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GM Unveils New Cadillac Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept; “Voltec” Platform
11 January 2009
GM unveiled another extended range electric vehicle concept—the Cadillac Converj Concept—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The four-passenger Converj concept is intended to show how GM’s extended range electric propulsion technology—which the company now calls “Voltec”—can power a luxury coupe. The Converj offers up to 40 miles of all-electric driving.
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| The Cadillac Converj Concept. Click to enlarge. |
Like the Chevrolet Volt, the Cadillac Converj’s Voltec electric propulsion system comprises a 16-kWh, T-shaped lithium-ion battery, an electric drive unit, and a four-cylinder engine-generator. It uses electricity as its primary source to drive the car.
A liquid-cooled battery pack contains more than 220 lithium-ion cells. Recharge time is less than 3 hours at 240V, or about 8 hours from a 120V outlet.
The front wheel electric drive unit delivers 120 kW of power, and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque. Top speed is 100 mph.
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Okay. Big deal. It looks nice. It's another step toward electrification of transport. But can't we get back to the bailout discussions?
Posted by: Reel$$ | January 12, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Looks like some genius figured out that no one is going to pay $40,000 for an hybrid with a Chevrolet label.
Posted by: dursun | January 12, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Let's see...
2010 Plug In Prius = 7 mile AER
2010 Honda Insight = 0 mile AER
2010 Volt Hybrid = 40 mile AER
Do I really want to quit petroleum or just pay lip service?
Volt MSRP $37,000. less $7,500 tax credit, dealer incentives and GMAC financing would bring the total around $28,000.00 - a sweet spot and reasonable for a vehicle that 80% consumers would not have to purchase a drop of gasoline for.
Things are looking good.
Posted by: sulleny | January 12, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Volt at $28,000? In the realm of possibility I suppose, but I'll believe it when I see it.
Posted by: Will S | January 14, 2009 at 07:08 AM