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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

Charged EVs

It’s a truck, specifically the Escalade SUV, the gussied-up, very successful ultra-luxury version of the Chevy Suburban. Almost 19 feet long, almost 3 tons in curb weight, the Escalade ESV (most often in black) is a staple of affluent driveways and high-end car services across the country. Limiting factor: battery supply.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

In addition, using smaller batteries would allow more EVs to be built, and potentially relieve pressure on the battery supply chain. Ford’s cheapest F-150 Lightning Pro is now $57,869 compared to $41,769 a year ago due to what Ford says are “ongoing supply chain constraints, rising material costs and other market factors.”

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