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WR TV: 2014 Cadillac ELR
General Motors takes their Voltec plug-in hybrid technology – first seen in the Chevrolet Volt – upmarket with the Cadillac ELR coupe. With a full driving range of 340 miles between its 16.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack and 1.4-liter,gas-powered generator (or 37 miles on electricity only), the ELR offers an alternative to premium all-electric offerings like the Tesla Model S to buyers who’re concerned about range limitations and charging times.
Chevrolet Volt Drops Significantly In Price
With lower-cost options entering the electric vehicle market, General Motors has slashed $5000 off the price of the Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric vehicle. The 2014 Volt will have a lowered MSRP of $34,995 (including destination charges). Factor in the $7500 tax credit, and the Volt’s entry price sinks to $27,495—which is a lot easier of a pill to swallow.
Detroit 2013: Cadillac Teases ELR Ahead Of Debut
Cadillac has begun the slow strip tease ahead of the January 15 reveal of the ELR extended-range EV at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.
Driven: 2012 Buick LaCrosse and Regal eAssist
eAssist is what’s called a mild hybrid system. In a traditional hybrid, like the Toyota Prius, both the electric motor and gas engine drive the wheels, drawing power/fuel from an onboard battery pack and a tank of gas, respectively. In a mild hybrid like the LaCrosse or Regal eAssist, the electric motor is simply there to supplement the gas engine under hard acceleration or at high speeds.
Quick Drive: 2012 Chevrolet Volt
I’m always impressed by the smoothness in the Chevy Volt’s ride. It feels like it glides across the surface of the road, but in a way that doesn’t feel floaty or unstable. The smoothness of the power delivery compounds this sensation, and anyone I’ve had in the car with me has made mention of it. For reference, another car that offers a remarkable gliding sensation would be the Hyundai Sonata Turbo.
Caddy Gets A Volt: Production Cadillac ELR Announced
Drawing inspiration from its Converj concept car (pictured), Cadillac has announced that it will be moving forward on a production version of a range-extended electric vehicle dubbed the ELR.
Chevrolet, Mitsubishi Launching Solar-Powered EV Charge Stations
Chevrolet and Mitsubishi have announced plans to install solar-powered charging stations for the Chevrolet Volt and forthcoming Mitsubishi i.
Driven: 2011 Chevrolet Volt
The Volt is, first and foremost, a properly enjoyable car to drive. Ignore the on-board readouts and your fuel economy, and the Volt will happily dust other cars away from the lights, thanks to the 273 pound-feet of torque generated by its electric motor. This instant-on torque gives the Volt a feeling of immediacy that might be unfamiliar to the owner of a conventional car.
Backseat Driver: 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Another new style of review we’re rolling out at Winding Road takes the focus off the driver, and gives the megaphone to our passengers. In “Backseat Driver,” we bring another person along for the ride, ask them a few basic questions, and see what kind of quick, real-world impressions we get.
Finalists For North American Car And Truck Of The Year
The organizers of the North American Car And Truck Of The Year Awards have announced the three finalists for each category. The winners will be announced in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Ward’s Releases List Of Top Ten Engines
Ward’s Auto has released their list of the top 10 engines of the 2011 model year. Well, top nine engines to be entirely specific.
Blog: Chevrolet Volt—Enthusiast Driver’s Car?
Reading the comments on our Tesla drive, and about the Volt’s roughly $32,500 pricing (after subtracting the $7500 federal incentive), got me to thinking that we may misunderstand the Volt and other battery-powered cars. I haven’t driven the Volt, so only time will tell, but here’s the logic.
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