Cadillac Converj
The two-door, front-wheel-drive coupe recharges in only three hours using a 240-volt outlet, the type commonly used for large electric appliances.
Awards
The Converj design has won several awards, including:
Best Concept Vehicle of 2009, Eyes On Design Awards
Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2009, North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards
Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year 2009, Southeast Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO)
Production version
In April 2009 Motor Trend reported General Motors had approved the production version of Cadillac Converj in 2011 as 2012 model year vehicle. However, GM refuted this report and stated that the Converj was "a concept vehicle undergoing a review".
An August 2009 BusinessWeek report stated that GM Vice Chairman Robert Lutz wants to see the Converj go to production, possibly as early as 2014,, and it was reported that while delivering the keynote speech at the 46th annual Northwood Auto Show Lutz "hinted that an announcement on production for the well-received Cadillac Converj concept car may be forthcoming." Reportedly the Converj was included in a Nov. 2, 2009 presentation to GM's board of directors as a car which will be put into production.