Remove Aura Remove Design Remove Gasoline-Electric Remove SUV
article thumbnail

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. The Enclave was the first step in the “ renaissance of the Buick brand ” as mentioned by another designer. The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform.

GM 262
article thumbnail

GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

Green Car Congress

The two-mode design, itself originally adapted from a hybrid transmission designed by Allison for transit buses, has up to now been exclusively incorporated into rear-wheel-drive (RWD) transmissions with the intent of reducing the fuel consumption of heavier and larger passenger trucks and SUVs while preserving towing capacities.

GM 257