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Cadillac PHEV targeting driving dynamics

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Cadillac’s upcoming extended-range electric luxury coupe, the 2014 ELR ( earlier post ), the Volt’s upscale cousin, is targeting responsive driving dynamics enabled by advanced suspension and steering systems as well as the smart use of energy. ELR will redefine for many people what the electric car driving experience is all about.

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Cadillac Unveils Plug-in Two-Mode Hybrid XTS Platinum Concept

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Cadillac unveiled the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, suggesting a new paradigm for its future luxury sedans. The concept, which showcases Cadillac’s emerging top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, is powered by a 3.6L The XTS Platinum Concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Cadillac announces CT6 plug-in hybrid for China

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Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. The new PHEV version of the CT6 will be capable of greater than 60 km (32.4 —Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen.

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New Buick, BMW PHEVs for China

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Buick announced that it will shortly launch the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), in China. Leveraging GM’s proven EREV technology as shown in the Chevy Volt and the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, the Velite 5 also offers advanced connectivity and safety technologies. This supports its hybrid-exclusive 1.5L

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Linamar introduces Agilit-e rear axle hybrid power unit for OEMs; FWD Cadillac SRX converted to AWD plug-in hybrid as demo

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Global automotive supplier Linamar Corporation has developed a fully-integrated, compact, modular and scalable twin-motor bolt-on rear axle unit to enable hybrid all-wheel drive applications: the Agilit-e Hybrid Power Unit. Coupled with a 330V, 9 kWh Li-ion battery pack in the SRX, the system enables an all-electric range of up to 30 km (18.6

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Cadillac annual sales in China top 100,000 vehicles for the first time

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Cadillac announced that its annual sales in China surpassed 100,000 vehicles for the first time ever, helping it become among the fastest-growing luxury car brands in Cadillac’s second-largest market. Year-to-date, Cadillac has delivered over 100,000 retail sales across China, which is up 54% from the same period last year.

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GM launches Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid in China

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SAIC-GM has officially launched the newest member of the Cadillac CT6 American luxury sedan family—the CT6 Plug-In ( earlier post )—in China. Its offers 80 km (50 miles) of all-electric range and combined fuel consumption as low as 1.7 Top: The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In has adopted industry-leading Power Split technology.

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