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2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge. Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extendedrangeelectric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. gasoline-powered range-extender generator. Earlier post.) V-6 in the SRX.
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