General Motors earlier this year confirmed plans to reintroduce plug-in hybrid models to complement its electric vehicle lineup, but we’re only now getting hints about the timing for plug-in cars. That new hybrid.
Speaking to Detroit News, GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is “timing the launch to help us comply with more stringent fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards.” “. That suggests the first plug-in hybrids will appear in 2027, when the new regulations come into effect. These rules set ever more stringent emissions targets through the 2032 model year.
Chevrolet Volt 2019
Plug-in hybrid cars are almost as valuable as all-electric cars upcoming EPA fleet regulationsbecause the federal government has delayed the stricter “utility factor” until 2031. That said, 2023 plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high—possibly making GM wonder whether it should review its business.
GM revealed in January that there are plans to reintroduce plug-in hybrids, but it doesn’t reveal the timeline. At the time, it was suggested that the truck might be the first to feature this type of powertrain at this time.
Cadillac CT6 2017 Plug-in hybrid
The push for plug-in hybrid cars is a surprising move. GM’s Chevy Volt is a popular product, but in 2020, GM president Mark Reuss made it clear that plug-in hybrids were a “stopper” they didn’t want to adopt on the road toward tram. GM Plug-in hybrids are not yet sold in the US since the Volt was withdrawn after the 2019 model year.
Barra told Detroit News that a lack of adequate charging infrastructure is the reason for the change in strategy, but that it could also affect the real-world emissions of plug-in models. new hybrid that GM plans to launch in the next few years. Many studies suggest that in actual use, Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed because they don’t really get plugged in that often.
