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1. Ars Technica (arstechnica@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 31-Jan-2024 02:19:59 JST Ars Technica

   After ditching its hybrids, GM says it needs to build more hybrids

   After killing the Volt in 2019, now PHEV powertrains are back on the menu.

   https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/01/after-ditching-its-hybrids-gm-says-it-needs-to-build-more-hybrids/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

   • WiredForFlight (wiredforflight@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 31-Jan-2024 02:25:25 JST WiredForFlight

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     @arstechnica It was a mistake for GM to kill of PHEV, they are far more practical for people who do not have access to daily charging facilities.

   • Saurabh Wanivadekar (awkwardchips@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 31-Jan-2024 02:36:38 JST Saurabh Wanivadekar

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     @arstechnica General Motors can only play catch up to market trends, never lead it

   • YurkshireLad (yurkshirelad@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 31-Jan-2024 03:02:24 JST YurkshireLad

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     @arstechnica I almost bought a Volt but the interior was too cramped and the driving position was a bit off. I think the foot rest was nearer the driver than the gas pedal? Perhaps… can’t remember.

   • Chancerubbage (chancerubbage@mastodon.social)'s status on Wednesday, 31-Jan-2024 03:57:12 JST Chancerubbage

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     @arstechnica I wonder if they are feigning disinterest in the EV market hoping their competitors will follow suit, seeing them expand into that market hole, then deciding they better stay in.

     That is their ‘fake’ didn’t work.