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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Wood fiber is being used in the cargo area floor of the GMC Envoy and Chevrolet Trail Blazer as well as in seatbacks for the Cadillac DeVille. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Report: Cadillac Converj EREV Headed for Production

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The Detroit News reported that GM has decided to produce the Cadillac Converj, an extended range electric vehicle derived from the Voltec platform. Cadillac included the Converj concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Cadillac sales have fallen 39.2 Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Tesla US Sales Up 104% While US Auto Industry Down 22%

CleanTechnica EVs

Comparing the 3rd quarter of 2021 to the 3rd quarter of 2020, US Tesla sales were up 67% while overall US auto sales were down 13%. Compared to 2019, the difference was even more stark — Tesla sales were up 104% and US auto sales were down 22%.

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$300K Cadillac Celestiq, the brand’s second EV, is generating significant interest

Electrek

Cadillac’s electric vehicles are generating significant attention, sending shockwaves through the auto industry. The company says its $300,000 Cadillac Celestiq is already starting to attract significant interest as buyers line up to get their hands on one.

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General Motors Overtakes Ford for the Number-Two EV Sales Position

The Truth About Cars

auto industry has been chasing Tesla for the top spot in EV sales, with Ford and Hyundai long locked in a battle for second place. GM currently has 13 electric models from Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC, and said it had sold more than 62,000 EVs year-to-date through the end of May. Everyone in the U.S.

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Fuel savings and emission reduction are the new themes for China’s auto industry. Its quick response eliminates the lag of many competing systems, and it allows vehicle manufacturers to replace larger engines with smaller, more efficient engines that provide better fuel economy and reduced emissions.

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2025 Cadillac's Optiq Crossover Aims For A Newer And Younger EV Crowd

InsideEVs

Plus, Elon Musk's many distractions and the auto industry's consumer protection problem.

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