Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Today, a Freakonomics approach to Tesla Model S reliability data, details on the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, and why the ELR coupe was a "disappointment" for Cadillac. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt will have a few more features when it debuts this spring, but with the same price as the 2016 model. Cars are a major source.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 18, 2016

After a long and tortured development process and a short life, GM has quietly euthanized its Cadillac ELR range-extended electric luxury coupe. The derivative of the first-generation Chevrolet Volt was intended to sell at a higher price, to help recoup some of the development costs of the Voltec plug-in hybrid technology.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. In the CT6, Cadillac presents a new formula for prestige luxury. In the CT6, Cadillac presents a new formula for prestige luxury.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

The Chevrolet Volt electric car will go on sale at 13 Shanghai GM Chevrolet dealerships in eight Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. It will be priced at RMB 498,000 (about $78,000). China will be among the first global markets to offer the Volt.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2014

When the price of the 2014 Cadillac ELR range-extended luxury coupe was announced last October--it''s $75,995--the gasps and shrieking could be heard throughout the plug-in electric car world.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 10, 2014

Ask anyone interested in the Cadillac ELR to name their biggest bone of contention and they''ll say one thing: The price. At a shade under $75,000, it''s a good $40,000 more expensive than the car it''s heavily based on--the Chevrolet Volt.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2013

A Cadillac badge is only worth so much. The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric car is based on the Voltec system used in the Chevrolet Volt, but costs more than twice as much. And Consumer Reports thinks it''s just not worth it. Consumer.'

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

GM has offered one reason the Chevy Volt-based Cadillac ELR is so expensive, but it''s not the reason you might have been expecting. Priced similarly to Tesla''s Model S sedan, it''s logical to think that Cadillac may be angling for undecided cross-shoppers in the "green luxury" market.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 15, 2015

The specifications of the updated 2016 Cadillac ELR range-extended electric car were released this morning, and one big question has been answered. The luxury coupe will not use the revised Voltec powertrain that propels the new second-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt on sale later this year.

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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. 2016 Cadillac ELR.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

Now it’s trying to extend that reasoning to EVs, despite the luxury market for electric vehicles already being heavily saturated and there being strong evidence that average Americans are being priced out of the new-car market entirely. The Cadillac ELR was too weird and came via a marketing campaign that rubbed everyone the wrong way.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

GM announced that late in 2016 it will add a fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Volts designed to drive autonomously within its renovated Warren Technical Center campus. GM employees will reserve a Volt using a car-sharing app, then select a destination. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. Let’s Drive NYC.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 27, 2015

When it was unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, the Cadillac Converj concept was widely lauded for its looks. That was likely the last time the car that became the Cadillac ELR range-extended electric luxury coupe won any praise.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Luxury carmaker Cadillac is to launch its first ‘range-extended’ plug-in hybrid, the ELR which will launch in selected US cities from January. Essentially an upmarket version of the Chevrolet Volt, the model will be priced from $75,995 and qualify for federal tax credits worth up to $7,500, design[.]. Hybrid cars'

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2024

Pricing and Availability The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST hits dealers this month (May 2024) and comes in one trim level, the Launch Edition, so all you need to do is pick a color. Chevrolet says as early as late 2024 there will be lower priced Silverado EVs, but expect them to have a shorter driving range.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 29, 2022

Most of the brands they compete with are brands with heritage and prestige that people already connect with; BMW, Mercedes, and even Cadillac have the allure of old money. With a starting price of $80,920, how does the Genesis G80 compare to other luxury/performance electric sedans? Not as well as one would hope.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2011

GM plans to launch a new hatchback and a multi-purpose vehicle—essentially a small minivan—likely in 2012 and 2013, Akerson told reporters.The automaker also will likely launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Cadillac SRX crossover, he said.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 23, 2007

F or those who think that GM is not serious about its new PHEV , the Volt , here is a piece that makes you think they are: The Volt To Be Lutz's Legacy May 21, 2007 So, I heard General Motors’ Bob Lutz on National Public Radio’s “Wait. The Volt is the plug-in hybrid car GM showed at last January’s Detroit Auto Show.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

The Spark EV battery is built on a dedicated production line at Brownstown, which also manufactures complete battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt, Opel Ampera and Cadillac ELR. Priced at $19,995 with full federal incentives, Spark EV is currently on sale in California and Oregon.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The Cadillac brand may be one of the most inspirational in motoring history, but its latest model promises to follow in the footsteps of a much more modern icon. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars general motors Bob Lutz Cadillac Cadillac Converj Chevrolet Volt Chevy Volt range extended vehicle Voltec platform.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2016

In Chicago, the Maven City car sharing program is now in operation, with pricing starting at $8 an hour including insurance and fuel. When Maven City members reserve their choice of available Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick vehicles, they have the option of having the vehicle hand-delivered to them. and Chicago.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Electric Vehicle PR Is Driving Up the Stock Price. These announcements and PR efforts are fundamentally about GM’s long-term future but they have clearly paid off in the short term as GM’s stock price has increased 55.3% But GM also had the number 2 (Bolt EV – 23,297) and number 5 (Volt – 20,349) best-selling EVs.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

350 kW, 800-volt DC charging capability. Pricing and Availability. The Work Truck (WT) model will be first with an estimated price of $40,000. In the fall of 2023 the RST model will be available with an estimated price of $105,000. Sometime in 2024 expect to see various models with pricing of $50,000 and up.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Look for the 2022 BMW iX M60 to be at dealers by June 2022 with a starting price of $106,095, which includes the mandatory destination fee. The Ford Bronco Everglades is also targeted to be in dealers in June 2022, with ordering currently open and a starting price of $54,500, including the destination fee. With 437 hp and 583 lb.-ft.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

That might be time-consuming and painful on a road trip; good thing it has a fast 800-volt electrical architecture that allows a 10-80% charge in as little as 18 minutes, reaching a peak 240 kw. Realistically, in my wintry driving mix, it seemed this car was comfortable going 185 miles at a time.

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 18, 2010

It's official, the Cadillac Converj is to be the second extended-range electric vehicle after the Volt. Commonly dubbed a "fast charge," Level III is higher voltage and a considerable investment, around $60,000 (including installation) for their 480-volt, 125-amp offering. By 2013 they intend to make 30,000 units annually.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2009

SGM will eventually make this telematics service available on its full portfolio of products, beginning with Cadillac, then Buick and finally Chevrolet. Additional information regarding OnStar vehicle availability and pricing in China will be announced later this year. This marks OnStar’s first venture outside of North America.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Once Tesla started selling the Model S in 2012, EVs became high-tech accessories, signifying drivers’ cutting-edge status as owners of the latest and coolest automotive technology (something the Nissan LEAF or Chevy Volt struggled to convey). Ditto the smaller H3, priced to be the sales leader. The 34-month project.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Plug often for the best results A dual voltage charging cable is included that can fully charge with a common 120 volt household outlet in eight hours. With a 240 volt Level 2 charger (at a maximum of 3.6 Impressive under the skin, too Pricing The 2023 XC60 Recharge comes in five trims. Photos by John Faulkner and Volvo. [

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2009

GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The company also held the European premiere of the Cadillac SRX. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 Safety, Warranty and Pricing. of torque through EQ Boost.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2008

As stated at the opening press conference by Austin's Mayor Will Wynn in January, 2006, “ Plug-in hybrids represent a real near-term solution to America’s over-reliance on foreign oil imports and energy prices that escalate the cost of everything and threaten the very economic life of our nation,” “The technology exists today ,” Wynn says.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First was to introduce the second generation Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car (which gets tossed in with plug-in hybrids even though its system really takes a different approach). Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. They have done two major things to deserve the attention they’re getting.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

These European designs are perfectly good EVs, although their limited battery range and high price compared to the gasoline versions are major drawbacks. Good examples of all-new electric cars are the Nissan Leaf battery-electric and the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid , which both debuted in 2010 as 2011 models.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

previously announced The New GM will: Focus on four core brands in the US—Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC—with fewer nameplates and a more competitive level of marketing support per brand. The luxury midsize Cadillac SRX crossover and CTS Sport Wagon. The Chevy Volt. Close: 31 Dec 2009. Jacksonville, Fla. Close: 31 Dec 2009.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Utilizing the car’s 700-volt charging system and the onboard 19.5 While the Lucid Air Touring will compete against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Genesis, Audi, BMW and Cadillac, it has a strong case for those looking for a luxury electric sedan with the best efficiency and driving range.

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