The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette debuted last week with a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 and 490 horsepower out of the box (or, 495 with the optional Z51 package). What didn't show was the long-rumored hybrid model – though, internet rumors are already swirling. But even without battery power on the stand, Chevy suggests Corvette development will aid in the production of more hybrids and electric vehicles down the line.

John Wilkinson, General Motors' lead performance engineer, says that some of the technology used in developing Corvette could trickle down to hybrids and EVs. The most significant piece of which being the Driver-in-the-Loop simulator.

"I am very passionate about bringing our future EV portfolio to market," notes Wilkinson. "Leveraging the Driver-in-the-Loop technology and applying what we have learned from testing dynamics on other vehicles, like the Corvette, will maximize the capabilities of our EV products. This will make the next few years extraordinarily challenging and exciting for me."