Earlier this year, GM showed us the Cadillac Converj all electric concept vehicle which, at the time, had no plans of ever entering production. One thing led to another, the economy crashed, and the chances of us ever seeing the Converj dropped even lower than before.

Today however, recent reports suggest that the Converj may be seeing the light of day. According to Bob Lutz, an all electric Cadillac will give the brand a more technologically advanced image thus saving the iconic automaker.

If all goes as planned, our sources say that the Cadillac Converj could enter production as 2014. However, that’s only if the car can be properly financed and engineered. Perhaps we will see more of this vehicle at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show?

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Cadillac Converj Concept

The Cadillac Converj is 2+2 luxury coupe concept car that, if produced, will uses the lithium-ion battery technology General Motors is introducing in the 2010 Chevy Volt. The battery pack in the Converj drives the vehicle for up to 40 miles and then switches to a gas-engine generator that creates more juice. Converj’s body style fast-forwards Cadillac’s Art and Science design theme and takes it to a new, more futuristic level.

Will people flock to buy an electric Cadillac? GM hopes so. “For somebody who is a luxury buyer, but still wants to live green, still wants to do their part for energy independence and all of that, there aren’t a lot of choices out there,” said GM’s Dave Lyon. “We think this is a great opportunity for Cadillac to lead.” Actually, a number of electric cars are already available at start up companies and foreign makers, most notably the Zenn (for Zero Emission No Noise) from Canada, and the very pricey Tesla (although Tesla is working on financing to mass produce a more affordable sedan). The smaller Chevy Volt is scheduled for production in late 2010.

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