GM to launch Plugin Hybrid Cadillac

From GMVolt.com: There is mounting evidence GM plans to build on the success of the Chevrolet Volt and turn out various electric vehicles in the coming years. GMs CEO Dan Akerson is a big proponent of vehicular electrification and recently noted GM was already studying ways to double or triple production.
Other reports suggest GM may be planning to unveil an extended range electric crossover Chevy Amp at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

The latest report from Reuters cites anonymous GM sources who say the company is also planning to build a plug-in electric Cadillac crossover based on the SRX. This vehicle would make use of the two-mode plugin drivetrain that GM had previously been working on for the Saturn VUE which was scrapped with the brand’s demise. GM-Volt has learned non-plugin 2-mode hybrid version of the SRX is also known to be undergoing testing.

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