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Details on GM’s new efficient top-end 8-speed automatic

Green Car Congress

EcoTec3 V-8 (L86) ( earlier post ), and on the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. The resultant on-axis transmission architecture utilizes a squashed torque converter; an off-axis pump; and four close-coupled gearsets. Unique clutch and torque converter specifications matched to the torque capacity of the Stingray’s LT1 6.2L

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Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview

Clean Fleet Report

This means the massively popular Escalade will be gone or reengineered, as well as the CT4 and CT5 sedans, and all the XT SUV models. The Lyriq has been designed to continue the bold and sophisticated style of Cadillac with the Escalade owner specifically in mind. Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Reaching the Lyriq Buyer.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq

Clean Fleet Report

Additional charging is through Cadillac’s variable Regen on Demand regenerative braking system that converts kinetic energy into electricity when braking or coasting. The Audi E-Tron starts at $67,000, the Jaguar i-Pace at $70,000, the Porsche Taycan at $83,000, and the Tesla Model X at $90,000. Observations: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Think has even shown a convertible prototype. As far as quick, Id give my left nut to own a Wrightspeed EV, so I could (quietly) blow the doors off Porsches and Ferraris. Creature comforts include air conditioning, power steering, sunroof, and electric windows and mirrors.