Speedway Photos: GM Envolve Solutions Summit

Vehicle Research•Photos 12•May 29, 2024

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the site on April 25 for General Motors Envolve fleet event where about 750 hosted fleet managers and executives tested and browsed 150 GM internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric fleet vehicles of all types, classes, and roles.

Among the attention-getting fleet vehicles at the GM Envolve Solutions Summit were the Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck, the Chevrolet Blazer Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV), the BrightDrop ZEVO all-electric delivery vans, and the latest versions of the iconic Chevy Corvette. GM staff was on hand for demos and tours laden with specs and details, while exhibiting vendors and suppliers displayed the latest fleet products. GM 2025 Fleet Guide here.

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GM’s new all-electric Blazer EV is built from the ground up offering flexibility in charging speeds, range and performance. This includes the first-ever all-electric Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV which brings together police-specific engineering with the power and capability of EVs.
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Timing tests show that drivers save 10-15 seconds or more on each delivery because of the design of the driver's area and access to the rear cargo area. That adds up to many minutes during the day on a typical urban/suburban delivery route.
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With its supportive back seats and insulated quiet cabin, the Cadillac LYRIQ proves ideal for chauffeured luxury service.
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This model's red hot chili pepper interior was the eye candy of the automotive event and gives new meaning to a little red Corvette.
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Jennifer Costabile, general director of GM Envolve marketing and sales enablement, told an audience of fleet managers during the opening presentation April 24: “You can't just flip a switch and convert your fleet to EVs. For your business to be effective, you need support throughout the process with tools designed specifically for you.
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The all-electric BrightDrop Zevo Vans have the range, cargo space, and payload that can help increase productivity and minimize carbon footprint.
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Powered by General Motors’ Ultium Battery Platform, the purpose-built electric van is designed for last-mile logistics.
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The spacious cargo hold can be adapted or upfitted for multiple delivery and storage configurations.
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BrighDrop van amenities includes advanced safety features to help keep drivers alert, low step-in height to ease driver entry and exit, and large infotainment screens for tech-enabled driving.
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The all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ is equipped with premium features and technologies, including a 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED display, Super Cruise, the industry’s first truly hands-free driver-assistance feature, and an AKG Studio 19-speaker audio system with headrest speakers.
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While not a typical fleet vehicle, Chevrolet Corvette models were available for ride n' drives, drawing a line of testers just as long as for the other fleet vehicles.
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What better natural environment for a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 RWD Coupe than a NASCAR raceway?
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