Cadillac ELR

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Cadillac ELR

2014 Cadillac ELR
Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
Production 2013–[1]
Model years 2014–
Assembly United States: Detroit, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly)[2]
Designer
  • Exterior: Tim Kozub
  • Interior: Keith Fisher
[3]
Body and chassis
Class Compact car[2]
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout FF (Front engine, front-wheel drive)[2]
Platform GM Delta II / GM Voltec
Related
Powertrain
Engine 1398 cc EcoFLEX LUU I4 (gasoline)[2]
Transmission CVT Voltec 4ET50 multi-mode electric transaxle[2]
Hybrid drivetrain Series hybrid[4]
Battery 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery[2]
Range more than 300 miles (480 km)[2]
Electric range about 35 miles (56 km)[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,695 mm (106.1 in)[2]
Length 4,724 mm (186.0 in)[2]
Width 1,847 mm (72.7 in)[2]
Height 1,420 mm (55.9 in)[2]
Curb weight 1,846 kg (4,070 lb)[2]

The Cadillac ELR is a luxury plug-in hybrid compact coupé developed and manufactured by General Motors.[5] The ELR powertrain is a re-tuned version of the propulsion system used in the Chevrolet Volt. The ELR's 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of about 35 miles (56 km) and a top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h).[2] Deliveries to retail customers in the United States began in December 2013.[6]

General Motors debuted the concept car that would become the ELR, the Cadillac Converj, at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, and the production version of the car, the ELR, was unveiled four years later at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.[7][8]

Development

The Cadillac Converj concept debuted in January, 2009 at the North American International Auto Show.
The Cadillac Converj concept viewed from the rear

General Motors debuted the Cadillac Converj concept, the car that would eventually become the 2014 Cadillac ELR, in January, 2009 at the North American International Auto Show.[9]

In April 2009 Motor Trend reported that General Motors had approved the production version of Cadillac Converj in 2011 as 2012 model year vehicle.[10] However, GM refuted this report and stated that the Converj was "a concept vehicle undergoing a review".[11] An August 2009 BusinessWeek report stated that GM Vice Chairman Robert Lutz wanted to see the Converj go to production, possibly as early as 2014,[12] and it was reported that while delivering the keynote speech at the 46th annual Northwood Auto Show Lutz "hinted that an announcement on production for the well-received Cadillac Converj concept car may be forthcoming."[13] At the 2010 North American International Auto Show, Lutz told the Society of Automotive Analysts “The Cadillac Converj is cleared for production,” but that "It won’t be next year or the year after that.”[14] Despite these statements, in March 2010, Bloomberg BusinessWeek reported that GM decided to end work on the Converj, because the Converj "couldn’t have enough amenities and electric range to be compelling to buyers and produce a profit".[15]

General Motors reversed its decision to cancel the project in August 2011 and announced that the Converj concept would go into production as the Cadillac ELR at a price less than the US$57,400 Tesla Model S, but did not provide details on performance or timing. General Motors stated that the ELR would be about the same size as the Chevrolet Volt and produced in the same facility.[16][17] Within the framework of GM's vehicle electrification strategy,[18] the Cadillac ELR is after the Chevrolet Volt EREV and Spark EV the third electrically-powered passenger car by General Motors in the U.S. since the EV1 was discontinued: In contrast to pure battery EV protagonists, like e.g. Tesla Motors, GM focuses for the long-range application on extended-range EV technology.

General Motors began testing ELR prototypes in mid-2012.[19][20] The production version was unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.[8]

Specifications

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu discusses the features of the 2014 Cadillac ELR exhibited at the 2013 Washington Auto Show.
Shipping to dealers of the 2014 Cadillac ELR began in late December 2013.

The ELR is built upon the GM Delta II platform and incorporates a version of the Voltec propulsion system used in the Chevrolet Volt. The Voltec propulsion system includes a 119-135 kilowatt electric motor, a four-cylinder engine-generator and a 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. GM estimates the ELR has an all-electric range of 35 miles (56 km), a total range of over 300 mi (480 km) and a top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h). The ELR recharges in about 12 hours from a 120-volt outlet and 4.5 hours from a 240-volt outlet.[2][21]

On November 15th, 2013, Cadillac released full specifications for the 2014 Cadillac ELR. Most notable is the acceleration from 0-60mph in 7.8 seconds in range extending mode. Some specifications were updated. The new top speed is stated as 106 mph (171 km/h), and Cadillac says the ELR has an all-electric range of 37 miles (60 km) and a total range of 345 mi (555 km). Charging times were also updated to 12.5-18 hours using the 120-volt travel charger, and about 5 hours using a 240-volt charging station.[22]

Production and sales

In October 2012, General Motors announced that the ELR would be assembled at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant, where the similar Chevrolet Volt, Opel Ampera, and Holden Volt are also assembled. The addition of the ELR to the plant represents an additional US$35 million investment, bringing the total product investment at the plant to US$561 million since December 2009.

General Motors began assembly of pre-production vehicles to be used for testing in late May 2013. Production of vehicles destined for retail customers began in December 2013.[1][23] Shipping to dealerships from the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly began on 20 December 2013,[24] and even though retail deliveries were scheduled to begin in January 2014, the first 6 units were delivered in December 2013.[6] The 2014 ELR has a base price of US$75,995, which includes a US$995 destination charge but excludes any applicable government incentives.[23][25]

Although a timeline has not been specified, GM plans to expand ELR distribution to global markets including China and Europe.[26]

Awards and recognition

In 2009, the Converj concept was awarded "Best Concept Vehicle" in the Eyes on Design Awards, "Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2009" in the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards and "Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year" by the Southeast Automotive Media Organization.[27][28][29]

In 2012, Green Car Journal selected the ELR as one of the five finalists in the Green Car Vision Awards.[30]

In 2013, the ELR was awarded "Best Production Vehicle" in the Eyes on Design Awards.[31]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ross, Jeffrey N. (2013-05-30). "First Cadillac ELR Rolls Off the Line". Autoblog. AOL. Archived from the original on 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2013-05-30. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 "2014 Cadillac ELR Specifications". Cadillac News. General Motors Company. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2031-09-17. "EPA vehicle class: Compact car" 
  3. ↑ "Design Powers 2014 Cadillac ELR" (Press release). Detroit, Michigan: General Motors Company. 2013-01-15. Archived from the original on 2013-09-18. Retrieved 2013-09-18. "“When we introduced the Converj in 2009, we knew any production model would need to advance the concept yet retain the distinctive design language and styling that were so well received,” said Tim Kozub, ELR exterior design manager." 
  4. ↑ Miller, Michael A.; Holmes, Alan G.; Conlon, Brendan M.; Savagian, Peter J. (2011-04-12). "The GM "Voltec" 4ET50 Multi-Mode Electric Transaxle". SAE International - Technical Papers (SAE International). doi:10.4271/2011-01-0887. Retrieved 2011-10-30. 
  5. ↑ "Cadillac Converj To Include GM's Volt Plug-In Technology". Autoweek. Crain Communications. 2010-01-10. ISSN 0192-9674. Archived from the original on 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2013-10-11. "General Motors Co. will produce the Cadillac Converj plug-in concept car introduced at last year's Detroit auto show, Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said." 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jay Cole (2014-01-03). "Cadillac ELR Arrives Early, Manages To Sell 6 Copies In December". InsideEvs.com. Retrieved 2014-01-03. 
  7. ↑ "Cadillac Converj Extended-Range Electric Vehicle". GM-Volt.com. GM-Volt.com. Retrieved 2012-01-02. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Miersma, Seyth (2013-01-15). "2014 Cadillac ELR Is Making Green Sexy in Detroit". Autoblog. AOL. Retrieved 2013-01-15. 
  9. ↑ Johnson, Eric (01 2009). "Cadillac Converj Concept". Car and Driver. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2013-10-11. "...GM rolled out this gorgeous 2+2 coupe concept at the Detroit auto show. Essentially a Chevrolet Volt sedan underneath, the Cadillac Converj makes that car, no uggo itself, look like a toaster oven in comparison." 
  10. ↑ Mick, Jason (2009-04-15). "Report: Production of Cadillac Converj Approved". DailyTech. DailyTech. Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  11. ↑ Abuelsamid, Sam (2009-04-15). "Cadillac Converj Reportedly Approved for Production". Autoblog Green. AOL. Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  12. ↑ Welch, David (2009-08-21). "At GM, Dreams of an Electric Cadillac". Bloomberg BusinessWeek (Bloomberg L.P.). Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  13. ↑ Doerr, Erich T. (2009-10-03). "Lutz Sings Praises, Quality of 'New' GM's New Auto Line". Midland Daily News (Midland Daily News). Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  14. ↑ "GM to Produce Cadillac Converj Electric Vehicle, Lutz Says". Bloomberg BusinessWeek (Bloomberg L.P.). 2010-01-10. Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  15. ↑ Welch, David (2010-03-01). "GM Said to Drop Volt-Based Cadillac to Focus on Plug-In Hybrids". Bloomberg BusinessWeek (Bloomberg L.P.). Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  16. ↑ "Cadillac Converj Extended Range EV Concept Officially Headed for Production". Green Car Congress. BioAge Group. 2011-08-17. Retrieved 2011-08-17. 
  17. ↑ Trudell, Craig; Welch, David (2011-08-17). "GM Plans to Build Plug-In Cadillac ELR That’s Similar to Chevrolet Volt". Bloomberg BusinessWeek (Bloomberg L.P.). Archived from the original on 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2011-08-17. 
  18. ↑ Brinkman, Norman; Eberle, Ulrich; Formanski, Volker; Grebe, Uwe-Dieter; Matthe, Roland (2012-04-15). "Vehicle Electrification - Quo Vadis". VDI. Retrieved 2013-04-27. 
  19. ↑ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2012-06-28). "New Details on Cadillac ELR Extended-Range Electric Car". Motor Authority. Motor Authority. Retrieved 2012-09-30. 
  20. ↑ Ernst, Kurt (2012-09-06). "2014 Cadillac ELR Spy Shots". Motor Authority. Motor Authority. Retrieved 2012-09-30. 
  21. ↑ "GM to Buy Lithium-Ion Batteries for the Chevy Volt from LG Chem". U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. United States Department of Energy. 2009-01-14. Archived from the original on 201-10-11. Retrieved 2031-10-11. "The two-door, front-wheel-drive coupe recharges in eight hours using a standard 120-volt outlet, or in only three hours using a 240-volt outlet, the type commonly used for large electric appliances." 
  22. ↑ Mike Szostech. "Cadillac ELR Specs". My Electric Car Forums. Retrieved 21 November 2013. 
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Burden, Melissa (2013-10-11). "GM Prices Cadillac ELR Plug-In Coupe at $75,995". The Detroit News (The Detroit News). ISSN 1055-2715. Archived from the original on 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2013-10-11. "Production on the luxury coupe at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant is expected to begin in December and it should hit dealer lots nationally in early January, said Cadillac spokesman David Caldwell." 
  24. ↑ GM Press Release (2013-12-20). "Cadillac Begins Delivery of ELR Luxury Sport Coupe Electric Hybrid". EV World. Retrieved 2013-12-31. 
  25. ↑ "Cadillac ELR Sales to Begin in January" (Press release). Detroit, Michigan: General Motors Company. 2013-10-11. Archived from the original on 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2013-10-11. "...the 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. Upon IRS certification of an anticipated federal tax credit, purchasers may be eligible for a tax credit from $0 to $7,500 depending on individual tax liability." 
  26. ↑ Szostech, Michael. "2014 Cadillac ELR Unveiled in Detroit". My Electric Car Forums. My Electric Car Forums. Retrieved 2013-01-15. 
  27. ↑ Maynard, Shawn (2010). "Cadillac Converj Named Best Concept Vehicle of 2009 Detroit Show". Automobile.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-17. Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  28. ↑ Blanco, Sebastian (2009-06-24). "Fisker Karma Sunset, Converj, BlueSport Roadster win Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards". Autoblog Green. AOL. Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  29. ↑ Biel, John (2009-07-01). "Converj "Emerjes" as Top Concept Vehicle". How Stuff Works ConsumerGuide Automotive. Publications International. Archived from the original on 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  30. ↑ King, Danny (2012-01-13). "Tesla Model S, BMW i3 Among 2012 Green Car Vision Finalists". Autoblog Green. AOL. Retrieved 2012-01-13. 
  31. ↑ Patton, Phil (2013-01-16). "Cadillac, Ford, Nissan and Lutz Win Design Awards". The New York Times (The New York Times Company). Wheels. ISSN 0362-4331. OCLC 1645522. Archived from the original on 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2013-10-11. "For best production vehicle, Cadillac’s Volt-based extended range electric ELR beat out the Corvette Stingray." 
  • Leno, Jay (Host); Saucedo, Frank (Guest) (2013-06-17). "2014 Cadillac ELR". Jay Leno's Garage (Web video) (Burbank, California: NBC Studio). Retrieved 2013-11-08. 

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