design by one of Nigeria’s finest minds.
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