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Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extendedrangeelectric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. The ELR EREV powertrain combines a drive motor (117-135 kW); a generatormotor (55 kW) and a 1.4L 2014 Cadillac ELR Click to enlarge.
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