The Cadillac Converj - the highly-anticipated electric concept car - was revealed by the luxury brand today at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. Detroit played host to the event, and snapping cameras from all over the world captured the breath-taking vehicle as it made it’s way to the show floor (FLOOR PHOTOS).
Cadillac has released new details of the concept. It has a top speed of 100 mph, delivers 273 lb ft of instant torque, and switches to extended-range mode seamlessly when it can’t run on pure electric charge. However, this shouldn’t happen during most people’s commutes - the Converj has a range of 40 miles on pure electric power.
What's Driving This Trend
- Electric Luxury Cars
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury vehicle market by creating electric cars with long range and high speeds.
- Extended-range Vehicles
- Development of extended-range vehicles that switch seamlessly between pure electric power and gas power for improved efficiency.
- Concept Cars
- Innovation in concept cars for auto shows to showcase new technology and gauge public interest in advanced features.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- Opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry by creating luxury electric cars with extended range and high speeds.
- Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
- Advancements in electric vehicle manufacturing technology to improve range and speed capabilities for luxury vehicles.
- Auto Shows
- Innovation and new technologies in concept cars for auto shows to gain public interest and feedback.
