AD #4208 - Stellantis Kills Off Plug-In Hybrids in U.S.; General Motors Takes $7.1 Billion EV Hit; Brussels Auto Show Reveals
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General Motors is scaling back its EV plans with a $7.1 billion charge, while Stellantis is discontinuing plug-in hybrids in the U.S. to focus on regular hybrids and extended-range EVs. Range anxiety remains the top barrier for U.S. EV adoption, despite lower fuel costs being a key motivator. The Brussels Auto Show showcased new electric models like Kia's EV2 and Hyundai's Staria Electric van, alongside updates from Stellantis brands including Peugeot, Fiat, Opel, and DS. The episode also highlights industry shifts and emerging EV technologies.
Jeep Wrangler
"...ng production of the plug in versions of the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, and the Chrysler PACIFICA min..."
Chrysler Pacifica
"...eep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, and the Chrysler PACIFICA minivan for the twenty twenty six model year in N..."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"... of the plug in versions of the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, and the Chrysler PACIFICA minivan for the twenty..."
Nissan Leaf
"...ectric suv, about a size down from the new Nissan Leaf. The EV two will be offered with two battery size..."
Chevrolet Volt
"...ty miles of range, and thanks to an eight hundred volt architecture, fast charging from ten to eighty pe..."
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