Cadillac ELR plug-in: Friendly to the environment but not to your wallet - lithium ion battery pack
NEW YORK —
250 miles away, 35 miles away.
We drove a mile from our home in North Virginia.
It is mainly a calm passage marked by an instrument.
Panel indication for 2014 Cadillac ELR plugin gas-
The hybrid coupe we're driving has moved from battery-
Only a small gasoline boost
Fed engine/generator.
I 'd rather finish the whole drive battery-only. The all-
Electric mode by lithium-
Power an ion battery pack equivalent to 157
The horsepower electric motor is a very quiet thing that provides instant acceleration. The 1. 4-liter, four-cylinder, 85-
Horsepower engine/generator-
This requires high-quality gasoline to power the motor after the battery runs out --
The noise is loud and the behavior is a bit harsh, especially when asked to change the highway lane quickly.
GM, the manufacturer of all Cadillac, needs to work on this aspect of living with ELR.
Overall, however, the car provides the perfect environment and fuel. economy sense.
At home in North Virginia, my wife Mary Anne and I rarely drive 40 miles-trip anywhere.
At ELR, we can do those local car chores for weeks without buying an ounce of gas.
It's a good deal and it's better for those who have selfless concerns about reducing mobile devices
Source of air pollution
But when faced with prices, altruism is easy to die. The all-
The price of the new Cadillac ELR is ridiculously high and it's easy to double the Chevrolet Volt with the same plugin gas-
Electric hybrid technology
That being the case, this column cannot admit that ELR is ready for prime time in the market.
The proposed retail price for Chevrolet Volt is $34,170, which makes more sense than the ELR with a base price of $75,995.
Volt and ELR are both mine.
I can't reasonably pay twice as much for ELR at all, especially if my main concern is to save fuel and reduce air pollution.
Yes, ELR is a great work.
Its style is very attractive and attracts a lot of people from Virginia to New York.
Typical comment/conversation: "Hey man, it's a sweet --looking car. What is it?
"This is the new Cadillac ELR, a plug. in gas-Electric Hybrid
You can run 37 miles by battery alone. ”“That’s sweet!
How much is it?
"Its basic price is $75,995. ”“What? Why? You joking me?
There are very few inquiring viewers who stay to listen to the federal and possible state rebate lists, which may lower the price tag for ELR.
A rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike, a hard-to-
Answer the question: "So, did you tell me that Cadillac wants to help the rich with the overburdened poor to pay for the toys?
I did not tell him that.
But of course I understand that.
I 'd rather think of ELR and Volt-
Cars like them
As a necessary step on the road to energy common sense and to reduce smogcausing mobile-
Pollution sources in the United States.
Effective technology.
It is improving steadily.
In addition to the beautiful alternative propulsion system, cars like this are increasingly using advanced electronic security technologies that can reduce traffic deaths, serious collision injuries and property losses.
For example, the ELR comes standard with OnStar emergency collision communications, on-board navigation, rear view mirrors, front collisions, and lanes-
Departure Warning System.
The car sampled for this column also comes with an optional ELR luxury package including automatic height
Blind beam control
On-site warning and rear crossing
Traffic alarm system with automatic collision preparation function and adaptive cruise control.
Experience tells me that these advanced safety technologies can save more than gasoline.
I strongly advocate adding them to as many cars as possible.
But not at the current price of Cadillac ELR.
In terms of better fuel economy, significantly reduced mobility performance, there's a lot to offer for this car
Source pollution and life
Advanced safety technology.
But what's the point if only a few people can afford it?