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Entry-Level CadillacElectric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. The Optiq will be part of an ever-expanding Cadillac EV line-up of Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL and Celestiq.
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Flagship CadillacElectric SUV The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is the luxury brands flagship SUV. At first blush it would seem odd, if not mildly sadistic, to have journalists driving Cadillacs largest vehicle through the streets of San Francisco, which are known for being tight, busy and at times a bit crazy.
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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The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric vehicle uses active noise canceling across all engine speeds when the on-board gasoline-powered electric generator turns on for extended-range driving. ELR uses active noise canceling to preserve the peace and quiet delivered by the vehicle when in battery-electric mode.
2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge. Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. ELR production begins in the US in late 2013 in limited numbers, said Bob Ferguson, Cadillac global vice president.
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Executive comments suggest that Cadillac could continue to sell gasoline vehicles beyond its 2030 target date for going all-electric, reports Automotive News.
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Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles. The small electric motor and lithium ion battery provide more power and give the car a little “boost”, under heavy accelerating.
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The Flagship Cadillac EV An all-electricCadillac? Debuting in July 2022 as a 2023 model, the Lyriq continues to be the flagship for Cadillac’s EV efforts. General Motors developed the Ultium Platform to be flexible and modular, allowing for electric models of different sizes and needs to be built.
In 2005 we were editing Who Killed the Electric Car? and trying to put together the pieces behind the ridiculous decision by car makers to terminate their advanced electric car programs. Our favorite visuals of the shoot were or those Volts being manufactured on the same line as old-school gasoline guzzlers.
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seconds; delivers an all-electric range of more than 60 km (37 miles) and an all-electric top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph); and features combined fuel consumption of less than 2.0 turbocharged 4-cylinder direct-injected gasoline engine with a two-motor, 120 kW hybrid transmission; liquid-cooled 18.4 The electric motors.
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The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series. More efficient gasoline engines. GM is improving the thermodynamic efficiency of our gasoline engines using a suite of technologies, including turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation. Vehicle electrification. Earlier post.).
The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Build better products.
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Cadillac’s Subcompact SUV The 2024 Cadillac XT4 is smack dab in the heat of the subcompact premium/luxury SUV category. It is the third best-selling SUV for Cadillac, coming in behind the larger Escalade and XT5, but ahead of the XT6 and Lyriq EV. All of them outsell the Cadillac luxury sedans. Let’s take a look.
At the recent 2013 SAE World Congress, engineers from Bosch and AVL presented papers on progress in the ACCESS project, describing the design, combustion development and controls development for a resulting 4-cylinder gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine with part-load HCCI capability. Earlier post.). I4 Ecotec engine.
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V6 with cylinder deactivation available in the Cadillac CT6. Gone are the days when a gasoline engine and a transmission designed independently meet a customer’s expectations. Nearly 50% of the Global Propulsion Systems engineering workforce is involved with alternative or electrified propulsion systems.
GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. On the 40 mpg+ highway side, in addition to the Volt and Spark EV (with the Cadillac ELR coming), GM also currently has the Sonic and the Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel.
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Cadillac plans to introduce the electrical model of its Escalade full-size SUV on Aug. Cadillac didn’t proportion main points Tuesday at the manufacturing inauguration. The emblem known as the Escalade IQ “the reinvention of Cadillac’s most iconic nameplate.” 9 in Unutilized York.
Cadillac plans to introduce the electrical model of its Escalade full-size SUV on Aug. Cadillac didn’t percentage main points Tuesday at the manufacturing foundation. The logo referred to as the Escalade IQ “the reinvention of Cadillac’s most iconic nameplate.” 9 in Untouched York.
None of those were battery-electric vehicles, however. That left Honda severely behind in the global race toward long-range electric vehicles that Tesla kicked off in 2012 with its Model S. It’s the 2024 Honda Prologue, a midsize crossover utility with roughly the footprint of Honda’s midsize two-row, gasoline-powered Passport.
Executive comments suggest that Cadillac could continue to sell gasoline vehicles beyond its 2030 target date for going all-electric, reports Automotive News. Cadillac was the first of GM’s brands to be on board with its strong EV-focused vision, and announced plans to go all-EV by 2030 in 2019.
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