VP Don Butler says Cadillac prefers electric assist over full EVs

BY Gary Witzenburg

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Cadillac, AutoblogGreen Q & A, At Witz End One other interesting and timely interview I was offered at this year’s Detroit North American International Auto Show was with Don Butler, Cadillac’s enthusiastic marketing VP. Why so timely? Because it was right after Cadillac unveiled the production version of its soon-to-come (early 2014) ELR extended-range electric vehicle. Not only is this edgy two-door compact coupe even sexier-looking than Cadillac’s slick CTS coupe, it’s powered by a slightly upgraded version of the same Voltec series-hybrid system that motivates the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid. ABG…
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