General Motors (GM) is standing firm on its ambitious goal to transition entirely to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035, according to the company’s CEO, Mary Barra. Despite setbacks and market challenges, Barra reiterated GM’s dedication to phasing out internal combustion engines in a recent interview with The New York Times.
Earlier this year, concerns were raised about GM’s electric ambitions when Barra admitted during a CNBC interview, as reported by Bloomberg and Green Car Reports, that the automaker would miss its 2025 target of achieving the capacity to produce 1 million EVs annually. This delay was attributed to complications in battery production, which slowed the rollout of several electric models. However, Barra confirmed that those production issues have since been resolved.
Despite the resolved bottlenecks, Barra’s previous remarks about the EV market ‘not developing’ as expected sparked speculation about GM’s commitment to its long-term electrification strategy. Addressing these doubts, she clarified to The New York Times that the company remains focused on its 2035 objective.
“That is the plan we’re still executing,” Barra said, reaffirming GM’s resolve to lead the automotive industry into an electric future.
GM’s continued commitment underscores the automaker’s role in shaping the transition to sustainable mobility, even as the broader EV market faces growing pains.
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