Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Unveiled

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The Truth About Cars has decided to break GM’s embargo on the new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is powered by 6.0L V8 with Active Fuel Management and late-intake valve closing technology, a 300-volt nickel-metal hydride Energy Storage System (ESS) that is mated to a new electrically variable transmission with start/stop technology. It also features a regenerative braking system, a 42-volt variable-assist power steering setup, a new exhaust system and resonator and an electrically driven, 300-volt air conditioning compressor.

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid will be officially unveiled next week at the LA Auto Show.

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