Cadillac Extended Range Gasoline-Electric Technology 
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 15, 2013
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. gasoline-powered range-extender generator. Earlier post.) V-6 in the SRX.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 11, 2013
Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. With an all-electric range of about 35 highway miles (56 km), and a total range in excess of 300 miles (482 km), the ELR offers fuel economy of 82 MPGe, Cadillac estimates.
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OCTOBER 17, 2013
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.
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JANUARY 12, 2010
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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JULY 25, 2013
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 technology is targeted for individuals who want a large sedan with compact car fuel economy, Fletcher said.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 15, 2015
Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). 2016 Cadillac ELR.
Green Car Congress
MAY 14, 2014
General Motors will bring all its electric vehicle battery pack building capabilities in-house with production of battery systems for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV at its expanded battery assembly plant in Brownstown, Mich. Range will remain at an EPA-rated 82 miles (132 km) and MPGe will remain at 119 (equivalent to 2.0
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