GM Reverses All-In EV Strategy to Bring Back Plug-In Hybrids::The EV craze is butting up against limited demand, and it’s forcing General Motors to bring back hybrids in an almost total about-face.

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    10 months ago

    It’s notable that their smallest EV (Bolt) is their best selling EV, yet GM keeps focusing on building and pushing bigger electric models.

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      10 months ago

      It’s nice that the option exists, but why does it need to look like that? Between that and the BMW i3, why do EVs need to look like a bean?

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        10 months ago

        Americans buy crossovers, so they make ot look like a crossover. Small is efficient, so Americans get the beans

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      Because it had worse margins than other cars they could be selling. Heard an interview with their CEO about this exact thing. Other vehicles make them more money so they are focusing there.