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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65
GM seems to be done with hybrids...notice how they take care to avoid any use of the word "hybrid." It doesn't appear anywhere on the Malibu, Regal, or LaCrosse.
When you're building something as technologically advanced as the Volt and have a full EV on the way next year, building a traditional hybrid can look like a step backwards. The only reason eAssist exists is because it's a cheap, easy, plug-and-play way to increase FE in vehicles. It also appears to be woefully underrated...there are reports of Malibu Ecos hitting 44 MPG @ 70 MPH when the EPA rates it at 37 MPG highway.
There might still be hybrid trucks in the pipeline simply because GM can still make money off of those (a new Four-Mode system is rumored to replace the Two-Mode). As for cars, I don't see GM doing much in terms of full hybrids anymore. It's pretty much old tech, I'm not even sure the new system can be adapted to cars.
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Well I think that is a mistake. EV cars are great but are very limited in how far they can go before needing a charge. Hybrids are still the best alternative right now especially since they have gotten much cheaper now.