GMs Lightweighting Strategy Adds Memory Alloy to Its Repertoire

The 2014 Corvette receives it first with hopefully more to come. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette ? New material technology makes it lighter, stronger and faster than ever before. GM?s first use of heat-activated shape memory alloy replaces heavier motorized part. A standard feature within the all-new Chevrolet Corvette.