article thumbnail

General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids

The Truth About Cars

Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. General Motors already delivered the Chevrolet Bolt, with the model becoming one of the first affordable EVs offering real utility to customers.

article thumbnail

Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview

Clean Fleet Report

Cadillac has tried electrifying cars before. First was the short-lived, 2014-2016, very cool looking ELR plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Based on the Chevrolet Volt platform and technology, the ELR coupe was ahead of its time for the traditional Cadillac buyer, which was too bad. Driving Cadillac into the future.

Cadillac 102
article thumbnail

Cadillac PHEV targeting driving dynamics

Green Car Congress

he 2014 Cadillac ELR''s advanced suspension and steering technologies provide the responsive dynamics Click to enlarge. General Motors’ exclusive Z-link design is a refinement of that technology, and is applied on a number of vehicles, including the Buick Verano and the Chevrolet Cruze.). This helps reduce driver fatigue.

Cadillac 239
article thumbnail

Cadillac announces CT6 plug-in hybrid for China

Green Car Congress

Cadillac will add a Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) propulsion system to its upcoming range-topping CT6 sedan, to be manufactured at the new Shanghai GM Cadillac plant, Pudong Jinqiao, China. The new PHEV version of the CT6 will be capable of greater than 60 km (32.4 —Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen.

Cadillac 150
article thumbnail

GM launches Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid in China

Green Car Congress

SAIC-GM has officially launched the newest member of the Cadillac CT6 American luxury sedan family—the CT6 Plug-In ( earlier post )—in China. Top: The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In has adopted industry-leading Power Split technology. Top: The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In has adopted industry-leading Power Split technology.

Cadillac 150
article thumbnail

GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

Green Car Congress

We have a PHEV system that has incredible efficiency, but it is also one of the highest performing vehicles on the road with extraordinarily connected feel to it. The CT6 PHEV powertrain combines a 198 kW (266 hp) 2.0L The CT6 PHEV powertrain combines a 198 kW (266 hp) 2.0L The electric motors. L/100 km (117.7

Cadillac 150
article thumbnail

New Buick, BMW PHEVs for China

Green Car Congress

Leveraging GM’s proven EREV technology as shown in the Chevy Volt and the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, the Velite 5 also offers advanced connectivity and safety technologies. The system has a double high-performance, permanent-magnet electric motor drive unit. Earlier in March, BMW-Brilliance introduced the new BMW X1 xDrive 25Le.

Buick 186