Mexican Media Brands
Cadillac Extended-Range Hybrid to Debut in January
General Motors Co. will introduce the Cadillac ELR EV coupe in January at a base price of $76,000.
#hybrid
Share
General Motors Co. will introduce the Cadillac ELR EV coupe in January at a base price of $76,000.
The car, which was revealed in concept form at the Detroit auto show in January, is powered by the same battery and on-board recharging system used in the $39,000 Chevrolet Volt.
The ELR will be well equipped with electronic features that include the Cadillac CUE touch-screen navigation system, LED front and rear lighting and warnings for lane departure and impending forward collision.
Cadillac-only features include leather and real-wood interior trim, a paddle-activated temporary power regeneration system and a Sport driving mode that adjusts the suspension, steering ratio and accelerator pedal response.
Like the Volt, the ELR's 16.5-kWh battery can propel the car for about 35 miles. The charger, which is driven by a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine extends the car's range to more than 300 miles between fill-ups. The car's battery will be covered by the same eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty that applies to the Volt.
The ELR will be assembled at GM's factory in Hamtramck, Mich., home of the Volt and its European variant, the Opel Ampera.
RELATED CONTENT
-
On Traffic Jams, Vehicle Size, Building EVs and more
From building electric vehicles—and training to do so—to considering traffic and its implication on drivers and vehicle size—there are plenty of considerations for people and their utilization of technology in the industry.
-
Report: Old-Line Carmakers Set to Sweep Past Tesla in EV Race
Tesla Inc. will retain its position as the world’s largest maker of electric cars next year but plunge to seventh behind well-established vehicle manufacturers by 2021, predicts PA Consulting Group.
-
On Ford Maverick, Toyota Tundra Hybrid, and GM's Factory Footprint
GM is transforming its approach to the auto market—and its factories. Ford builds a small truck for the urban market. Toyota builds a full-size pickup and uses a hybrid instead of a diesel. And Faurecia thinks that hydrogen is where the industry is going.