CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Cadillac Getting Huge Brand Boost From Its EVs
Key Takeaway
The rapid electrification of vehicle fleets, exemplified by Cadillac's strong EV sales, signals a significant and growing demand for electricity, impacting grid planning, generation needs, and infrastructure investment for all power market participants.
AI Summary
- •Cadillac's EV sales reached nearly 40% of its total sales in a peak quarter and 27% in Q2, indicating rapid consumer adoption of electric vehicles.
- •This trend signifies a substantial and growing electricity demand from the transportation sector, requiring increased generation capacity and grid infrastructure investment.
- •IPPs and developers should anticipate rising demand for new generation (especially renewables and storage) and charging infrastructure. Large power consumers should factor increasing grid load and potential peak demand shifts into their energy procurement and infrastructure planning.
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Article Content
As I’ve been reporting for a while, Cadillac has become one of the real leaders in electrification among legacy automakers. At its peak last quarter, nearly 40% of its sales came from electric vehicles. Even before that peak quarter, nearly 27% of Cadillac’s sales in Q2 were electrics. So, while ... [continued] The post Cadillac Getting Huge Brand Boost From Its EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica .