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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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Hertz to Buy Cadillac Lyriqs and Chevy Silverado EVs to Bolster Electric Rental Fleet

The Truth About Cars

Car rental companies have long pledged to make the transition alongside their auto industry partners, and Hertz recently announced that it would be adding the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Silverado EV.& Automakers are going electric, which means that all the companies that rely on them will have to adapt.

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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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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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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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US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019

CleanTechnica EVs

The US auto industry is bouncing back compared to the past couple of years, but it’s still significantly below its. continued] The post US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Top Tesla Gigacasting Supplier Gets Acquired By GM!

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has jumped ahead of the auto industry in. Here’s a story from left field that we didn’t see coming! continued] The post Top Tesla Gigacasting Supplier Gets Acquired By GM! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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