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General Motors of the United States announced that it will reintroduce hybrid vehicles to the U.S. market by 2027. This comes amid rising gasoline prices and slowing electric vehicle sales, as hybrid vehicle sales have been steadily increasing.
Mike Anderson stated in an interview with CNBC on the 5th (local time) that hybrid vehicles are included in the company’s strategy. Anderson explained, “We do not ignore the voices of our customers,” adding, “We have identified what they want and wish to provide it as quickly as possible.”
Since halting production of the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid and Volt in 2019, General Motors has focused on producing internal combustion engine vehicles and pure electric vehicles. Currently, the only hybrid vehicle sold in the North American market is the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. With sluggish demand for electric vehicles and growing interest in hybrid models, General Motors has recognized the need for a wider range of hybrid options available to consumers.
While Anderson emphasized that pure electric vehicles remain the long-term goal, he noted that various technologies will be applied along the way. Although specific launch schedules were not disclosed, General Motors previously stated that it is developing a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain targeting 2024 to 2027.
According to local reports, General Motors plans to add plug-in hybrid models capable of traveling more than 70 miles (approximately 113 km) on electric power alone to its major vehicle lines between late 2027 and early 2028. In particular, the Chevrolet Equinox Plug-in Hybrid and the Chevrolet Silverado Plug-in Hybrid are cited as leading candidates.
On this day, General Motors’ reaffirmation of its policy to introduce hybrid vehicles led to a slight rise in its stock price.
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