General Motors CEO Mary Barra stated that the company remains committed to an electric vehicle future, despite industry challenges. Barra acknowledged that many plug-in hybrid (PHEV) owners do not plug in their vehicles, which undermines the benefits of the technology. This issue has led to higher fuel consumption and emissions than expected, prompting some automakers to reconsider their PHEV strategies.
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