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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

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Introducing the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid



Cadillac is proud to introduce the 2009 Escalade Hybrid, the world's first fuel-saving hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV. Powered by an innovative, fuel-saving 2-Mode Hybrid system, Escalade Hybrid will deliver more than a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving - all while delivering the same distinctive style, segment-leading features and full-size capability that have made the Escalade an icon.

"No other manufacturer offers an hybrid that can seat eight luxuriously while simultaneously carrying or trailering lots of cargo comfortably" - Jim Taylor, Cadillac General Manager

 The Escalade Hybrid is available in 2WD and 4WD configurations.  All of Escalade's standard comfort and convenience features are included.  This includes an eight-inch, touch-screen navigation system that displays performance readouts of the 2-Mode Hybrid system on the screen.


Patented 2-Mode Hybrid technology
The Escalade's 2-Mode Hybrid system allows it to return exceptional fuel economy in both city and highway while delivering the capabilities of a true luxury SUV.  In city driving, this advanced hybrid power system enables the Escalade to launch and drive low speeds on electricity alone.  As additional power is demanded, the system blends output from the battery and gas engine smoothly.

 GM's patented 2-Mode Hybrid system consists of an advanced electrically variable transmission (EVT) and 300-volt nickel-metal hybrid Engergy Storage System (ESS).  These systems work in concert with the standard 6.0L V-8 Gen IV gasoline engine with Active Fuel Management (AFM) and late intake valve closing (LIVC) technology.  AFM enables the V-8 engine to seamlessly shut off half of its cylinders when less power is needed, such as during highway cruising.  This new hybrid system not only enables the Escalade Hybrid to drive low speeds on electricity alone, it also allows the 6.0L V-8 engine to operate in its more economical four-cylinder mode for longer periods.


The key to Escalade's 2-Mode hybrid system is the electric power used to propel the vehicles is generated by the hybrid system itself.  When the brakes are applied or the vehicle is coasting, the electric motors within the hybrid system create electricity that is stored in the 300-volt battery.  This stored energy is used to move the vehicle and the regenerative braking cycle is renewed.

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