GM to Reintroduce Plug-In Hybrids in North America

Move Responds to Dealer and Consumer Demand, Aims to Alleviate Range Anxiety and Charging Challenges

General Motors (GM) plans to reintroduce plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America, despite its commitment to eliminating tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles by 2035.
GM's decision comes in response to requests from dealers and consumers who see hybrids as a solution to range anxiety and charging challenges associated with fully electric vehicles.
GM's CEO Mary Barra stated that the reintroduction of hybrids will help the company comply with more stringent fuel economy and emissions standards, while also providing environmental benefits as the nation builds its charging infrastructure.
GM already has hybrid vehicles for sale in other markets, allowing the company to add the technology to vehicles cost efficiently.
The company has not yet disclosed which vehicles will receive the hybrid technology or the timeline for their launch.