Tunnel Vision
"I think the single most important thing is for us to work together in the tunnel. So it is not just me developing a vehicle in a vacuum and it's not Dan doing his work in the studio. It's us in the tunnel -- everytime -- making sure that we're ok with the moves that we're making."
-Justin D'Souza, GM Aerodynamics Engineer
The Chevy Traverse stepped into GM's aerodynamics wind tunnel to measure its drag and its effect on fuel economy. GM Aerodynamics Engineer Justin D'Souza and GM Traverse Lead Exterior Designer Dan Schmeckpeper discuss the process and the need for development and studio collaboration. Check out the car being put to the test.
Wind tunnel at GM Tech Center, 2008
Video Courtesy of General Motors Corporation
The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. The Traverse provides people-hauling and cargo-carrying capability found in larger SUVs. Traverse will start production in the third quarter of 2008 at GM's Spring Hill, Tennessee manufacturing facility.
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