The four-passenger Converj concept is intended to show how GM’s revolutionary electric propulsion technology – called Voltec – can power a luxury coupe. The technology enables up to 40 miles of gas- and emissions-free electric driving with extended-range capability of hundreds of miles.
The Cadillac Converj’s Voltec electric propulsion system is made up of a 16-kWh, T-shaped battery, an electric drive unit, and a four-cylinder engine-generator. It uses electricity as its primary source to drive the car.
A thermally managed battery pack contains more than 220 lithium-ion cells that provide the primary power to drive the Converj electrically up to 40 miles without using fuel or producing tailpipe emissions. The battery is integrated into the Converj’s chassis and stores electricity from the grid when the vehicle is plugged in. It takes less than three hours to recharge the battery at 240V, or about eight hours from a 120V outlet.
When the battery’s energy is low, the Converj seamlessly switches to extended-range mode. During this secondary level of operation, electricity needed to power the vehicle is created on-board by a flex-fuel-powered engine that operates much like a home generator to create electricity. The engine-generator ensures a constant supply of power for hundreds of miles until the car is refueled or plugged in to recharge the battery. This extended-range mode eliminates the range anxiety that comes with driving pure electric vehicles that offer no backup power when the battery charge is low.
Whether in electric or extended-range mode, the Converj is propelled all the time by an electric drive unit. It converts electrical energy from the battery or the engine-generator into mechanical energy to drive the front wheels. It also delivers 273 lb.-ft. (370 Nm) of instant torque, for a quick launch, and 120 kW of power. The top speed is 100 mph.
There is no compromise in vehicle performance in either mode of operation. To enhance the ride feel, the Converj also features GM’s Magnetic Ride Control; and for even greater efficiency, energy during braking is captured and stored in the battery.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
| Vehicle type: | 2-door, front-wheel-drive 2+2 coupe |
| Category: | extended-range electric vehicle |
| Chassis: | independent McPherson struts, front magnetic ride, compound crank twist axle rear, four-wheel disc brakes, full regenerative brakes to maximize energy capture, electric power-assist steering |
| Seating capacity: | four |
Performance
| Top speed (mph / km/h): | 100 / 161 |
| EV range, city and highway (miles): | Up to 40, based on EPA cycle |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 108 / 2742 |
| Length (in / mm): | 182 / 4620 |
| Width (in / mm): | 74 / 1883 |
| Height (in / mm): | 55 / 1386 |
Battery system
| Type: | lithium-ion (w/ liquid-controlled thermal management system) |
| Energy (kWh): | 16 |
| Charge time: | Less than 3 hours at 240V/8 hours at 120V |
Electric drive unit
| Power (kW): | 120 |
| Torque (lb-f t / Nm): | 273 / 370 |
Exterior
| Tire size: | specially developed low rolling resistance tires on 21- and 22-inch forged aluminum wheels |
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