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Andrew J. HawkinsJan 30, 2024

Will GM take my advice and bring back the Chevy Volt?

It sounds promising, after GM CEO Mary Barra said in an earnings call this morning that the automaker would be bringing back plug-in hybrids.

Our forward plans include bringing our plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America.

Is she responding to the influential GM dealers who urged the company to get back into hybrids after EV sales growth slowed? Or is she an avid Verge reader who loves a convincing blog post written by a handsome editor? I’ll let you decide.

GM should just bring back the Chevy Volt

Andrew J. Hawkins

Jan 29

Jess WeatherbedJan 30, 2024

General Motors is struggling to shift its EVs.

The company has taken a $1.6 billion hit related to unsold electric vehicles as growth across the EV market continues to slow. EV sales reached $2.1 billion in GM’s fourth quarter, up from the $2.0 billion reported last year.

The appeal for GM’s EV offerings is so low that some dealers are even pushing the automotive giant to get back into the hybrid market.

G.M. Profits Hurt by Unsold Electric Vehicles and Strike

[The New York Times]